ARTICLES For Appetizers
PEACH AND TOMATO GAZPACHO WITH GOAT CHEESE CROUTONS
WITH 4 COMMENTS
This vibrant gazpacho highlights two of summers most delicious fruits: peaches & tomatoes. Make it in under a half hour and garnish with a goat cheese crouton.
PEACH, CARAMELIZED ONION & GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
WITH 4 COMMENTS
If you have one perfectly ripe peach this is the perfect appetizer. Start with toasted baguette slices, smear with a goat cheese, honey & rosemary mixture, add a spoonful of caramelized onions and top with a peach slice.
ROASTED TOMATO AND BURRATA BRUSCHETTA
WITH 3 COMMENTS
Bruschetta is one of our family favorites. There are lots of ways to make bruschetta, but any bruschetta made with burrata is guaranteed to be delicious.
HAWAIIAN PUPU CHICKEN WINGS
WITH 8 COMMENTS
These sticky, crunchy, garlicky, intensely flavored chicken wings come from a recipe I learned to make in my childhood in Honolulu. I wok fry them in coconut oil and then dunk them in a garlicky soy sauce and rice vinegar dip.
LIFE-CHANGING BREAD FROM MY NEW ROOTS
WITH 18 COMMENTS
"Life-changing bread" is not an exaggeration for this delicious, incredibly simple, gluten-free bread loaded with heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, blood sugar-regulating, appetite-controlling and pro-digestive ingredients.
THE BEST PICNIC SANDWICH
WITH 5 COMMENTS
This quick sandwich made with roasted tomatoes, pesto and burrata is the perfect picnic meal, but also can be used as an appetizer or for a lunch or dinner at home. Make it in advance so the flavors can meld.
AVOCADO SHRIMP COCKTAILS IN A JAR
WITH 10 COMMENTS
Handy single-sized appetizer servings of avocado shrimp cocktail served in mason jars are perfect for outdoor dining. Take on your next picnic or enjoy in the backyard.
JICAMA, CUCUMBER AND CITRUS SALAD
WITH NO COMMENTS
Inspired by Mexican fruit and vegetable street vendors, this salad combines jicama, citrus and cucumber seasoned with lime, chili and salt.
SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUICHE MINIS
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Mini crustless quiches are the perfect finger food that can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner and in between. Because there is no crust they are quick to prepare and gluten free.
POTATO QUICHE MINIS
WITH 3 COMMENTS
These tasty little nuggets of flavor and protein were inspired by little mini quiches served at Alta Coffee in Newport Beach. I add a little Spanish paprika for a little smokiness. Bet you can't each just one!