ARTICLES For Appetizers

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BLUE CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS

WITH 3 COMMENTS

My favorite blue cheeses and food and wine pairings.

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO, DATES, HONEY AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

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Parmigiano reggiano shards drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar and served with medjool dates makes for a simple, but mouth-watering appetizer.

SPANISH CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS

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My favorite spanish cheeses with food and wine pairings.

CAVE-AGED CHEESE PLATTER AND PAIRINGS

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Cave-aged cheese platter with pairings.

TRIPLE-CREAM CHEESE PLATTERS AND PAIRINGS

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Triple-cream cheese platter with food and wine pairings.

TOMATO, BASIL AND FETA BRUSCHETTA

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Bruschetta is one of those perfect foods. It is healthy, quick, versatile and inexpensive to make. It can be eaten as an appetizer or as an entire meal. It makes a great Meatless Monday meal to reduce your carbon footprint. I can't think of anything but good things when it comes to bruschetta.

SASHIMI TATAKI – SAM CHOY STYLE

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A dressed-up sashimi tataki platter is perfect for celebrating New Year's, or if you are a sashimi lover, perfect for anytime of the year. A light searing and a cucumber vinaigrette elevate this sashimi platter to something really special.

POLENTA AND VEGGIE BITES WITH HONEYED CHEESE

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These make-ahead polenta appetizers are delicious and healthy. Grilled polenta is smeared with honeyed cheese and topped with slow cooked tomatoes, caramelized onions and melted peppers.

OTTOLENGHI CARAMELIZED ENDIVE WITH PROSCIUTTO

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An Ottolenghi favorite, these caramelized endive are stuffed and topped with a slice of prosciutto or serrano ham for a savory treat. Make ahead and pop in the oven 15 minutes before serving.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH OTTOLENGHI