ARTICLES For Appetizers
BURNT EGGPLANT AND YOGURT DIP OTTOLENGHI
WITH 4 COMMENTS
Ottolenghi's delicious variation on baba ghanoush. Burnt eggplant, greek yogurt, lemon juice and a splash of pomegranate molasses is fabulous with roasted butternut squash, pita bread and crudites.
FOUR CHEESE POLENTA FROM DEAN & DELUCA
WITH NO COMMENTS
The mac & cheese of polenta. This is a wonderful foundation for Wild mushroom stew, marinara sauce or any hearty stew or pasta sauce.
ROASTED OLIVES WITH YELLOW RAISINS AND ROSEMARY
WITH NO COMMENTS
A great cocktail snack inspired by the roasted olives served at Mountain Standard in Vail, Colorado. Pair with a big zin, a dry sauvignon blanc or a martini. Perfect for a cool autumn or cold winter day.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH LIME AND COCONUT
WITH 7 COMMENTS
Roasted butternut squash and coconut milk soup with a Southeast Asian twist is served with a dollop of cilantro, ginger, lime and coconut pesto.
SPICED CHICKPEA SALAD OTTOLENGHI
WITH NO COMMENTS
A Middle Eastern mezzah platter filled with spiced chickpeas, fried halloumi cheese, a vegetable salad, pita bread and olive oil and za'atar for dipping. Serve as appetizers or a meal.
FISH CEVICHE
WITH ONE COMMENT
Fish ceviche is one of my favorite appetizers. It is quick to make, it tastes good the first day and great the second day.
TOMATO AND GRILLED BREAD SALAD WITH FRESH CHEESE
WITH NO COMMENTS
Heirloom tomatoes and grilled bread dressed with first press olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a chiffonade of basil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, and if you are lucky, a bit of fresh mozzarella or burrata cheese.
BASIL AND PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PEACHES
WITH ONE COMMENT
Juicy peach slices wrapped in basil and prosciutto and tossed in a Spanish sherry vinegar and cumin vinaigrette. The perfect no-cook summer appetizer.
GAZPACHO WITH QUINOA
WITH NO COMMENTS
Gazpacho with a quinoa twist. This ever-so healthy cold soup is the perfect meal for a hot summer night. Make a big batch and stash it in the fridge so you can enjoy this soup for several days.
PINEAPPLE AND PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
WITH 5 COMMENTS
Seasoned pork and grilled pineapple lettuce wraps served with a Southeast Asian-style sauce. Smack your lips and lick your fingers delicious, my husband rates this as my best recipe yet.