Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy

Pass the gravy, please! Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy is rich, smooth and will make your dinner a breeze!
There is nothing worse than dealing with making gravy right before a meal – ditto mashed potatoes. Here is a gravy recipe that you can make way before.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 3 hrs

Hasselback Potatoes with Cheddar

Hasselback Potatoes with Cheddar is a recipe developed at one of Stockholm's popular old Restaurant Hasselbacken. They look like they would be difficult to make, but once you get the hang of it, you'll make these a lot. You can make these using Parmesan cheese, rosemary, thyme, whatever strikes your fancy!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Roasted Broccoli Florets with Toasted Breadcrumb Gremolata

Roasted Broccoli Florets with Toasted Breadcrumb Gremolata is a traditional accompaniment to the Milanese braised veal shank dish osso buco alla. Broccoli seems to be the only vegetable that everyone in the family will eat. Because of this, I tend to make it a lot. I found this recipe in an old Bon Appetit. Of course, the use of lemon piqued my interest! Gremolata or gremolada is a chopped herb condiment typically made of lemon zest, garlic, and parsley.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Crispy Oven Zucchini Fries

These Crispy Oven Zucchini Fries are a healthier version of zucchini fries. I have included a recipe for Apricot Dipping Sauce, which is a nod to the beloved Hamburger Hamlet restaurant chain in Los Angeles. They were famous for their Zucchini Zircles. You can also cut them into discs. I really hate deep-frying, so these are done in the oven, which is so much easier and less messy.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Caramelized Onion and Apple Tarts with Gruyère and Thyme

Here is a sophisticated hors d'oeuvre of Caramelized Onion and Apple Tarts with Gruyere and Thyme. Every party needs an easy and elegant appetizer to keep guests satisfied until the main event. This recipe from the Williams Sonoma website is just the thing: simple, pretty and delicious.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Yields: Makes 32 tarts

Turkey Meatballs with a Chipotle Barbecue Cranberry Sauce

Recently, I have catered event after event. I have been developing some new hors d'oeuvres to add to my repertoire. These Turkey Meatballs with a Chipotle Barbecue Cranberry Sauce are a new meatball recipe that got some rave reviews.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: Makes 16-20
Tomato Soup Shooter with Cheese Toasts

Tomato Soup Shooter with Cheese Toasts

These Tomato Soup Shooter with Cheese Toasts are complemented by tomato soup.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins

Asian Salmon Cakes

These Asian Salmon Cakes are a bit of a departure from your average crab cake. These can be made ahead and frozen.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings
Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto Puffs

Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto Puffs

Tomato, Mozzarella & Pesto Puffs is a great hors d'oeuvres for a party. Scrounging around the pantry, fridge and freezer and actually finding some decent ingredients makes me very happy. I needed a quick hors d'oeuvre and this is what I created. It's a good idea to always have some puff pastry in the freezer!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Classic Spinach Dip

Classic Spinach Dip

This is the Classic Spinach Dip recipe. You can serve this in hollowed out bread or cabbage or a bowl.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins