Appetizers
Chicken Parmesan Bites Stuffed with Mozzarella
More Meatballs… Today, I am in major catering mode – doing hors d’oeuvres for 100. Here is a recipe that falls into the “meatball” category. It has oozy, melted mozzarella in the middle. What could be wrong with that?! Chicken Parmesan Bites Stuffed with Mozzarella Serves 8 1 Tbs olive oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots […]
Continue ReadingBaked Meatballs
The Mighty Meatball I love finding out about new food trends. One of the things that I predict will be big in 2011 is Meatballs. Old Italian is getting new respect. Meatballs are gaining momentum. The Meatball Shop in New York (five kinds, four gravies) has endless lines, and Disney (Orlando) opened a Meatball and Beer Bar – Portobello […]
Continue ReadingCaramelized Onion, Apple & Brie Tartlets
Chardonnay Tasting My father had a Chardonnay tasting and asked me to bring an hors d’oeuvres. I had no time to shop and had to dig around my kitchen for ingredients. I found puff pastry, which I always have in the freezer, brie, onions and apples, so this is what I came up with and […]
Continue ReadingParsnip Chips with Mustard Maple Crème Fraîche
Parsnips A member of the parsley family, parsnips are a white root vegetable with a pleasantly sweet flavor. Adding parsnips to your diet is a good way to get vitamins, minerals and fiber. While not common in many diets, parsnips are well-rounded nutritionally. Try them roasted, pureed, mixed into mashed potatoes, and added to stews. They do […]
Continue ReadingCheese Spread With Pepper Jelly
Cheesy Dip! I’m feeling like a really fattening dip. I need cheese and carbs! Here’s one that really appeals to me. The whole cream cheese, cheddar, spicy factor does it for me. Cheese Spread With Pepper Jelly Serves 10 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tsp garlic […]
Continue ReadingThings on a plate
One of my favorite weekend lunches is what my family calls “things on a plate”. You can put whatever “things” you like on it. We typically have – hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, salami, fresh mozzarella, basil or pesto, olives, cornichon (teeny tiny pickles), tomatoes, goat cheese, etc. It’s really anything you can find in […]
Continue ReadingShishito Peppers
Little Tokyo at 100 Degrees Farneheit! Yesterday, I roamed aimlessly around Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles in the 100 degree heat. I walked through many supermarkets, “gift shops”, clothing stores, Hello Kitty shops, etc. I can’t get enough of all that little, beautifully designed stuff they sell. For instance, erasers that come in every single […]
Continue ReadingFresh Figs with Goat Cheese & Peppered Honey
A Tree Bursting with Figs Figs are plentiful. My mother-in-law’s fig tree is FULL. She loves it when I come over and take them because they end up on the ground and make a huge mess. The combination of figs and goat cheese does it for me. I usually drizzle balsamic glaze over them, but […]
Continue ReadingChicken Liver Mousse on Rye with Shallot Confit & Orange Marmalade
Lovely Liver If you like liver pate, you will love this recipe. It looks complicated, but it’s not. I served this at a party a few weeks ago and it was a big hit. Chicken Liver Mousse on Rye with Shallot Confit & Orange Marmalade Makes 24 pieces 2 bay leaves 1 small bunch of […]
Continue ReadingSeared Radish Crostini
Ravishing Radishes This recipe was a bit experimental for me. I saw it in the New York Times a few weeks ago. I actually just sautéed the radishes in olive oil and garlic with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. It was really amazing how they completely changed. The radishes loose their bite and become […]
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