Cuisine: appetizers
Creamy Goat Cheese, Bacon and Date Dip
This decadent Creamy Goat Cheese, Bacon and Date Dip is whipped with goat cheese, cream cheese and topped with crispy bacon, sweet chewy dates and sliced almonds. It's served warm out of the oven.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Herb Coeur à la Crème
I made Ina Garten's Herb Coeur à la Crème, which turned out to be a big hit. It's meant to be made in a heart-shaped mold with holes in the bottom. I made mine in a sieve with cheesecloth. It's quite tangy and fresh tasting. Serve it with crackers.
- Prep: 15 mins
Muhammara (roasted red pepper dip)
My friend Liz made this incredible Muhammara (roasted red pepper dip). Muhammara is a pepper dip originally from Aleppo, Syria, found in Levantine and Turkish cuisines. It's made with roasted red peppers, walnuts, Aleppo pepper, and pomegranate molasses. It's sweet, tangy, and subtly spicy.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: Makes 2 cups
Blackberries, Mint & Mozzarella
Instead of serving typical Caprese skewers at your summer party, try these Blackberries, Mint & Mozzarella. The mint pairs beautifully with the sweet blackberries and salty mozzarella.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: Makes 25 skewers
Cantaloupe, Mint & Mozzarella
Instead of serving typical Caprese skewers at your summer party, try these Cantaloupe, Mint & Mozzarella. The mint pairs beautifully with the sweet cantaloupe and salty mozzarella.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Yields: Makes 25 skewers
Artichoke Parmesan Fritters with Labneh
These Artichoke Parmesan Fritters with Labneh are delicious. They are almost like potato latkes, but with artichokes, lemon and Parmesan. Labneh is Greek yogurt that’s been strained. It’s strained to remove most of its whey, resulting in a thicker consistency. Once strained, you add lemon zest and juice and chopped fresh dill.
Fresh Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls
My daughter Grace made these Fresh Thai Shrimp Spring Rolls. It's a combination of vegetables, rice noodles, and shrimp wrapped in rice paper. You can get creative with the ingredients by adding julienned cucumber, bean sprouts, etc. It's a refreshing appetizer for a hot summer's day.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Fried Lemon Slices
My husband and I were at Eatly in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. We ordered calamari and it came with these incredible Fried Lemon Slices. They were delicious dipped in Aioli. My daughter Grace tested them out on Mother's Day.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Thai Deviled Eggs
We went to a party for a friend you just became an American citizen. She is from Thailand and I was told to bring an hors d'oeuvres. Deviled eggs are very American, but I decided to add some Thai chili sauce to make these Thai Deviled Eggs. I love making variations to this traditional recipe.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Crunchy Chickpeas 3 Ways
To me, snacks are all about texture and crunch. This is a very healthy, yet satisfying snack. You could slip these in among the chicken wings at your party. I have done in 3 ways. Please note that the chickpeas I used were very small and cooked much faster than 40 minutes. Watch them carefully after 30 minutes in the oven.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
