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Easy to make appetizers
Butternut Squash Soup – There are many versions of Butternut Squash Soup. I like this one (and most of the soups I prepare) because no cream is added. The soup’s hearty nature comes from breaking down the squash’s fleshy part. It also comes from the other fragrant ingredients. You don’t […]
Gazpacho is a cold soup made of chopped vegetables and served cold. Fresh vegetables are plentiful in the summer months, therefore you should take advantage and make this classic dish.
Grilled Eggplant Dip Grilled Eggplant Dip recipe (which I borrowed from Bobby Flay) is a fun, summer appetizer. Instead of roasting an eggplant in the oven, grill it to get a smoky taste. Then serve the Grilled Eggplant Dip with pita bread to start a summertime dinner party. In some […]
Vietnamese Pork Meatballs -This is the first post in our Meatball Series. First up, pork meatballs, with a Vietnamese twist. Asian flavors in the meatballs are served over rice and topped with a tangy chili sauce. You can also serve these with lettuce wraps. Vietnamese Pork Meatballs Vietnamese Pork Meatballs, […]
Polenta Polenta is a cornmeal mush that originated in Northern Italy as peasant food. But in the US, it’s served at upscale restaurants as a gourmet dish. The reality is somewhere in the middle. It can be a basic porridge with few flavors. Alternatively, it can be a high-end version […]
Tuna Tartare – Don’t be afraid to prepare raw fish. Go to a store that carries sushi-grade tuna and work quickly when you are cutting the fish. This recipe is easy and tasty. The Asian flavors of ginger, soy, jalapeno and lime juice accentuate the clean, silky taste of the […]