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Tag Archives: starters
Marinated Feta
People need munchies while they wait for that big holiday meal. This year we went with a Mediterranean-themed appetizer spread on Thanksgiving because Katherine’s colleague used to work for an olive distributor. Hey, we find inspiration everywhere. This is colorful, … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Food, Recipes
Tagged appetizers, cheese, dairy, entertaining, starters
7 Comments
Warm Pear Salad
We concocted this on a day so cold, we even wanted our salad to warm us up. Warm Pear Salad 1 bosc pear, thinly sliced and cored (Peeled or unpeeled) 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp fig jam 4 oz blue … Continue reading
Polenta Bites with Pepper Jam and Ham
This is a simple appetizer or first course that can be made ahead and brought back to heat when ready to serve. Polenta Bites with Pepper Jam and Ham 1 batch polenta roughly 1/2 cup thinly sliced ham roughly 1/2 … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Food, Pork, Recipes
Tagged appetizers, first courses, simple, starters
3 Comments
Sunday Suppers: Surviving Game Day
We don’t often have sporting events on in our house. But we do love an excuse for a party and we hear there’s a good one in early February. Here are some options for your Game Day. From fire-roasted cocktail … Continue reading
Posted in Food
Tagged appetizers, entertaining, parties, roundups, small plates, special occassions, sports, starters
3 Comments
Jalapeno Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon
We’ve wanted to jazz up our deviled eggs ever since Jed over at Sports Glutton posted a fantastic looking recipe for jalapeno deviled eggs with candied bacon way back in December. What can we say sometimes recipes stick in our … Continue reading
Edamame Tahini Spread
This is a nice alternative to traditional hummus, but we won’t call it a hummus because we’re stubborn like that. Hummus needs chick peas. Serve this with roti or pita bread. Edamame Tahini Spread 16 oz edamame juice from one … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Food, Recipes, vegetarian
Tagged beans, dips, legumes, quick, spreads, starters, vegan
10 Comments
Lean, Mean and Green
We’re eating all the greens we can lately. It seems like they’re here and gone in a flash each year. Salads are an event in May and June when our arugula plant is going gangbusters — we made prosciutto pizza … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Garden, Recipes, Sides
Tagged first course, produce, salads, seasonal, starters, vegetables
5 Comments
Salmon Mousse
We saw a recipe for salmon mousse the other day on Sid’s Cooking Again. We had some smokes salmon in the fridge so we figured the appetizer gods were speaking directly to us. Sid’s version calls for poached salmon as … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Food, Seafood
Tagged baking, entertaining, fish, other bloggers, party ideas, starters
2 Comments
Chicken-Bacon Bites
We found these tasty bites over on What’s on the Stove and pinned it to our party ideas board months ago. Sherry has a number of great appetizers and recipes of all kinds. Check out her blog and the recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, Food, Pork
Tagged bacon, baking, broiling, party ideas, pork, poultry, snacks, starters
5 Comments
Sunday Suppers: Game Day’s Approaching Part One
We’re not football fans, but we do love an excuse to cook appetizers and well just about anything else. Here’s a list that can be made ahead of time and either reheated or served cold or at room temperature. We’ve … Continue reading