Tag Archives: appetizer

Polynesian Party Meatballs

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

Once again, proving that eating things off of sticks is fun.  This is a great dish to bring to a party or make for Dad’s special day.  The nifty bamboo sticks came from the Asian grocery store, but you could … Continue reading →

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White Bean Crostini

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

A terrific, quick, vegan appetizer.  You can make this with any canned bean and fresh herb combination.  Get creative!  When toasting the crostini you want them a little bit charred.  The nearly-burnt edges give it tons of flavor. 1 baguette … Continue reading →

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Betty Draper’s Rumaki

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

My all time favorite episode of Mad Men is from Season two, called A Night To Remember.  Betty hosts a dinner party for Don’s clients and The Sterlings.  She treats the guests to a “Trip Around the World” with the … Continue reading →

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Mezza Sliders

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Mezza is a Middle Eastern term for a collection of small appetizer plates.  Usually included are hummus, flatbread, baba ganoush, dolmas, and other delicious dishes.  Here I have combined some of my favorite mezza flavors into one bite-sized slider.  Perfect for your … Continue reading →

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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

Here is a great appetizer to serve while you watch the Golden Globes this weekend. I adapted this recipe from Ina Garten with my mom, Chris Macca’s help.  Thanks Mom! 1 lb. medium-sized fresh shrimp, peeled with tails left on 1 -2 … Continue reading →

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Smoky Links Forever

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

This delightfully decadent dish has been made in my family for at least 25 years.  I’m not sure what the origin of the recipe is, I just know that we have been making and eating them for as long as … Continue reading →

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Fig and Ricotta Canapes

Posted on October 2, 2011 by

This is a gorgeous fall dish to start a dinner party.  The homemade ricotta really makes the dish.  If that’s just not in the cards, then I would substitute mascarpone. 1 french baguette, sliced thinly 1 C. fresh ricotta click … Continue reading →

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Green Beans in Mint Oil

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Here is my new favorite party trick!  Carrots and ranch dip might be good enough for game day, but if you want to serve veggies that are a little more sophisticated, try an herb oil.  The beauty of this is that … Continue reading →

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Fava Bean Fever

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

The farmer’s markets have been featuring gorgeous fava beans the last few weeks.  They are a bit time consuming to prepare, but since they are only in season a few weeks a year, it’s worth the extra effort! 2 lbs. … Continue reading →

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Polynesian Party Meatballs

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Once again, proving that eating things off of sticks is fun.  This is a great dish to bring to a party.  The nifty bamboo sticks came from the Asian grocery store, but you could easily use plain bamboo skewers cut … Continue reading →

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