This recipe is just the thing for introducing a touch of Kentucky hospitality to any occasion. Clipped from a newspaper some years ago, this easy recipe can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container. Served as a snack these tasty nibbles offer an interesting mixture of sugar and spice that reflects the flavors of the region.
Appetizers
Pomegranate and Roasted Corn Salsa
The flavors of sweet roasted corn, tart pomegranate arils, crunchy jicama and rich pine nuts meld with honeyed ginger and lime in delicious Pomegranate and Roasted Corn Salsa. Served with plantain chips it makes a beautiful appetizer.
Farmer’s Market Quail Egg Bruschetta
To make this easy appetizer: bake Crostini, top with jarred red pepper sauce and add a single fried quail egg to each slice. Finish with a sprinkle of snipped herbs and freshly ground pepper. The result is irresistible!
Honey Lavender Roasted Figs
The rich sweetness of Honey Lavender Roasted Figs provides an exotic counterpoint to creamy goat cheese and crispy crackers in this interesting appetizer.
Pretty Tea Crazed Quail Eggs
Pretty and a bit intriguing, this recipe shows off the diminutive size and unique shell characteristics of these Farmer’s Market finds. Not only are Tea Crazed Quail Eggs delightful to look at, their spicy sweet flavor make them delicious too.
Dressing Up Dessert – Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Cups
Presentation says a lot about a dish. Whether a recipe is simple or complex, adding interest through the art of visual appeal contributes a great deal to the overall sensory experience of a meal…
Oysters Buffett
Fresh Local Seafood One of the best things about living in the Pacific Northwest is the ready availability of fresh regional seafood. It is easy to find a variety of salmon, Pacific halibut, shrimp, clams, oysters and Dungeness crab. Most can be found at the local grocery store. Still, I […]
Colorful Entertaining – Pepper Jelly Cheesecake
Shopping in downtown Camas you are likely to stop in at Lizzabeth A’s Home Decor on Birch. There is a lovely bench settled near the front door under a sweet little awning. Inside the atmosphere is cozy and inviting and the shop is filled with clever items to add warm […]
Cocktail Wieners in Bourbon Sauce – A Retro Favorite
This simple recipe for cocktail wieners in a bourbon flavored barbecue sauce is a long time family favorite. The ingredients reduce as the cocktail dogs plump in the simmering sauce. Along the way the flavors meld and mellow into a delicious appetizer or party snack.
Pomegranate Goat Cheese Gems
Wouldn’t you like to try a mini cheese tart topped with a dusting of nutmeg and crowned with a spoonful of pomegranate arils? Delicate, sweet and savory, with a complex bouquet of spices, Pomegranate Goat Cheese Gems make a festive appetizer that delivers a luscious abundance of flavor in one pretty little bite-sized gem.
Cranberry Cheesecake Spread
This small, slightly sweet, crustless cheesecake is topped with cranberry relish and studded with pecans. Serve it with sweet wheat crackers, gingersnaps or sugar cookies for a pretty holiday appetizer or light dessert.
Cocktail Radish Eyeballs and Sakétinis
While simple to prepare, Radish Eyeballs look impressively ghoulish. From their green olive irises to their taproot optic nerves, these bloodshot eyeball appetizers are deliciously spooky. They are sure to earn a smile, or a grimace, as they garnish your favorite Halloween beverage. Or just serve them on their own. Arranged on an olive tray and drizzled with a red sauce, they’ll make a remarkably eye-catching addition to your Halloween table.