Tag: Appetizers

Oysters Buffett, in shell with spinach, crumb and parmesan topping

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 […]

Pomegranate Goat Cheese Tarts on a square plate surrounded by autumn leaves.

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 with Cranberry Sauce on top and a garnish of pecans, viewed from above.

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.

Radish Eyeballs in clear beverage served in a martini glass.

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.

Cantaloupe Salsa and Sweet Strawberry Salsa are both served with crispy chips on a wooden tray.

Cantaloupe Salsa

Beautiful, ripe cantaloupe pairs with crisp jicama, a spicy serrano pepper and lime juice in this appealing Cantaloupe Salsa. Serve this pretty salsa with crunchy tortilla chips for an appealing appetizer.

Hummus

Things We Take for Granted I think I was first introduced to Hummus as a young adult. At that time I thought of it as a somewhat exotic dip. It’s newness was exciting. As a child I never ate it or even heard of it, but as I grew older […]

A single Olive Penguin on a toothpick with a scarf made from a strip of chive.

Olive Penguins in the Snow

Carrots, olives, cream cheese and toothpicks are all you need to craft these amazingly cute Olive Penguins. Add a single chive for a handsome scarf, if you like. Easy to make, they are fun to share with family and friends.

Fork Sculpture in Lake Geneva at the Alimentarium in Vevey, Switzerland

Choux Pastry in Vevey

Vevey, Switzerland is another beautiful town gracing the shoreline of Lake Geneva. It is much smaller than Lausanne but sounded just as picturesque when described in the travel guides I was reading. One early afternoon, as I took the train back to Lausanne, I thought it would be fun to […]

Figs stuffed with Blue Cheese and Cacao Nibs served on a glass tray.

The Beauty of Figs

Figs with Blue Cheese and Cacao Nibs make a quick appetizer that is both easy and different. After just a few minutes of slicing, scooping and sprinkling these exotic gems are ready to inspire guests with their bold combination of taste and texture.