The rich sweetness of Honey Lavender Roasted Figs provides an exotic counterpoint to creamy goat cheese and crispy crackers in this interesting appetizer.
Tag: Appetizers
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.
Cantaloupe Salsa
For many years my favorite fruit was cantaloupe. I couldn’t get enough of its soft pastel flesh. I loved the texture and the deep sweetness…
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 […]
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.
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 […]
The Beauty of Figs
I love the adventure of the taste, texture and appearance all wrapped up in that plain homely skin, shaped much like an enormous teardrop. I think of the thousands of achingly bittersweet stories its tender history might tell…