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Spicy Tuesday – Patatas Bravos or Spicy Potatoes – Smoked Paprika

Spicy Tuesday – Patatas Bravos or Spicy Potatoes – Smoked Paprika

An aromatic packed-with-flavor appetizer or side dish, Spanish spicy potatoes are easy to make and wonderful to share. The traditional preparation of this dish uses only white potatoes and those potatoes are fried. We’ve lightened up the dish and made it better-for-us...

Spicy Tuesday – Zesty and Cool Arugula Dip – Arugula

Spicy Tuesday – Zesty and Cool Arugula Dip – Arugula

Did you know that not only is arugula considered a salad green – it’s also an annual herb of the mustard family?  Native to Mediterranean area, this green leafy vegetable (Arugula) is also known as salad rocket or garden rocket. Botanically, it belongs in the family...

Spicy Tuesday – Better than Caprese Salad Skewers – Basil

Spicy Tuesday – Better than Caprese Salad Skewers – Basil

For us basil is a sign that summer is on its way – and oh! we are ready. June brings in pool parties, grilling and getting together with family and friends. Woohoo that we can finally do this! We've shared this recipe before, but its the perfect time of year to do so,...

Friday Four – Creamy Warm Goat Cheese Dip with Veggies – 042321

Friday Four – Creamy Warm Goat Cheese Dip with Veggies – 042321

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Warm Goat Cheese Dip with Veggies Vegetarian 2 TB Olive Oil 1 Cup Chopped Green Onions 3 TB Whole Wheat Pastry Flour  ¾ Cup Plant or Dairy Milk 1 Cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese 1 tsp Sea Salt and ½ tsp Pepper ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes 1 Cup...

Spicy Tuesday – Spicy Carrot Hummus – Coriander

Spicy Tuesday – Spicy Carrot Hummus – Coriander

Easter and Passover are often celebrated using bunnies and eggs - and of course carrots! We are using the holidays as a wonderful excuse to whip up carrot hummus. Who would have guessed that a bean dip ubiquitous in the Middle East would become an American go-to...

031921 Friday Four – Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce – 031921

031921 Friday Four – Crab Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce – 031921

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Crab Cakes with Mango SauceGLUTEN FREE, PESCATARIAN 1 LB Lump or Special Crabmeat 1 Large Egg, Beaten 1 TB Chives, Chopped Zest from a Lime 2 TB Lime Juice 1 TB Dijon Mustard 1 TB Cilantro, Minced 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce ½ tsp Sea Salt  ½ tsp...

Friday Four – Savory Spreads and Homemade Crackers – 022621

Friday Four – Savory Spreads and Homemade Crackers – 022621

 Nutty Nut Crackers 1 Large Egg + 2 Large Egg Whites3 Cups Almond Flour (or other nut flour)2 Tsp Sea Salt1 Cup Chopped Nuts2 TB EVOOCoarse Sea Salt, Sesame Seeds or other ToppingStep One Preheat the oven to 350F. Whisk the eggs and whites together in a large bowl....

Spicy Tuesday – Red Pepper and Walnut Dip – 010521

Spicy Tuesday – Red Pepper and Walnut Dip – 010521

Happy New Year to you and yours! In the New Year, you may be looking for some new and yummy snack ideas – and we have an idea for you. This can be popped in the fridge for 3-4 days, if it lasts that long. This dip, enjoyed all over the Middle East, is named...

Spicy Tuesday – Easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and MORE – Thyme

Spicy Tuesday – Easy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and MORE – Thyme

Holidays mean appetizers! This easy recipe can be stuffed into almost anything! Since the crabmeat is already cooked – it works perfectly to stuff it into stuffing it into cherry tomatoes. or stuff baby potatoes or sweet peppers with the mixture. Thyme is a powerhouse...

Spicy Tuesday – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – Dill

Spicy Tuesday – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – Dill

Even though it’s going to be a smaller and more intimate holiday celebration this year – you’ll probably want to share some light appetizers before the big meal. Because it’s fast, pretty, inexpensive and better-for-you this is one to share over and over again. Fresh...

What is an Aioli – and How to Make One

What is an Aioli – and How to Make One

Aioli means “garlic and oil” in ancient Catalan/Provencal languages – and that’s the two primary ingredients in this lovely, rich sauce. It’s served up in Mediterranean Spain, Southern France - Provence and Southern Italy – Calabria and Sicily. I often see it with as...

Friday Four – Pumpkin Hummus for the Holidays – 112020

Friday Four – Pumpkin Hummus for the Holidays – 112020

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Pumpkin Hummus 2 Cans (15 oz) Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed 1 Cup Canned Pumpkin, (about 3/4 of a 15 OZ can.) 2 TB Lemon Juice 2 Garlic Cloves, grated 1 Tsp Sea Salt 1 Tsp Cumin 1⁄2 Tsp Allspice 1 Tsp Smoked Sweet Paprika 1 Cup Crumbled...