Appetizers
Friday Four – Celebrate Sweet Onion Season with Vidalia Onion Dip – 043022
From the end of April to September we enjoy Georgia’s Vidalia Onions – here’s an delicious way to share them!
Spring Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Dressing or Dip
How about an easy, light and creamy green way to celebrate spring weather? Top any salad with this yumminess – or use it for dipping crunchy fresh veggies like we have done in the photo above. Cilantro brings a bright flavor color and lots of nutrition, too!...
Friday Four – Cast Iron Skillet Roasted Mushrooms and Goat Cheese – 040122
If you are looking for an easy recipe with just a few ingredients that will “knock the socks off” of your diners – look no further.
Spicy Tuesday – Shrimp Remoulade – Mustard Seeds
If you’ve traveled to the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, Alabama or Mississippi you have probably enjoyed Remoulade. We love the slightly spicy combination of tastes and all the herbs and veggies in it. Remoulade was created in France, in the 1800s. You may think about it...
Friday Four – Creamy Manchego and Shallots Souffles – 022522
You may have heard that soufflés are hard to make, fussy and French and not worth the effort – some recipes may be difficult, but not this one.
Spicy Tuesday – Warm, Gooey Cauliflower and Cheese Stuffed Peppers – Mint and Basil
We love the sweet baby peppers that add flavor and health to any occasion, whether its a weeknight meal or fun with friends. The tiny colorful gems are a great lower calorie, easy way to serve up yummy stuffing like this savory cauliflower and cheese filling. We used...
Friday Four – Cheese Please! Three Quick and Delicious Cheese Appetizers – 123121
Do you love having people over for wine – but have a hard time coming up with good ideas for “just a bite” to enjoy with your glass? Here’s 3 great solutions, super for the holiday season, or any evening.
Spicy Tuesday – Clementine and Serrano Skewers with Honey Lime Dressing – Cardamom
Sometimes the simplest ideas create the best flavors. What could be better than juicy, sweet citrus fruit wrapped in a strip of salty Serrano ham, showered with chopped basil and drizzled with a bright citrus dressing? I can find Serrano in the local Costco, Whole...
Friday Four – Smoked Trout Rice Crisps – 120321
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Smoked Trout Rice Crisps 1 Pkg (3.5 oz) Rice Crackers ¼ Cup Olive or Avocado Oil Mayonnaise ¼ Cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt 2 TB Dill, chopped 1 TB Whole Grain Mustard ¼ tsp EACH Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 4 oz Smoked Trout Dill Sprigs for...
Spicy Tuesday – Pumpkin Pomegranate Hummus – Smoked Paprika
If you're looking for an easy, fun and beautiful appetizer - look no further than this delicious dip! I love having a pomegranate in the kitchen - it makes everything look festive. If you are not familiar with how to take the seeds out of a pomegranate - watch this...
Spicy Tuesday – Creamy Green Olive Dip – Cilantro
Until you taste this dip, you may say, “NO WAY”! When you do, you’ll be amazed. Creamy and tangy from the briny anchovies and tangy olives, this dip is packed with the flavors of umami, the Japanese word that is used to describe richness and meatiness. We’ve served...
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...
Friday Four – Spanish Inspired Potato Cakes with Smoked Paprika Aioli – 081321
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Potato Cakes with Spanish Smoked Paprika Aioli 3 Cups Baked Mashed Potatoes, (about 2 large baking potatoes) ½ Cup Chopped Yellow Onions ½ Cup Chopped Red, Yellow or Orange Bell Pepper 2 TB Chopped Parsley 2 Tsp Grated Garlic 1/3 Cup Whole Wheat...
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
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
Spring weather means light dinners. This recipe can be served up with a whole tray of crunchy fresh veggies – dinner done!
Spicy Tuesday – Romesco: Spanish Roasted Red Pepper Sauce – Smoked Paprika
The weather turning beautiful, Georgia Asparagus and Radishes rolling into the store make us what to serve up dippy dinners with lots of veggies. We're shaking it up with not only blanched asparagus, but creamy red potatoes that we've roasted i the oven. Toasty red...
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
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
If you’re getting ready for “Open That Bottle Night” on Saturday – I’ve got a couple of delicious spreads to enjoy with your special bottle!