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Friday Four – Cheese Please! Three Quick and Delicious Cheese Appetizers – 123121
No. 1 : Quick Recipe Cheese Please! Three Quick and Delicious AppetizersCaprese Skewers 2 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tsp Italian Seasoning ½ Tsp Red Pepper Flakes ½ Tsp Sea Salt About 24 Small Mozzarella Balls - Bocconcini About 24 Grape or Cherry Tomatoes Basil...
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...