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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
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 – 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 basil with salty Serrano ham, all drizzled with a little dressing? We can find Serrano in the local Costco and Whole Foods, but this...
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
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
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
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...
Spicy Tuesday – Goat Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms – Thyme, Rosemary and Sage
With the Thanksgiving Holiday in a little more than just a week – we’re trying to help you think about how to share good food with YOUR family and (maybe) a few friends. Stuffed mushrooms are always a favorite around our families, but they are typically filled with...