My Roasted Red Pepper and Pumpkin Seed Dip is creamy, smokey and absolutely addictive. It’s made with pumpkin seeds (hence the name!), blanched almonds and spices, so it’s vegan, dairy free and gluten-free. This dip is best served with tortilla chips, raw veggies or crackers, but it makes an awesome spread for sandwiches or wraps […]
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My Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Puff Pastry is the perfect appetizer to nosh on while you sip Champagne and ring in the New Year. Not only is this recipe easy to make, but it’s also really, really good too. Flaky and buttery puff pastry is topped with perfectly sweet and savory caramelized onions, earthy mushrooms
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This smoked salmon dip is creamy, smokey and briny with pops of fresh herbs and lemon for an appetizer that’s every bit as delicious as it is fun to eat. My Smoked Salmon Dip is layered into cute little mason jars for individual servings. These appetizers are neat and tidy and are sure to be
Just in time for the holidays, my Toasted Pecan and Aged Cheddar Spread is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It’s creamy, smoky, salty and absolutely delicious slathered over top of crusty slices of artisan bread and serve alongside a glass of rich red wine. ‘Tis the season to be merry after all. In
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If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I have a deep love for quesadillas. They are quick, cheap, and easy to make and they are super versatile. You can fill a quesadilla with anything. The other day, I was craving a BLT. It’s late summer after all and big, fat,
It’s late summer and the tomatillos are in season. It’s a great time of year! I absolutely love tomatillos and their bright and sour flavor. They add wonderful acidity and tang to dishes and lend well to grilling or roasting, which mellows their intensity, bringing out their sweeter side. Tomatillos are a small green tomato-like
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Walla Walla sweet onions are in season and that means one thing…my Caramelized Onion Dip. This dip is sweet, savory and absolutely delicious; a great way to celebrate the official vegetable of Washington State and what I consider the best onion around (sorry Vidalia). For those that have never tried one, Walla Walla sweet onions
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Bruschetta, originates from the Latin verb, bruscare, which means “to toast,” so bruschetta (pronounced broo-sket-ta) simply means, “toasted bread.” Most people commonly associate bruschetta with toast, rubbed with garlic and topped with tomatoes, basil and olive oil. It’s a fabulous way to eat bruschetta and a meal that I thoroughly enjoy during tomato season each
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Rounds of soft, smoky and slightly charred eggplant are blended with garlic and fresh herbs until aromatic, slightly spicy and silky smooth. My Grilled Eggplant Dip is absolutely delicious and healthy too. The spread is wonderful spooned over grilled naan bread, tucked into a wrap or as a low-carb dip for crisp cucumbers, carrots or
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My Fruit Skewers with Yogurt Dip are hands-down one of my son’s favorite after school snacks. I mean, what kid (or mom!) wouldn’t love wooden skewers stuffed with large chunks of fresh fruit and served with a dipping sauce made from Greek yogurt, brown sugar and cinnamon? These skewers are delicious, fun to eat, and
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