These Sweet Potato Croquettes are the perfect little bite to serve at happy hour or as a light dinner with a simple salad such as my Salad of Butter Lettuce and Toasted Hemp Hearts. The croquettes are sweet, yet savory with a smooth and buttery interior and crunchy, salty exterior. Admittedly, these croquettes do take […]
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Flaky pouches of pastry are filled with a fresh strawberry puree and tender sprigs of tarragon for a light and fruity dessert with undertones of vanilla and licorice. These Strawberry and Tarragon Hand Pies capitalize on store-bought puff pastry for an easy-to-make recipe. Just be sure to use fresh, ripe fruit and herbs to boost
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My Mushroom Canapes are a perfect bite to serve during cocktail hour. They are salty and savory and pair perfectly with just about any type of wine, beer, cider or cocktail. They also come together really quickly, so you won’t be working away in the kitchen while your friends or family socialize. You can even
If I were stuck on a deserted island and could choose only one one food to bring with me, it would definitely be the avocado. I love avocados and I eat them almost daily. They are creamy, slightly sweet and fantastic with a spritz of lime and sprinkle of salt. I know of only one
Okra is a vegetable commonly grown and eaten in the southern United States. Native to Africa, it flourishes in subtropical and tropical regions, but will thrive anywhere that tomatoes, corn and melons can be grown. The okra plant produces stunning pale yellow flowers that add beauty and interest to any garden; and, the seed pods
This is an elegant, yet simple appetizer to offer during happy hour or as a pre-dinner snack. I will be serving these Pear, Honey and Blue Cheese Canapés on New Year’s Eve with a nice glass of sparkling wine from my friend Lisa, owner and wine-maker of Ridge of Wonders Wine Cellars. She makes a
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The tradition in my family has always been to have a lighter supper on Christmas Eve, followed up by a bigger, more formal meal on Christmas Day. And, even though Christmas Eve dinner is small and informal, it’s everyone’s favorite and always lots of fun. We fill the table with fondue, appetizers, finger foods and
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