Posts Tagged ‘ appetizer ’

Blistered Shishito Peppers

August 15, 2014

The most successful vegetable plants from my garden on The Veranda were the shishito pepper plants.  I always tried to pick them before they turned red and spicy, but even when I missed a few, they were not particularly hot or tough. To make this delicious and healthy snack, I just preheated a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat, […]


Afternoon Delight

May 17, 2012

There is nothing better than some wine and cheese deliciousness with a friend! I had a meeting on 6th and 23rd, so I took a walk over to  Eataly  afterward to pick up some hard-to-find groceries and bought some fresh figs ($3 each), some marinated olives (about $12 per pound), and Capriccio Tres Latti Cheese […]


Avocado, Tomato, and Red Onion Bruschetta with Fig Balsamic Vinegar and Fresh Mozzarella

March 10, 2012

  This is one of my favorite snacks and is super simple to pull together.  Slice a fresh or leftover baguette into 1/4 inch pieces, and brush with a mixture of diced, fresh garlic and olive oil.  Place under a broiler until lightly toasted (2-3 minutes on low heat).  Turn the slices over and repeat […]


A Little Goat Cheese with Honey and Walnuts, on a Water Cracker

January 23, 2012

    Just a little snack after work….


Artichokes with Lemon and Dill Aioli

December 19, 2011

  Tonight I made Artichokes with Lemon and Dill Aioli.  Very simple stuff, and very delicious.  For two servings, boil two large artichokes for 8 – 12 minutes in salted water, until tender when pierced with a fork.  In a bowl, whisk together two cloves of garlic (forced through a garlic press), the zest and […]


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