Tag: appetizer

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Blistered Shishito Peppers

Well, we just got into the groove of hot days and cool meals, lighter fare and small bites as temps rose towards summer levels and…just like that we’re back in sweatpants and eating heartier bowls.  Still, I’m trying to channel warmer times and for that,…

Dynamite Tater Tots

Dynamite Tater Tots

Dynamite tater tots are crispy fried potatoes topped with melted cheese, spicy aioli and a sprinkle of furikake seasoning for the perfect savory snack.

Caper and Goat Cheese Spread

Caper and Goat Cheese Spread

The other day I shared my latest bread obsession, and today I’m throwing out a caper and goat cheese spread that would be just perfect to go on top!

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Pork and Shrimp Shumai Dumplings

Pork and Shrimp Shumai Dumplings

Pork and shrimp shumai dumplings are a delightful and traditional Chinese dumpling, popular at dim sum and any occasion, these bite sized bites are dreams.

Sweet Chili & Mustard Chicken Wings

Sweet Chili & Mustard Chicken Wings

Sweet Chili & Mustard Chicken Wings are baked, not fried and are a healthy, easy, delicious game day appetizer or snack.

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

We’ve got one weekend before the holidays are over. It all went by so quickly! And while I’m making the most of these last few days by re-watching The Christmas Prince and The Princess Switch more than a few times, it also means that there is only one weekend left to holiday party, host or attend, so let’s make the most of it, I say. If you’re attending one, the best hostess gifts are handmade, and might I suggest some of my most favorite snack mix EVER? Or you can choose from my favorite holiday cookies! And if you’re hosting, here’s a quickie but goodie recipe that will please all of your guests, even if they didn’t bring you a hostess gift.  I’m talking about this chicken satay with peanut sauce. (more…)

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Meatballs

Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Meatballs

Sweet and spicy pineapple meatballs are the best party appetizers, with pineapple jelly to give it sweet, and sambal oelek to give it kick!

Pan Con Tomate

Pan Con Tomate

Spanish tomato bread, or pan con tomate, is a simple and delicious appetizer with fresh bread, garlic and juicy tomatoes.

Lentil Pakoras

Lentil Pakoras

Here’s an example of a food that isn’t exactly what we call it.  These little balls of shallow fried lentils, known more often as lentil pakoras around the world’s southeast Asian parts, were called affectionately in my house, crunchie munchies.  How my parents came up with that name, I’ll never know, but it stuck and here we are.

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Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls

Vietnamese-style Buffalo chicken egg rolls recipe has spicy Buffalo chicken, shredded carrots and celery wrapped in a crisp fried wrapper and served with a blue cheese dressing dip.