Course: Appetizers & Snacks

Popeye’s Garlic Spinach Pesto

Quick question: What was the one green vegetable that we all had a horrible experience with as kids?  I’ll bet the answer is SPINACH.  But...

Pork & Ricotta Meatballs in Parmesan Broth

Meatballs.  Whenever you see meatballs at a restaurant, are you too embarrassed to order them because you feel like you’re ordering off of the kids’...

Cauliflower “Rice” Stuffed Portabellas

Spongy fungus.  I love it. White button. Oyster. Shitake. Maitake. Morels. Cremini.  I love all types of mushrooms.  But the ones that get my mouth...

Mini-Caprese Salad w/ Arugula

Sweet tomatoes.  Fresh basil.  Creamy mozzarella.  Rich olive oil.  Oh man, do I love a good caprese salad.  Nom nom nom.  Never had it?  Well...

Sausage Rolls

“Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made.” –Otto von Bismarck While that may still be true when we’re talking...

Snowy with a Chance of…Veal Meatballs in Chianti Sauce

When you order meatballs in a restaurant, do you feel like you need to talk with your hands?  Make a Marlon Brando, Godfather-like grimace?  Do...

Prosciutto & Balsamic & Bubbles: A Perfect Pairing

Not long after we returned from a trip to Italy, I became obsessed with all things Italian (hence yesterday’s post on the perfect antipasti platter). ...

Antipasti Platter–The Italian Nosh

Variety!  It’s the spice of life, or so they say.  So much to see and do in this world, so little time, and many times,...

Wrapped, Skewered & Grilled: Turkey Kebaps

No, I’m not talking about the new “50 Shades” movie.  I’m talking about meat on a stick, my friends.  And as if the idea of...

Seared Scallops for Two

So the clock is ticking, and you still have no idea what to make for date night (or in this case, Valentines’ Day) dinner.  Ack! ...