Category: Appetizers
Itty Bitty Raisin Biscuits
The first time I made biscuits I was in my teens — or maybe younger — and used the same mix we made pancakes from. After spying the recipe on the box, I couldn’t help but try making them — even if it felt a little illicit to be using our pancake mix in a [...]
Grilled Garlic Butter Clams
New England summers have always meant copious amounts of seafood for me. And this year is no different — so as soon as the temperatures hit that comfortable level where grilling outside can be accompanied with eating outside, we picked up some littleneck clams to grill. Our local butcher shop, which also features a nice [...]
Farro Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers with Ricotta Salata
Last summer, I discovered farro and fell in love. It’s an ancient grain that’s a form of wheat that can be enjoyed hot or cold. But what I don’t love about it is that it takes a bit of planning to make. See, farro typically has to cook for an hour before it’s tender and [...]
Creamy Artichoke Dip with Basil
Over the weekend (or was it last night?), I suddenly realized that the Super Bowl is this weekend. As in just a few days away. And we don’t even know where we’ll be watching it yet. Oh my. So, by extension, I also don’t know what I am making yet — no Super Bowl recipe [...]
Cheddar Ham Rolls
As I stood at the stove this morning, heating water for oatmeal and listening to the kids, I realized that we are finally there — the last day of 2012. I smiled, watching the bubbles form and rise in the pot. While I know it’s just a day, the symbolic change of 2012 to 2013 [...]
Smoked Salmon and Tarragon Egg Salad Crostini
Sunday was to be the day that I decorated our porch for the holidays with lights and merriment. But then I spent hours Christmas shopping and returned as darkness was setting in. (For the record, that happens starting a little after 4 pm these days … the December darkness is a little maddening, to be [...]
Barbecue Meatballs Appetizer
In a nutshell: Juicy barbecue seasoned meatballs are bathed in sweet honey barbecue sauce. Ok. Ok. Meatballs? For Thanksgiving? In barbecue sauce?!? Yes, I know it’s unusual — for Thanksgiving or otherwise. But these are seriously good — and they are just right for pre-big Thanksgiving dinner munching. Making these is simple and can be [...]
Apple Asiago Prosciutto Bites
Today is a very special day. See, the lovely Rachel from Rachel Cooks is expecting her second child. Her little man is scheduled to make his debut in December. With her due date nearing, it’s time to celebrate with a surprise virtual baby shower. Surprise, Rachel! And congratulations. As many of you know, I have [...]
Teriyaki Barbecue Wings
These. These are what I love to toss in the oven when we’re sitting down to watch a game on Sundays. These are the snack (or, ahem, dinner) I love to dig into while my favorite teams (Go Raiders! Go Giants!) take to the field. These are something that Shawn, the kids and I can [...]
Mini Bacon, Egg and Cheese Bites
For the last few years, Will’s school bus came so early that wake up and breakfast was filled with grunts and half-closed eyes. It was brutal. This year is different though, with a later bus and a lot more time to wake, eat and get ready. Still, making quick, easy and fun breakfasts still matters [...]
