Appetizers

Last night, a neighbor dropped by as we were starting to sit down to dinner. She took a look at the table and said, “Wow.” Our dinner featured grilled sirloin, …

A quick and easy recipe for Tomato Tomatillo Salsa — this tart, flavorful salsa is perfect for dipping, serving with omelets and more. Oh tomatillos … are they fruits? Vegetables? …

Last night, I was watching television and the news came on. Typically, I avoid watching the news because I hate being force-fed all the murder and mayhem that goes on. …

This Prosciutto and Arugula Deviled Eggs recipe is a lovely appetizer for any celebration, featuring salty prosciutto and peppery arugula in the creamy deviled egg filling. When my friend came …

The sultry flavors of garlic, basil and sundried tomatoes combine with white beans in this Sundried Tomato Spread recipe. Serve it with slices of crusty bread for slathering it on. Sundried …

Guests coming? Having something on hand for snacking is a must. This recipe for Brown Butter Garlic Snack Mix is a perfect party snack. When I was in college, I …

These aren’t your average meatball. Stuffed with bits of red pepper, sundried tomato and fresh parsley, these really don’t need anything more than a toothpick (or a fork, if you …

Forgive me, I don’t have a great photo of this recipe. Sigh. For Christmas, my husband got me something that I’ve been wanting for a long, long time: a point …

This post would be more accurately titled “Letting Kids Do the Cooking,” but I don’t want to interrupt the flow of this weekly feature (which I totally love, by the …

There is something delightfully wonderful about puff pastry. It’s flaky and tender, satisfying and comforting. Puff pastry reminds me of France, for its similarities to croissants … It’s fantastic. If …