These elegant bites look lovely as they are, but you can dress them up even more by topping them with fish roe or tiny dill sprigs. 26 drained capers ¼ cup light mayonnaise 2 tsp finely chopped fresh dill (or ½ tsp dried dillweed) 1 tsp lemon juice ¼ tsp pepper 5 thin slices smoked [...]
We asked all of you what recipes you’re in search of this season and we received many great responses. Turns out, the majority of you were in need of some appetizer suggestions, so we created the 12 Days of Appetizers (and we tried really hard not to drool on our keyboards while researching.) Take a [...]
Dress up this sausage potage with other fresh herbs, like finely shredded basil, chopped oregano or chopped chives. Shari Miller, Soup Sister Makes about 4 servings 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 stalk celery, diced 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 2 sweet or hot Italian sausages, casings removed and meat [...]
My favorite recipe for pumpernickel bread has twenty ingredients, which start a little curious (apple cider, molasses), then get a little more worrisome (shallots, unsweetened chocolate), before finally getting so strange (espresso powder, ground fennel seeds) that it doesn’t bother me in the least that the overwhelming majority of the visitors to that recipe’s [...]
I make several rolls of this savory shortbread dough in advance, freeze them, and defrost them overnight in the refrigerator. All I have to do before the party is slice and bake. Sharp cheddar, jalapeño pepper, and chipotle chili powder make these spicy and delicious! Makes 32 to 34 Crackers 2 cups all-purpose flour [...]
Serve this rich, velvety dip with crostini (page 365), breadsticks, or crackers. Or try it as a delectable accompaniment for roast chicken or pork. Makes 3 cups Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more for baking dish 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds [...]
Be the envy of all your friends this holiday by making this delicious zucchini treat! Serves 10 as hors d’oeuvres or 6 as a side dish 2 pounds (5 or 6) small zucchini 2 cups all-purpose flour for dredging 5 large eggs 3/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste Freshly ground black pepper to [...]
“Where’s the hummus?” was one of the first phrases my dear nephew Gabe learned when he was only two years old. My friends ask the same question too, and want the recipe and the secret behind this divine dip. I believe that the simplest of dishes can be the trickiest to make. Hummus is [...]
Ice-cold ginger ale is just one of the secrets to chef Kevin Rathbun’s Asian-inspired shrimp appetizer. The woody and fragrant kaffir lime leaf is another and can be found in the freezer section of Asian or Thai grocery stores. Rathbun’s restaurant in Atlanta also serves this dish with chicken or tofu in place of [...]
Crab and avocado is an age-old combination that has a bit of magic to it, which is why you see it in so many cuisines, from Asian to Italian. I’d never thought to make tortilla chips until I came to America, but they are so much better than store-bought. Salt them the minute they [...]
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