When entertaining, whether a small or large party, it’s always a good idea to have a plate of finger-food style appetizers, to keep the guests busy while serving drinks, and preparing to serve the food. Continue reading
Category: Dips
Sweet and Spicy Chicken wings and Smashed Potatoes
Crispy, sweet and spicy, the following chicken wings and smashed potatoes are just perfect for a summer lunch. Continue reading
Turkey Burgers with Halloumi Cheese and Herbs
If you follow this blog for a while, you know by now that I hardly ever use store bought ground meat, and always prefer to grind it a home. However, as fresh turkey legs/thighs were not available for the turkey burgers I’ve had in mind, I went with the next best option: ground dark turkey meat from a local farm. Continue reading
Shrimp, Flowering Chives and Rice Flour Fritters
When I saw a bunch of flowering chives at the store, it immediately drew my attention. Smelling the flowers, I was expecting, probably due to their lavender color, that they would have a sweet floral smell. However, to my surprise, they had fresh onion scent, similar to that of the chives. I later learned that the flowers are edible and can be used in the same way chives is used. Continue reading
Belgian Endive, Apple and Blue Cheese Dressing
This post is not about a recipe per se, but more about how to create different looking dishes by using the very same ingredients. Continue reading