Appetizers & Condiments

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Drunken Fig Jam Ricotta Stuffed Fresh Figs with Pistachios and Honey

Marinated Salmon Sliders with Carrot Slaw

4 August 2011
Marinated Salmon Sliders with Carrot Slaw

These mini sandwiches pack a healthy, tasty punch. Marinated Salmon adorned with fresh carrot slaw tossed in a Greek yogurt dressing with Dijon mustard, fresh dill and plenty of crispy cabbage. Besides the distinct salmon flavors, the texture and freshness of the carrot slaw just shines through. This could be an easy sale to otherwise finicky eaters…they just look so cute and colorful!

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Spinach-Feta Turnovers (Individual-sized Spanakopita)

29 July 2011
Spinach-Feta Turnovers (Individual-sized Spanakopita)

Here’s a spin on a classic Greek dish. Savory, spinach pie with feta that’s traditionally made with phyllo dough, Spanakopita is instead baked up with an outer golden crust of buttery, flaky puff pastry.

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Fresh Peach with Prosciutto, Ricotta & Honey Drizzled Crostini

22 June 2011
Fresh Peach with Prosciutto, Ricotta & Honey Drizzled Crostini

There’s something both sexy and alluring about this appetizer…I think it’s the drizzling of honey on both the crostini and the plate before serving. These are easily appetizers/small bites or a side dish.

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Roasted Mini-Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil & Fresh Mozzarella

9 May 2011
Roasted Mini-Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil & Fresh Mozzarella

Beautiful jewel colored mini-heirloom tomatoes are roasted with olive oil, fresh basil and cloves of garlic – topped with fresh whole-wheat bread crumbs combined with Parmesan. Pair this light fare with a glass of Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc for truly good eats.

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Honey-Mustard Vinaigrette for Pork Chops or Salad Dressing

3 March 2011
Honey-Mustard Marinade or Vinaigrette

This is a quick-to-do marinade that can also serve as a salad dressing. I used this versatile recipe to marinade four pork chops and had some left over to use another night drizzled over some greens.

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Honey, Pecan and Cranberry Granola

22 January 2011
Honey, Pecan and Cranberry Granola

Homemade wholesome granola-deliciousness. You’ll enjoy the sweetness with the subtle saltiness from the sea salt and the cranberry tang.

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