Posts Tagged ‘appetizer’
Orange Cured Salmon

The Holidays are a stressful time of year. Family visits, gift buying, traveling, traffic, unpredictable weather… All while still trying to keep up a normal schedule. It always seems to creep up on us every year too. Once Thanksgiving arrives I barely have time to enjoy the celebration before I’m in the throws of preparing [...]
Mussels in Tomato, Basil and Chickpea Sauce

Right after I took the California bar exam last summer, my wonderful boyfriend took me on a 3 week adventure through Italy, France, Switzerland (a little) and Austria. The whole trip was amazing and we ate exceptionally well. The food I remember most was, of course, along the French Riviera. Numerous cafés and bistros serving [...]
Deconstructed Sushi Bites

Sushi is one of my favorite foods to eat and probably my least favorite food to make. I find it difficult for several reasons: A. I’m not a sushi chef, B. It’s so difficult to roll tightly, and C. It’s so much more fun to watch someone experienced create a masterpiece! Nevertheless, being that [...]
Crostini with Goat Cheese, Basil, Prosciutto and Pineapple

What is a party without crusty French bread? And when you take that bread, toast it in the oven and top it with something delicious, you have more than a party – you have a celebration! Crostini, meaning “little toasts,” is the perfect base for party food. You can top them with anything from [...]
BBQ Salmon Tartlets

I am a big fan of party food. Cute little morsels that allow you to eat with your hands and still mingle around the room. The best party food packs a punch of flavor in 2 or 3 bites, doesn’t fall apart when you eat it and looks pretty! My favorite part of planning a [...]




