Category Archives: Starters

Butternut Squash Hummus. New Music From Paul De Leon.

I adore hummus and love to try lots of variations. Some favorites are Pomegranate Hummus, Avocado Hummus, Lime Avocado Hummus and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. I was really excited when I saw this Butternut Squash Hummus in Ina Garten’s latest … Continue reading

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Pomegranate Hummus. New Music From Hero Fisher.

Wow….okay…. Tangy pomegranate molasses give traditional hummus a special spin. The textural contrast of the pomegranate seeds on top is a really nice touch. Pomegranate Hummus Ingredients: 1/4 cup tahini 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 large lemons) 1 … Continue reading

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Asian Pork Rolls. New Music From Arms Akimbo.

https://i.imgur.com/AxCOeF1.mp4 Yikes. I love these Asian Pork Rolls. They are so simple to make, but taste like you slaved for hours. The pork filling is absolutely delicious with some wonderful crunch from water chestnuts. Asian Pork Rolls Ingredients: 1 Tbs … Continue reading

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Easy Brie-Leek Tartlets. Listening To King Salami & The Cumberland.

If you need a quick and easy appetizer, give these super tasty Brie-Leek Tartlets a try. All of the ingredients keep well in the fridge so you can just whip the tartlets together at a moment’s notice. You can also … Continue reading

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Cranberry Salsa With Cilantro And Chiles. New Music From TALMA.

Well that is about all my brain can handle after the grueling cooking marathon that led up to Thursday’s thanksgiving feast. Always well worth it, but that last hour you have to think so hard to get everything ready and … Continue reading

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Avocado Hummus. New Music From CHILDCARE.

Did you hear about the vegetarian that died during dinner? Police are calling it a hummus side. If you want to eat hummus until you die, this lemony avocado hummus would be a good one to start with. It’s super … Continue reading

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Chicken Liver And Bacon Pâté. New Music From Honeymilk.

I make liver pâté on average about once a year, usually at Christmastime. But recently when planning a picnic it occurred to me that pâté would be perfect. It’s portable and elegant, especially in individual ramekins. And did I mention … Continue reading

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Roasted Eggplant Caponata. New Music From Rory Lavelle.

I can’t even believe it. My eldest son is graduating from high school tomorrow. You know all those years when the children are young and everyone is telling you “It goes by so fast!” and you’re nodding your head and … Continue reading

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Stunningly Beautiful Tex Mex Dip. Music From Narrow Skies.

“Stunningly Beautiful”. Lol. You see, my world is an ocean of recipes. In order to make recipes that I bookmark stand out, I sometimes give them dramatic names. So ‘Tex Mex Dip’ gets embellished with ‘Stunningly Beautiful’. This dip is … Continue reading

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Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. New Music From Fringes.

Your guests will go crazy over this addictive Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. The slightly spicy, garlicky dip has a lovely hue from the peppers and gets some buttery crunch from toasted pine nuts. Since it is ready in less than … Continue reading

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