Category Archives: Starters

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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Reuben Waffle Potato Appetizers. New Music From VACAY.

Q: What happens when you eat yeast and shoe polish? A: Every morning you rise and shine. Q: What do you call a shoe that looks like a banana? A: A slipper. This recipe is a shoe-in for a reuben … Continue reading

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Recipe Ideas For St. Patrick’s Day

Friday is St. Patrick’s day. That leaves plenty of time to make some fun recipes to celebrate. You can green up the cookie monster like that guy above. (Perfect for Red Sox fans, too). Check out how to here. Just … Continue reading

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Baked Cheesy Corn Dip. Listening To Isaac & Joel.

Baked Cheesy Corn Dip is so easy and very addictive. Cheddar is what gets the dip cheesy while mayo and sour cream lend an irresistible creaminess. Baked Cheesy Corn Dip Ingredients: 4 ears corn, kernels stripped 1 1/4 cups shredded … Continue reading

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Fig And Pâté Bruschetta. New Music From Bell The Band.

For an easy and elegant starter you can’t go wrong with Fig And Pâté Bruschetta. The figs are simmered in spiced up port and served atop nutty toast slathered with creamy pâté. Different and delicious. Fig And Pâté Bruschetta Ingredients: … Continue reading

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