Category Archives: Starters

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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Blue Cheese Pecan Wafers. New Music From Field Trip.

Q: What do you call a belt made out of watches? A: A waist of time. These Blue Cheese Pecan Wafers are the perfect, light starter to serve with drinks before a big meal. They are packed with flavor and … Continue reading

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Gruyère And Mustard Batons. New Music From Allen Tate.

Looking for something easy and different to serve as a snack or appetizer? These Gruyère And Mustard Batons are just the thing. They are like elegant cheese straws with Dijon. Perfect with a glass of wine. Gruyère And Mustard Batons … Continue reading

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Chunky Mango Guacamole. New Music From Oh Pep!

Mango in guacamole? Yes! The unusual sounding combination works terrifically. The mango adds a hint of sweetness and tropical flair that is really, really good. Chunky Mango Guacamole Ingredients: 3 medium ripe avocados Salt and freshly cracked black pepper 2 … Continue reading

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Grilled Halloumi With Watermelon Salsa. New Music From Emily Capell.

Looking for something a little bit different to start off a meal or to serve with drinks? Try this recipe for Grilled Halloumi With Watermelon Salsa. The bright, fresh salsa with fresh herbs and a touch of lime is the … Continue reading

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Lime Avocado Hummus. New Music From Pathos, Pathos.

This fresh, bright dip is perfect for a summer night. I love the addition of Romano and the ample crushed pepper which give the Lime Avocado Hummus a terrific depth of flavor. Lime Avocado Hummus Ingredients: 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns … Continue reading

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2 Ingredient Black Bean Dip. Listening To James And The Wild Spirit.

That video is so crazy. If you watched it, that took waaaaay longer than it will take to make today’s recipe. 2 Ingredient Black Bean Dip. It takes about as much time to make as opening a pre-made jar of … Continue reading

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Caper Shrimp Phyllo Tarts. New Music From The United Skies.

This time of year seems to teem with party and entertaining opportunities. These Caper Shrimp Phyllo Tarts are so easy, and yet so elegant, you’ll want to serve them at your next gathering. Caper Shrimp Phyllo Tarts Ingredients: 3/4 cup … Continue reading

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Smoked Salmon With Caper Cream Cheese. My First Musical Memory.

The latest Contrast Podcast episode is out! The theme is My First Musical Memory and you can listen here. Scroll down to listen to my song while you take in this wonderful recipe. The classic combination of smoked salmon, capers … Continue reading

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