
Thanks to a cold spell last week, I’ve officially put my garden to sleep for the winter. While I’m sad to see it go, I was lucky enough to be able to harvest my last few eggplant and a great … Continue reading
Thanks to a cold spell last week, I’ve officially put my garden to sleep for the winter. While I’m sad to see it go, I was lucky enough to be able to harvest my last few eggplant and a great … Continue reading
I love chocolate, but not all good desserts are chocolate. Before assuming that Valentine’s day means chocolate, consider branching out on a more unique, yet classic, route. This delicious almond cake comes courtesy of Amanda Hesser and is an almond-lover’s dream. … Continue reading
Spinach is still a vegetable if you cover it in cheese, right? Spinach and artichoke dip is a classic that doesn’t need much tweaking. A little bit of lemon juice for acidity, garlic and cayenne for depth, and a … Continue reading
Honey Butter. It’s pretty simple. There are two ingredients: honey and butter. When mashed together they form a glorious spread that I love on toast, pancakes, french toast…basically anything that involves bread. What should the ratio be you ask? About … Continue reading
I love grilling. Give me a couple of pounds of meat and a hot grill and I’m a happy gal. If I’m in a really good mood I might even make some room for veggies! One of most frequently grilled foods … Continue reading
Oh my gosh, rhubarb. Rhubarb has a special place in my heart. From picking it from the garden and gnawing on it as a kid, to obsessing over ways to incorporate it into every dish possible, I love rhubarb’s tart … Continue reading
I’ve been doing a lot of catering lately which has been an amazing opportunity to test out and perfect new recipes for party bites. Everyone has their go-to three or four hors d’oeuvres, but after whipping them out at party after party it’s important to mix it up. This bite is light enough to serve any time of year but hearty enough to make even the hungriest guest happy.
Polenta Triangles with Caramelized Onions and Honeyed Goat Cheese (makes 40-50)
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A few weeks ago I catered a three-course plated dinner for 10 at my office. Now, I love a good dinner party, but I’d never actually done a plated dinner. My normal routine, cooking yummy food then making people serve themselves, wasn’t going to fly. Commence googling of food pics. About three hours later, I found this epic shaved fennel salad with fresh citrus that doesn’t just look pretty…it is an explosion of awesomeness in the mouth. That is not an exaggeration. With a few easy tweaks it was the perfect starter to a great meal!
Shaved Fennel and Grapefruit Salad (Serves 10 as an appetizer)
Halloumi cheese is magic. It’s cheese…you can grill. Yes, grill, on heat. Serve it on top of chilled fresh watermelon with a sprig of mint for a light, fresh, and healthy hors d’oeuvre that no one will be able to turn down.
Watermelon with Grilled Halloumi and Mint (Serves 8)