Sweet Pepper Poppers
Normally when people think of pepper poppers they think jalapeno. However for those of you where even a jalapeno is too spicy, you can use...
Category: Appetizers
Papas Criollas (Colombian Creole Potatoes)
Did you know that potatoes actually hail from South America? In fact, there are so many varieties of potatoes you’re sure to find some you’ve...
Authentic Hawaiian Poke
There’s a lot of Hawaiian poke recipes available on the internet; unfortunately many of them focus more on trendy than being authentic. Authentic Hawaiian poke...
Arctic Char Tartare
In the recipe for pan seared arctic char I did note that I had a perfect recipe for all those scraps and bits that get...
Verpa Bohemica In Shallot Vermouth Sauce
Morels are easily in my top 5 favorite mushrooms. And although they are only available fresh for a few weeks a year, I always make...
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Tempura Shrimp
Is this a joke recipe? I’ll leave that up for you, dear reader, to decide. I’ll be honest though, after eating these weird cinnamon toast...
Cucumber And Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
If you have friends over for afternoon tea (or coffee), it’s common courtesy to serve some small bites along with the drinks. Now, if you...
Mini Mushroom And Onion Quiche
These mini mushroom and onion quiche bites are perfect for entertaining. They can be a passed hors d’ouevre or simply a two bite plate as...
Turkish Saffron Shrimp
Last Summer I spent some time in Antalya, Turkey and by chance found the most delightful little restaurant. It is called Balıkçı Meyhanesi Kaleiçi and...
Vegan Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
I recently had the pleasure of entertaining a vegan guest for two weeks over the winter holidays, and I must say venturing from my normal...
Tostones (Fried Plantain Chips)
Being ethnically Puerto Rican makes it a bit of a surprise it’s taken my almost 2 years to post a recipe for tostones. Even more...
Spicy Thai Fried Tempeh
If you tend to lean vegan or vegetarian chances are you’ve heard of tempeh before. I actually just learned about it last year when I...
