The broth for creamy saffron and fennel mussels is golden and aromatic, built on a base of garlic, white wine, lemon, and fennel, then finished with a pinch of saffron that turns everything into liquid gold. Tender chunks of potato soak up all that flavor, making each spoonful hearty and satisfying. And to top itContinueContinue reading “Creamy Saffron and Fennel Mussels”
Category Archives: Appetizer
Seared Steak Bites with Garlic Herb Butter
If you’re looking for something fast, yet deeply satisfying, these Seared Steak Bites with Garlic Herb Butter are it. Bite-sized pieces of steak get a quick, hot sear to develop a gorgeous crust, while staying juicy and tender inside. The melting pat of butter, packed with chives, garlic, parsley, smoked paprika, chili flakes, Dijon, andContinueContinue reading “Seared Steak Bites with Garlic Herb Butter”
Scallion Pancake Wraps with Egg, Avocado and Spinach
Scallion pancakes are often served as part of Chinese dim sum. They are one of my favorite dim sum items. The pancakes are flaky and savory and filled with sliced scallions. They are usually served with a dipping sauce of soy and peanut butter. I got the inspiration for scallion pancake wraps with egg, avocadoContinueContinue reading “Scallion Pancake Wraps with Egg, Avocado and Spinach”
Reuben Rolls with Homemade Thousand Island Dipping Sauce
These reuben rolls with homemade thousand island dipping sauce are yummmmmmmmm. That pretty much sums it up. If you like a reuben, you will love reuben rolls! I will totally be day dreaming about them until the next time I eat them. We ate them for dinner, but they would make a fantastic appetizer forContinueContinue reading “Reuben Rolls with Homemade Thousand Island Dipping Sauce”
Seared Shrimp in Roasted Poblano Avocado Salsa
Seared shrimp in roasted poblano avocado salsa is a light and mouthwateringly tasty dish. I served it as a main course with a salad, but it could easily be a lunch or appetizer too. The shrimp are lightly seasoned with garlic, chipotle chili and smoked paprika and seared in a very hot pan. Serve themContinueContinue reading “Seared Shrimp in Roasted Poblano Avocado Salsa”
Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
While my older kids were home for the holidays, I tried making xiao long bao for the first time. These soup dumplings have traditional meat filling, along with a little soup inside each one. I was fully expecting this to be a disaster since I had never made these before, but they actually came outContinueContinue reading “Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)”
Garlic Butter Tomato Mozzarella Star Bread
There are a million variations to this star bread, some sweet and some savory. I decided to make a savory version for Christmas because I wanted to try this technique of cutting and twisting the bread dough before baking to create this pretty star shape. I chose to fill mine with a layer of garlicContinueContinue reading “Garlic Butter Tomato Mozzarella Star Bread”
Garlic Blue Cheese Pull Apart Rolls
I did SO much cooking over the holidays, but I took a break from posting about it to spend more time enjoying it with my family 🙂 I made some tasty things I can’t wait to share though. One of the top favorites this holiday was this garlic blue cheese pull apart bread. We couldContinueContinue reading “Garlic Blue Cheese Pull Apart Rolls”
Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)
Dubu Jorim is a Korean tofu dish made from firm tofu braised in a spicy, lightly sweet and savory sauce. It is full of flavor and super easy to make. It is delicious topped with scallions and served with rice. This is a great dish for a pot luck because you can make it andContinueContinue reading “Korean Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)”
Holiday Recipe Ideas
Trying to plan a holiday menu, or figure out a dish to bring to a holiday gathering? Here are some ideas for drinks, appetizers, sides, mains and desserts from my blog. All are taste tested and approved so you know they will be a hit. Cocktails: Festive Holiday Punch Gin Mimosas Vanilla Chai Old FashionedContinueContinue reading “Holiday Recipe Ideas”