Appetizers & Soups
This plant based cheese is easy to make and good for you! Perfect with Pinot Noir! CHEESE: 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked over night) 2 cups water1 1/4 cup water1 tsp lemon juice1/4 cup tapioca flour (also called tapioca starch)3 Tbsp nutritional yeast1 tsp salt 2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp white pepper BLUEBERRY REDUCTION:1/2 cup …
Baked Cashew Brie “Cheese” With Red Wine Blueberry Caraway Reduction Read More »
A rich potage with fresh garden herbs. Ingredients 10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 oz slab bacon, not too smoky, cut into four large chunks 2 onions, peeled and sliced thin Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 bulbs of fennel, sliced (about 4 cups) 3 cups dried white beans, soaked overnight in cold water …
An elegant appetizer of fresh crab meat flambé and served on toast Ingredients 3 tablespoons clarified butter 9 thin slices French bread 12 slices lemon 18 ounces lump crab meat (not canned crab) 3 tablespoons cognac, warmed 6 tablespoons dry white wine One cup fish stock 3/4 quarters teaspoon salt Scant 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground …
A spin on a traditional bruchetta or crostini recipe. Ingredients Serve on 8- 10 baguette slices 2 red bell peppers 1 tsp olive oil plus extra for garnish, 1 garlic clove, sliced 1 tbsp Sherry vinegar 1 tsp liquid honey 1/3 cup blanched almonds salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 8 to 10 …
Roasted Red Pepper and Almond Salsa with Fava Beans on Baguette Read More »
Rich and decadent, these are a surefire way to please a crowd. Use mushrooms that are slightly larger than bite-size because they will shrink a little when cooked. The mushrooms can be prepared the day before and then baked prior to serving. YIELD: Makes about 48 INGREDIENTS • 8 ounces bacon slices • 1 cup …
Roasted Mushrooms Stuffed with Feta, Spinach, and Bacon Read More »
Gravlax is a Nordic dish often served as an appetizer. Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 3 tsp brown sugar3 tsp coarse salt1 tsp cracked peppercorns2 tbsp crushed coriander seeds or dill1 tbsp orange zest3tsp lemon zest or lime zest500 g thick slice of salmon fillet, skin off(Salmon must be very fresh) Preparation: -In a small bowl …
A simple tart filling or a dip served with crackers. Ingredients 3 Tbsp fresh shallots, finely chopped 4 Tbsp butter 1/2 lb mushrooms finely chopped (pulse with food processor until fine) 2 Tbsp flour 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley 2 Tbsp chopped chives 2-3 …