Category: appetizer
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NACHOS
Got any leftover chili or some cans of beans laying around? Then make this delicious, but messy, tray of nachos. Very simple to make and can be done in minutes. Nachos are not just for an appetiter or for parties; they can be a full-on meal. This recipe is very decadent and can be shared…
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COFFEE AND CHILI CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS
I have been curious about using coffee as a crust for a while now and, while I normally enjoy drinking it, I was unsure how it would come out cooking with it. I opted to use it in a spicy mixture, so I decided to turn up the heat. The result was incredible, the coffee…
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THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER DUMPLINGS
If you are like me, you likely have leftovers post Thanksgiving. But what do you do if you get tired of eating turkey and mashed potatoes constantly? You get creative. Last year, I turned my leftovers into croquettes. This year, I decided to turn my leftovers into dumplings. The idea worked out better than I…
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GARLIC AND ROSEMARY BUTTER NAAN
This is a simple and quick recipe to prepare some delicious naan. It is both crisp and fluffy and a great accompaniment to any meal. You can even use it as a base for pizza! Try yours today!
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CAPRESE GALETTE
The Summer Season brings us many joys. Of those joys, the humble tomato is one of them. The tomato is a versatile fruit and can be found in many of our favorite foods and condiments. For this recipe, I was inspired by one of my favorite salads, the Caprese, which is just a simple combination…
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GRILLED OCTOPUS
Summertime is all about eating light and using the best and tastiest ingredients. It is also a great time to consume a lot of seafood. One of my favorite seafood delicacies is octopus. Growing up in Greece, this was a summer staple at the beach restaurants. A lot of people are intimidated by the taste…
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CRABCAKES WITH REMOULADE SAUCE
Nothing like crisp crabcakes in the summertime. I love them so much, and the best thing is there is so many ways to eat them: plain; as a sandwich; as a taco; the possibilities are endless. I decided to have them with some homemade slaw and eat them as is. Instead of frying them, I…
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STICKY SPICY ASIAN WINGS
Wings are one of those meals that I cannot stop eating, even when I am already full. I just pop them one, by one, by one. And yes, I do consider wings an acceptable meal, not just an appetizer. For this recipe I went sweet to complement the spiciness of the wings. The result was…
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LEFTOVER CROQUETTES
With the Thanksgiving holiday being over and my family having hosted, we were left with containers of leftovers. We definitely did not want to eat the same meal again, still being full from our Thanksgiving dinner. And although a go-to staple, we were not craving any leftover sandwiches. So what were we to do??…
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