Samosas are a South Asian pastry with a savory filling, often including ingredients such as spiced potatoes, onions, peas, meat, or fish. They are a popular entrée, appetizer, or snack in the cuisines of South Asia, the Middle East, Central […]
Gougeres – or cheese puffs – are French hors d’oeuvres of pâte à choux pastry typically mixed with cheese and baked to a golden, brown crispiness. It is said they originated in Burgundy, and today can have a variation of
I love deviled eggs. And I think they make a perfect appetizer for a luncheon or brunch. When I was planning my sister’s birthday luncheon the week before Easter, I wanted to serve deviled eggs with a special twist. So,
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Antipasto is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal and is intended to whet the appetite of the guests. Traditionally, it is served on a large board or platter and guests help themselves. Contents of an antipasto platter
Salsa as a table dip was first popularized by Mexican restaurants in the United States in the 1980s. Most people think of a Mexican-style tomato-based salsa when they see the word, especially the chunky tomato-and-chili-based Pico de Gallo and Salsa
I am always looking for easy and elegant appetizers to serve with cocktails and this one is always a hit. Admittedly, I am not a fish or seafood person, but I do enjoy these. They are light, fluffy, delicious, impressive,
Flatbread has been around since the Earth was cooling and Flatbread Pizza has been around for some time now. I used to order it often when I would see it on a restaurant menu because I did not know how
Bruschetta originated in Italy in the 15th century and is an antipasto consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. In this country, the word is widely used to refer to the prepared topping
I loved pimento cheese growing up and I love it today. I do not remember my mother making it – though I am sure she did at some point – but I remember having a container of Mrs. Kinsey’s pimento
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It used to be that May was strawberry month. I remember heading out to the strawberry patch with my Grandmother to pick strawberries. She would make homemade Strawberry Shortcake but her favorite way to eat them was sliced in a
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