A Big Green Party and Salmon Phyllo Cups
Yes you can serve super easy and elegant Salmon Phyllo Cups on compostable plates! Have yourself a greener holiday party today! Whew, it’s been a busy week—full of holiday festivities!…
Read moreHoney Cranberry Chevre (or Cheese Log, Shhh)
Honey Cranberry Chevre blends tart cranberries, sweet honey and earthy goat cheese for a perfect holiday cheese log appetizer. Back in the day, cheese balls were in. So in, in…
Read moreHomemade Dried Fruit Worthy of a Cheese Board
Homemade dried fruit can be a nice addition to a holiday cheese board, especially apples and pears cut lengthwise. Get easy step-by-step instructions here! ‘Tis the season for festive food! …
Read moreFour Ingredient Smoked Whitefish Chevre
Smoked Whitefish Chevre is a simple and delicious appetizer which, with only four ingredients, lets the flavors of smoked fish and goat cheese shine! My oldest has an October birthday…
Read moreSalmon with Capers Appetizer or Sandwich Spread
Salmon with Capers is a quick and elegant appetizer or light sandwich topper. Poach salmon and combine with a mayonnaise and caper dressing ahead of time, then serve when needed.…
Read moreCoronation Chicken Salad for a Royal Wedding
With a sweet-savory blend of chicken, chutney, curry and dried fruit, coronation chicken salad is perfect for royal wedding watchers–or for a summer picnic or brunch. Top bread or lettuce,…
Read moreEasy Baked Crab Rangoon
A healthier twist on a favorite appetizer, baked crab rangoon is baked instead of fried, for a guilt free treat. Crab is a delicious seafood whether you have it…
Read moreMulticolor Pickled Eggs
It’s been another fun month in the Food in Jars preserving challenge. This month’s goal was Quick Pickles–and I had to ask what is a quick pickle? The answer is…
Read moreHot Pepper Jelly. Plus (Surprise) Syrup. Oops.
My first jelly. Hooray! And (for better or worse) another example of how an “oops” can become a win. I set out to make Hot Pepper Jelly and (eventually) ended…
Read moreStep by Step Home Cured Gravlax (Salmon)
It’s month two of the Food in Jars Canning Challenge–and I’m still psyched. This time I’ve made Home Cured Gravlax (Salmon). If you’re not familiar with gravlax, it is…
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