Christmas is almost here! I want to share some of my very favorite Christmas recipes with you. (These work well for New Year's too.) Click on the name of the recipe and enjoy! Walnut Surprise Squares--these are quick and easy to make and taste wonderful. A thin flaky crust gives way to a caramel flavored sticky center with nuts here and there. … [Read more...]
Fabulous Walnut Basil Pesto for Crostini, Pizza, Pasta, and Easy Entertaining
Crostini Appetizers with PestoI made this for my daughter-in-law and son recently and it was sooooo good on rotini. The pesto clings to the grooves of the pasta delivering perfect flavor in every bite. I highly recommend using rotini, or as we called it when we were kids, "scroodles."On crostini it's a burst of flavor--perfect for a savory … [Read more...]
60 Snacks in 20 Minutes or Less
I love these recipes. There are the inexpensive: deviled eggs, flavored popcorn, There are the gourmet: marinated olives, stuffed dates, and fresh figs (or jam which is cheaper) on whipped ricotta on toast. Most are really nutritious: spiced nuts, various kinds of hummus (frozen pea hummus sounds really good), kale chips, and smoky fried … [Read more...]
Sala’s Famous Guacamole
Game day is a good time for guacamole; how about serving one that is famous at a restaurant? This one is from Sala's restaurant in Atlanta.Click title for link at Evening Edge. Click on label "Super Bowl Party" for more ideas. Click on "game day" for the most recipes to choose from for any Super Bowl party. … [Read more...]
Easy and Impressive: Hazelnut Crusted Brie
Want a gourmet appetizer that is easy to make? Here you go: warm melty brie encrusted with crushed hazelnuts. Yum! Trust me, everyone will be impressed. Cut a small wheel of brie into wedges, dip them in beaten egg then in crushed nuts. Fry them briefly and serve with good crackers or toasted French bread rounds. You might have some … [Read more...]
Chile Lime Deviled Eggs
These kick the flavors up a notch on traditional deviled eggs. It calls for lime juice, but if you have any packets of True Lime I bet they would work.Click title for link at FamilyKitchen. Click the label "eggs" below this post for more specialty deviled egg recipes. … [Read more...]
Guacamole Stuffed Eggs
This is a different take on deviled eggs. Make your favorite guacamole to replace the yolks in hard-boiled egg halves. You can use the yolks in a tuna salad or chicken salad perhaps.Click title for link at EatingWell. Click the label "eggs" below this post for specialty deviled egg recipes. You could have an assortment for a party. … [Read more...]