Archive for the ‘Appetizers’ Category

Marinated Olives

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

This is a wonderful tapas that can be enjoyed with blue cheese, sopressata, and a glass of Fernet Branca. It is easy to make and elevates ordinary olives to a whole new place. Best of all, they can be made ahead of time and keep well for a week. Ingredients: (makes 2 ...

Pea Stuffed Tomatoes

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

  Oh my! so many tomatoes ! Egg-size tomatoes just right  for this is a unique combination, try cherry tomatoes for an elegant and upscaled version. The recipe works well with firm tomatoes . We tried a shortcut with frozen peas which were blanched and  our tasters could not tell the difference! The ...

Yellow Squash With Jarlsberg & Grana Padano

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

  Need a starch-like food that is not a starch? Try this this fragrant dish!  Serve instead of risotto or mashed potatoes, or prepare a  big heap as a meat free dinner. Switch Jarlsberg for by Swiss and the grana padano by grated parmesan or romano cheese for extra fun. Ingredients:( 4 ...