Archive for the "Appetizers" Category

Beet and Feta Salad

This dish is graced with nutritional royalty, the beet, which is full of rich flavor and texture. We also introduce under- appreciated fennel to the mix adding vital nutrients such as potassium,

 

Dare to Go Raw On Super Bowl Sunday

Go totally raw this Super Bowl Sunday and enjoy the simplicity and tasty flavors of Nutty Raw Soft Tacos. I go to “watch the game” but  secretly, ok – no big secret, I really am there for the food, drink, and  to see my pals of course, other wise —-!! Make wrappers with a lettuce leaf, Read more…

 

Curried Sweet Potato Latkes

Celebrate Hanukkah with Curried Sweet Potato Latkes! If you haven’t ever tried a sweet potato latke this is definitely the one to try. And they’re great even when it’s not Hanukkah. The sweetness from the potatoes combined with the rich curry flavor blend together into something memorable. With these flavorful latkes, you can go crazy Read more…

 

Walnut Lentil Pate ~ aka old school “Mock Chopped Liver”

Passed on to me via my Aunt Marilyn via Lois via….. Consider yourself now part of the family! This is a vegetarian version of Chopped Liver-eww –that still sounds off putting, but anyways, that was a traditional appetizer at our family

 

Lavender Honey Butter

Tell me if this doesn’t sound like a fair deal and please don’t take this as ethical parenting.  My son wanted to watch a very important football game so I turned it into an opportunity to basically exploit his talents to get him to do some giving back to our home community.

 

Pepitas!!!

We love love love these simple, tasty, and oh so very healthy little treats. Pepitas, or “little seed of squash” are the Spanish name for pumpkin seeds.