Who knew chicken salad could be as flexible as a yoga routine? Ok, maybe not my yoga routine. Swap mayo for Greek yogurt, toss in whatever veggies and nuts lurking in the fridge, and you’ve got a masterpiece! Add grapes for sweetness and crunch, and serve it however you fancy—just don’t blame me if it disappears fast!
Tag: Appetizer
Chive Rosemary Butter
Enhance your meals effortlessly with customizable compound butters. Blend room temperature butter with herbs, spices, citrus, and more for a delightful addition to dishes. Try chive rosemary butter for a flavorful steak topping. Easy to prepare and versatile, compound butters elevate any dish. Experiment and enjoy the delicious results!
Walnut Garlic Dip
The Walnut Garlic Dip is a house favorite, perfect for entertaining. The rich texture of walnuts and creaminess of beans create a delightful dip. Despite its unassuming color, when served with fresh veggies, mint, and olive oil, it becomes a showstopper. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for creating a memorable platter.
Heart of Palm, Avocado & Cucumber Salad
This refreshing Heart of Palm, Avocado & Cucumber Salad is a delightful and balanced dish. The combination of fresh ingredients and zesty lemon juice creates a satisfying meal or side. Quick to prepare, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining friends. Enjoy!
Roasted Smoky Carrot Dip
Embracing the abundance of summer vegetables led to a delightful culinary adventure with fresh carrots. The resulting Roasted Smokey Carrot Dip, featuring Spanish smoked paprika, offers a rich, smoky flavor. This versatile dip pairs well with various accompaniments, making it a perfect choice for entertaining. The recipe yields approximately 2 cups and can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Crudite Platters – Roasted Veggie Chips / Bagna Cauda / Feta & Rosemary Dip
Summer’s bounty of fresh produce can be transformed into delicious Crudité Platters – a fancy way of saying “I’m serving a variety of vegetables for you today.” Get creative with roasted veggies, flavorful dips, and surprising additions like bacon-wrapped cabbage. Impress your friends with a “can’t get enough” crowd-pleaser. Happy Vegetables!
Roasted Garlic Scape Dip
The season is coming soon…the fleeting, flavorful garlic scape emerges in late spring, promising sunny days and bountiful harvests. From pizzas to sauces, its garlicky, scallion-like taste adds zing to any dish. Try a roasted scape dip with basil, sour cream, and lemon for a balanced, irresistible treat. Don’t forget the chips and veggies – it’ll be gone in a flash!
Smoked Chive Butter
There is a large part of me that lives for entertaining. The time and preparation put into curating the perfect menu and the realization of happy friends and family enjoying the meal. But there lives the other part of me that is the focused business person who has a drive to get things done. This…
Panzanella Salad
It is done – we have signed up for the 2023 CSA summer season! It will be the fourth year in a row and I am struggling to contain my excitement to start receiving weekly boxes of fresh, local produce. Followed quickly by spending time on my deck in the sunshine and brainstorming ways to…
Roasted Delicata Squash w/Apple & Fennel Slaw
This is the mother of all fall side dishes. The abundance of squash and apples this year is something to celebrate and we definitely celebrated with this meal! Where I appreciate experimenting with different applications for the same ingredient – there are some moments when you don’t mess with the tried and true. In the…
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