Tag: appetizer

Caprese Pasta Salad with an Easy Homemade Pesto

Caprese Pasta Salad with an Easy Homemade Pesto

If you want to make something that everyone will enjoy you should prepare this Caprese pasta salad. The recipe is influenced by the classic Caprese salad that is well known and loved. To change it up I used cooked farfalle pasta as the base of 

Creamy Zucchini Spread with Eggs and Feta (Gluten Free)

Creamy Zucchini Spread with Eggs and Feta (Gluten Free)

This creamy zucchini spread tastes so good on a slice of bread. If you are tired of traditional spreads and dips this recipe is for you. The ingredients are healthy, easy to find and affordable. To prepare this spread you are going to need zucchini, 

Asian Fish Cakes From Canned Tuna (Gluten Free)

Asian Fish Cakes From Canned Tuna (Gluten Free)

These Asian fish cakes are so easy and fast to prepare. From start to finish this recipe takes about twenty minutes and minimal effort. To make the fish cakes you have to drain two cans of tuna and combine them with some Asian ingredients. Then 

Smoky Avocado and Egg Salad. How to Cook a Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

Smoky Avocado and Egg Salad. How to Cook a Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

This smoky avocado and egg salad is so delicious and versatile. You can prepare it for any meal of the day. There isn’t a lot of mayonnaise in this salad and yet it tastes so creamy. In fact, there is only one tablespoon of mayonnaise 

Bulgarian White Bean Soup (The Way My Husband Likes It)

Bulgarian White Bean Soup (The Way My Husband Likes It)

My husband loves to eat Bulgarian white bean soup, but only if I prepare it the way he likes it. The traditional Bulgarian bean soup contains peppers, tomatoes carrots and onions. My husband likes his soup only with beans and onions. If add any other 

Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables (No Sterilizing)

Easy Refrigerator Pickled Vegetables (No Sterilizing)

Ever since I was a child, we prepare these easy refrigerator pickled vegetables in my family. We make them few days before big winter holidays like Christmas and New Year. We serve them along with other appetizers on our festive table. This recipe is very 

Easy Sheet Pan Soup with Cauliflower and Corn

Easy Sheet Pan Soup with Cauliflower and Corn

This easy sheet pan soup is delicious and made with seasonal vegetables. You are going to need one large sheet pan and a high-speed blender to prepare it. First you mix some spices. Then you sprinkle them over cauliflower florets, corn, shallots and garlic. Place 

Easy Roasted Carrots with Carrot Tops Pesto

Easy Roasted Carrots with Carrot Tops Pesto

These easy roasted carrots could be a delicious appetizer or a side dish for any occasion. I’m definitely adding them to my Thanksgiving menu. Don’t they look good? I can assure you that they taste even better. I cooked the carrots in a mixture of 

Salad with Roasted Fall Vegetables and Citrus Dressing

Salad with Roasted Fall Vegetables and Citrus Dressing

In this blog post I have a recipe for a delicious, seasonal salad with roasted fall vegetables. It is the perfect appetizer for your Thanksgiving table. This is not a boring salad. I seasoned a sweet potato cubes, corn and cauliflower florets with a dash 

Eggplant Dip with Chickpeas Walnuts and Turmeric

Eggplant Dip with Chickpeas Walnuts and Turmeric

This eggplant dip with chickpeas, walnuts and turmeric is so delicious and nutritious. You can serve it as an appetizer, snack or a side dish. Sometimes I even use this dip to make a fast lunch. I spread some of this eggplant and chickpea mixture 

Authentic Baba Ganoush (Eggplant and Tahini Dip)

Authentic Baba Ganoush (Eggplant and Tahini Dip)

I love to prepare this authentic baba ganoush recipe. It is the most delicious combination of charred eggplants, tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil. You can serve this yummy dip as an appetizer, snack or a side dish. It goes great with pita bread or 

French Riviera Salad (My Interpretation of the Niçoise Salad)

French Riviera Salad (My Interpretation of the Niçoise Salad)

In this blog post I’m offering you my own interpretation of the French Riviera salad. Since it is coming from Nice It is also known as Niçoise salad. I’ve seen many different takes on this delicious salad. Even the French chefs cannot agree on the