Here’s an easy peasy recipe. Really … just for you. Here in the Midwest, fresh produce is at a peak, and will be dipping soon. Thus, I will be eating tomatoes every day until the cool weather rolls in. They’re in their prime. Preferably tossed with basil, garlic, and olive oil. That’s when they getContinueContinue reading “Chopped Tomato and Basil Bruschetta”
Category Archives: Appetizers
Watermelon, Feta and Mint Bites
The first official weekend of summer is finally upon us. Take a deep breath and let the beauty of that first sentence sink in … aahhhhh. Now, cube watermelon, crumble feta cheese, tear mint leaves, and assemble this lovely and straightforward gem of a summer dish. Wonderful as an appetizer or a salad. If you’re making thisContinueContinue reading “Watermelon, Feta and Mint Bites”
Last-Minute Appetizer Recipes To The Rescue
Looking for a last-minute appetizer to serve at your upcoming holiday party? I’ve got you covered. These recipes will keep your guests happy and make it seem like you are the ultimate hostess. Because you are! Happy Thanksgiving! Andouille Pigs in a Blanket with Chutney Mustard Dipping Sauce Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and ThymeContinueContinue reading “Last-Minute Appetizer Recipes To The Rescue”
Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese Salad
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” Laura Ingalls Wilder was right on. The freshness of your ingredients – heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, fresh basil – make this simple salad so beautiful and delicious. Ideal for late summer gatherings with friends or family. Pair with aContinueContinue reading “Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Caprese Salad”
Steamed Mussels with Wine, Garlic and Parsley
I don’t cook mussels at home often enough. But, I did this past Friday. It was glorious. Elegant, affordable, readily available, and a breeze to make. From the fridge to dinner table, the mussels are ready to devour in just 20 minutes. I paired this batch with white wine, garlic, parsley and lemon. Obviously,ContinueContinue reading “Steamed Mussels with Wine, Garlic and Parsley”
Smoked Trout Salad
It’s been said before. It’s awfully true … Food is memories. When I was growing up, many a Friday in the winter meant one thing to me. Roooooad trip! We’d get out of school at 2:30 pm. By 3:00 pm, the car was packed and we were heading north. Skis and snowboards on theContinueContinue reading “Smoked Trout Salad”
Tequila Lime “Margarita” Chicken Wings and Southwest Ranch Dipping Sauce
Wasted away again in Margarita-wing-ville … I know, a Jimmy Buffet reference. Gimmie a break, though. It’s Sunday afternoon, I’ve got a bit of writers block going on, and I just made wings that literally taste like a top shelf margarita. (And I just got a manicure … see those pretty nails?) ContinueContinue reading “Tequila Lime “Margarita” Chicken Wings and Southwest Ranch Dipping Sauce”
Andouille Pigs in a Blanket with Chutney Mustard Dipping Sauce
You know the “This Little Piggy” nursery rhyme, don’t you? Of course you do. You’re saying it to yourself right now … Well, these little piggies waited to mature into sophisticated, tasty pigs before they went to the market. That said, they still love the simple pleasure of cuddling into a blanket. (Now thatContinueContinue reading “Andouille Pigs in a Blanket with Chutney Mustard Dipping Sauce”
Classic Hummus
Don’t buy it. Make it yourself. More fun and flavor are to be had! If you normally read something like the above in a food blog or publication and think to yourself, “sure, I should do that,” … but then, upon further and deeper thought, you say to yourself (honestly) … “Even though that looksContinueContinue reading “Classic Hummus”
Zucchini Ribbon and Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Easy entertaining options … Lord knows I’m always on the look out for ’em. I love unexpected/unplanned gatherings. For me, spontaneity always breeds a fun low stress atmosphere. I’ll gladly take any excuse to casually entertain without over-thinking it. So when you’re in the neighborhood, and you don’t mind an easily excitable puppy jumpingContinueContinue reading “Zucchini Ribbon and Goat Cheese Bruschetta”
Emily Always Cooks 