Cream of Chicken Soup
I always forget how easy soups are to make. One of my favorite soups is cream of chicken. For the longest time I would buy the soup from the deli of the grocery store because I quite simply never thought to make it myself. I am kicking myself about it now because not only is it dead simple, it tastes far better than anything I have purchased. What I like is that I control the content of the soup, so if I want more carrots or...
Beef Empanadas
When I entertain I like to have a wide variety of foods available to snack on. It keeps things from getting boring and it keeps the palate active. So, when I plan a party of a gathering where little bites will be served I always make something with a Tex-Mex flair. These empanadas are the perfect party food because they are easy to eat, they are filling, they look pretty on a platter, and they taste fantastic! The filling is not too...
Pancetta Risotto Cakes
Do you remember a few months ago when I posted that a recipe I created won a contest and the prize was a trip to San Francisco? At the time I was not able to share the recipe due to the ‘super-secret’ nature of the contest. Well, the contest is over and I am free to share, and share I shall. These are my Pancetta Risotto Cakes and they are among my favorite appetizers to prepare, and consume. They are hearty enough to...
Crab Cake Dip
I am not a big fan of crab in a general sense. In fact I am not a fan of shellfish overall. That said, I love, and have always loved, crab cakes. I like the mix of flavors, the different textures, and I find the creaminess of the crab mixture hard to resist. So, in an effort to expand my crab consumption options I modified one of my favorite crab cake recipes and made it into a warm dip. It has everything that I love about crab...
Jalapeno Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Let’s talk about party food, shall we? When I host, or attend and help cook for, a cocktail party I like to think about finger foods and two-bite dishes that are easy to eat, pretty and not too messy. I like savory dishes that stand up to a variety of cocktails and beers, and nothing does that better than mushrooms. These mushrooms are stuffed with a mixture of cheeses which is studded with crisp fried bacon and minced...
Grilled Eggplant Dip
I joined a CSA in my area at the beginning of the Fall. So far the harvest has not been prolific. In fact, in the two months I have been a member I have gotten one delivery. Not awesome. Buried in the delivery was a terrific surprise! Lovely, shiny eggplants! I decided to grill it and then blitz it into dip. I sort of threw this together, taking spice that I thought would work and adding them in a little at time until I had...