Poached Oyster with Cream and Champagne

Appetizer Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

I am just thrilled to be hosting this month’s Food ‘n Flix for the first time. I have to tell you it was not easy picking a new food film with all the great ones this group has already covered over the last three years. I was stumped for a while...

Beet and Blue Grilled Cheese Bites

Appetizer Recipes

“You’re invited to a Thanksgiving dinner party. Please bring an appetizer for guests to have with a cocktail before dinner”. What a fun little theme for this month’s Creative Cooking Crew! How many holiday meals have you ruined because you...

CCC: Baked Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms

Appetizer Recipes

At 5pm last Friday night, a wonderful thing happened: the begining of 2 weeks on holiday! I will be in and out of town but still prepared a few posts ahead for you. And if you are stuck at home and work, well go stuff it! No not in the mean insult way silly! That is...

Delicatessen: Duck Prosciutto

Appetizer Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

I love discovering new food monthly groups or friendly challenges but this one fits the bill in a whole new way. Food ‘n Flix is a monthly event where a ‘host’ picks a movie of their choice that pertains to food. Everyone watches the movie and...

Swedish Cured Salmon Gravlax the Easy and Economical Way

Appetizer Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Do you think that making Swedish Cured Salmon Gravlax is a long and complicated process? Nothing could be further from the truth. I’ll show how to make your own gravlax at home. I just love a pot-luck. Don’t you? And with the great summer weather...

Fig Bloghop: Polenta bouchees with Fig balsamic jam

Appetizer Recipes, Sauce and Condiment Recipes

Murphy’s Law! You know that darn Murphy? During the preps for the challenge I could not find a fresh fig. I made my recipe 2 weeks ago. Yesterday what do I see at the store??? Yep, fresh figs. Oh well this was still absolutely delicious. I liked the idea of...