A recipe for ginger plum preserves turns into tasty crostini appetizers with thinly sliced and toasted baguette, capricho de cabra goat's cheese, and fresh plums. Stone fruit season is one of my favorites. Coming at the end of summer, I wait patiently all year for its … [Read more...] about Ginger Plum Preserves and Easy Appetizers
Appetizers
Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini for Sunday Night Dinners
This recipe for baked arancini where leftover risotto is stuffed with fresh mozzarella balls, herbs, and bacon, breaded and baked is a meal you'll be happy to invite your family over to enjoy with you. Sunday dinners worked like clockwork when I was growing up. They were … [Read more...] about Baked Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini for Sunday Night Dinners
Vietnamese Honey-Soy Shrimp Spring Rolls
Beat the heat with these Vietnamese-style shrimp spring rolls, with honey-soy marinated shrimp. Fresh, cold, and crunchy, they make an ideal hot weather food. I hope you're in a forgiving mood. It's Thursday. The week has flashed by in a flurry of phone calls and well-laid … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Honey-Soy Shrimp Spring Rolls
Cilantro-Lime Fish Cakes with Sriracha Lime Mayonnaise: Leftovers Redone
Leftover fish and rice find themselves transformed into a cilantro-lime fish cake topped off with a spicy sriracha lime mayonnaise. Do you ever feel like you're walking around with a sign on your back that says, "Not cool enough?" I suppose it may just say, "kick me," and … [Read more...] about Cilantro-Lime Fish Cakes with Sriracha Lime Mayonnaise: Leftovers Redone
Tarragon Deviled Eggs with Capers and Crispy Ham
Hard boiled eggs get deviled with capers, fresh tarragon, spicy Dijon, and a bit of crisped ham to finish it all off. An easy way to twist your deviled egg recipe for Easter. The windows are open, and outside in the dark of night a soft rain is falling. It's that steady … [Read more...] about Tarragon Deviled Eggs with Capers and Crispy Ham
