Serves a Crowd
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Korean Hummus
I had some guests coming for dinner yesterday and I saw testkitchenette's Edamame Hummus recipe and thought that sounded good. I can usually get fresh, depodded edamame and thought it would make a nice starter for the party. Well, mostly. I wanted something a bit more Mediterranean, so while I Iiked the idea, I thought I might cut the sesame oil in favour of olive oil, and maybe cut the rice vinegar and try a bit of balsamic, or perhaps jerez sherry vinegar? And, instead of the ginger, maybe I'd give it some heat with a bit of pimenton. But the almonds and the garlic, they were definitely staying. So then I couldn't find edamame. In the end, I concocted this, but the almonds and the garlic remain. I ended up giving it some heat with Korean taeyangcho gochujang, which is a fermented chili and soybean paste, sort of miso and chili all in one. Yummy stuff. I used a whole 60gm tube, but think some brands might be hotter than others, so taste before you commit yourself.
BLT dip
This is a dip I have been making for years. Although it doesn't actually have lettuce in it, you will swear that it tastes just like a BLT sandwich. Best served with Pringles.
Chee'dip
This was the snack my children always called for (and didn't always clearly enunciate). It's based loosely on a dip served at a pseudo-Mexican (it wasn't even TexMex, but the cheese dip remains iconic in my memory) restaurant in town. Some version of this dip, generally known just as Ro-Tel after the key ingredient, is served at 90 percent of the casual parties in the American South, particularly if said parties involve teen-agers. But it's a tasty and enjoyable dip, and has a way of continuing to appear on the chip in your hand long after you thought you'd quit eating it.
Sauteéd Kale
I love kale. My boys love kale. Even my husband goes for it. Kale is a universally favorite vegetable in our family. And boy am I lucky since it's a superfood. Given our collective kale obsession, I am always looking for more ways to cook kale, and this is one of my favorites. http://www.elanaspantry.com/sauteed-kale/
Cinnamon Pecan Brittle
This Cinnamon Pecan Brittle is great for a party or nice to keep around as a gluten-free snack. With very few ingredients, this is a recipe you should save.
Marinated & Grilled Spring Artichokes
This recipe yields the best Marinated and Grilled Spring Artichokes! Dipping sauce like aioli or oil and lemon are not needed whatsoever. Easy and delicious.
Megadarra (Lentils and Rice with Caramilized Onions)
This megadarra recipe was given to me by my dear friend Soulafa Akel. This dish is of the poor, but is wonderful... it is best served at room temperature.
Cider and Tequila Hot Toddy
This is a progressive take on the classic Hot Toddy. It sounds odd, but it is truly a great cocktail. It was adapted from a Gourmet magazine recipe. Hope you enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Galletas de Suero (Buttermilk Biscuits)
These galletas are the perfect recipe for your feast. Mom whipped these up one day and they were a hit. They’re simple to make and smell so good when baking!
Poached Egg Soup (Changua con Huevo)
There is a complexity to this Poached Egg Soup recipe: cilantro, amazing textures, green onions, the lovely blend of milk and stock, and that poached egg.
Simplest Fried Okra
Okra, cornmeal, oil, salt. That's it. As always, take care (and wear shoes!) when deep frying. ---BTE
grilled apple slices with prosciutto & cheddar
In this Prosciutto Wrapped Apples recipe the nutritional fiber from the apples and protein from the cheese and prosciutto will keep you satisfied. Try it!
Jammy Boursin French Toast
This Boursin French Toast recipe is easy to prepare, just needs to be popped in the oven in the morning, and there's not much cleanup afterwards. Enjoy!
Danish Blue & Cheddar Cheese Balls
My mother is a wonderful cook and she has taught me many a lesson in the kitchen. However, the real chef in the family is my grandmother, who we adoringly call, Honey. Honey recently gifted me all of her famous recipes and I feel like I have inherited the Hope Diamond. One of my favorite ways to 'spoil my supper' growing up was with these tasty cheese balls.
Tawny Port Two Cheese Spread
I wanted something different from the typical cheddar and wine spread. Something a little tangy and a little sweet, a little nutty and a little spicy. The port provides a nutty flavor and the quatres epices give it a nice warmth.
Nana's Cheese Breads
This recipe has been a family tradition since before I can remember. Every Christmas Eve, my Nana makes these bite sized cheese breads to go around before dinner. I've never seen an appetizer disappear as fast as this one does with my family. This recipe is so simple with very few ingredients and requires minimal effort when hosting a party. The flavor of these cheese breads will have you craving them after the first bite!
Turkish Figs with Anise and Walnuts
These sweet and savory, soft and crunchy Turkish fig treats are always in my travel bag whether flying or driving. The recipe is simple with anise and walnuts.
Nutella Bruschetta with Fresh Fruit
I'm a nutte-lla-holic! I'm always trying to think of recipes where I can use one of my favorite ingredients of all times! I grilled some crusty artisan bread on the grill pan and smothered on a generous amount of Nutella and topped off with berries, apricot & kiwi fruit slices! I watched my guests devourer this scrumptious, chocolaty, hazelnut, fruity goodness hors d’ oeuvres! A crowd pleaser!!!
Pupusas stuffed with sauted mushrooms and pesto
I am lucky enough to have a fabulous tortillaria near my home that sells fresh organic masa. I make everything from challah bread to corn dogs with it. But if I can't make it over there, I make my own masa from dried organic corn and "cal." Blows masa harina out of the water. These pupusas aren't made quite like a Salvadorian grandma would, but they're delicious. You can fill them with near about anything. They freeze well too (heat them thoroughly in an oven before serving). Bring these to a party and, trust me, there will be no leftovers.
Turnips a la Res
This is based on a potato au gratin served by Bill and Moreton Neal when they cooked at La Residence (known locally as La Res.) The potatoes are luscious, but I think the turnip baked in cream is from some other reality. And low carb to boot.
Root Gratin
This side has appeared on our Thanksgiving table for almost 35 years, and is a favorite of adults and kids alike. Linda Olney's recipe, included in the Time Life Good Cook series, is the inspiration for this dish that I have tweaked to be more appealing to the crowd that professes a dislike of turnips. Salting the vegetables prior to assembling the recipe leeches the bitterness out of the roots, and the substitution of Ritz cracker crumbs to top the gratin adds a delicate sweetness. - Bevi
French baguette, with Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, Italian Organic Fig preserve and Balsamic Glaze
My local grocery store is now carrying a selection of Di Bruno cheeses, as well as various condiments and jams. I created this recipe for an appetizer for one of my dinner parties, and it was a hit....The blend of sweet fig and savory balsamic, along with the melted cheese, was a delight to the senses!
Cindy's Mom's Sweet Potatoes (or Yams)
My friend Cindy gave me this recipe for her mom's yams/sweet potatoes. They're the bomb! I love sweet potatoes on their own but dolled up like this? Irresistible. Giving the yams/sweet potatoes a long, slow simmer in the salted butter-brown sugar-maple syrup concoction changes everything -- they're tender, buttery-smooth and surprisingly, not too sweet. Try to find tubers that are relatively straight to make the initial quartering easier.
Roasted Cumin Carrots
I love carrots and cumin - this is easy enough to toss together quickly, which is a relief at Thanksgiving when there's a lot going on.