Category Archives: Appetizer

Blueberry Corn Salad

Ingredients 6 ears fresh sweet corn, husked 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 small cucumber, sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (see note) 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp ground cumin

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Arancine – Italian Rice Balls

Ingredients 2 cups chicken stock 1/8 tsp saffron powder or turmeric 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup short-grain rice, preferably arborio 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 tbsp freshly grated asiago cheese 2 tbsp freshly grated provolone cheese 24 1/2 inch cubes mozzarrella cheese (about 2 ounces) 1 [...]

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Onion & Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients For the pastry: 3/4 cup all purpose flour 5 tbsp butter 1 oz cheddar cheese, grated ice water For the filling: 1 1/2 tbsp olive or sunflower oil 3 onions, finely sliced 6 oz goat cheese 2 eggs, beaten 1 tbsp light cream 2 oz cheddar, grated 1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon (dried is [...]

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Zucchini & Onion Flatbread

Ingredients 1 pizza dough (homemade or store-bought) 3/4 cup goat cheese, at room temperature 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp italian herb mix (oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme, rosemary mixed 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (tellicherry if possible) 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 small [...]

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Snappy Cheese Crackers

Ingredients 8 oz extra-sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded ½ stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tsp kosher salt 1 cup flour 2 tbsp ice water

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