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April 3, 2012 Filed under: Appetizers, Quick and Easy . Is it just me, or is it that whenever you get invited to go to someone’s house for a meal or get together, the one thing everyone usually asks you to bring is an appetizer? I always get baffled about what to bring since appetizers can range from something simple like cheese and crackers to something more extravagant like clams casino.
Potato and Chorizo Empanadas Recipe : Tyler Florence
Directions Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water; add the salt and bring to a boil, uncovered. Simmer until fork tender, about 15 minutes.
Basic Square Pan Pizza Dough Recipe (Sicilian-Style Dough)
[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] Note: To make without a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, yeast, and olive oil in a large bowl. Whisk to combine, then add water. stir together vigorously with a wooden spoon until homogeneous, about 3 minutes.
Gorgonzola and Fontina Nachos with Fennel and Mint
Serves 8 to 10 by Allison Ehri Kreitler from Fine Cooking Issue 126 Last Edit Date: 10/24/2013 2:42:51 AM This sophisticated take on nachos may sound unusual, but the salty-tangy Gorgonzola and creamy fontina meld beautifully, fennel seeds add a subtle anise note, and fresh mint brightens the mix. It’s an irresistible combination. 8 oz. tortilla chips (preferably unsalted or lightly salted) 10 oz. coarsely grated fontina (2-1/2 cups) 5 oz. crumbled Gorgonzola (1 cup) 2 tsp. fennel seeds 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint Position a rack 6 inches from the broiler element and heat the broiler on high.
Foolproof Pan Pizza
[Photographs: J. Kenji Lopez-Alt] I've got a confession to make: I love pan pizza. I'm not talking deep-dish Chicago-style with its crisp crust and rivers of cheese and sauce, I'm talking thick-crusted, fried-on-the-bottom, puffy, cheesy, focaccia-esque pan pizza of the kind that you might remember Pizza Hut having when you were a kid, though in reality, most likely that pizza never really existed—as they say, pizzas past always look better through pepperoni-tinted glasses.
Parmesan Biscotti
Parmesan biscotti Makes about 3 dozen. Note: These are especially nice served with a soft goat cheese.
Chocolate Chickpea Muffins (or Cupcakes for Breakfast!)
This post was sponsored by S&W Beans. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. I love garbanzo beans. Or chickpeas.
Mini Twice-Baked Potato Appetizers
Comfort food meets the cocktail hour..... Next time you throw a cocktail party or host a football bowl viewing party, give these mini twice-baked potatoes a try. I have made these tiny potatoes many, many times. They are easy to make, can be made in advance, are transportable, and are almost impossible to mess up, and when your guests are beginning to feel the need for some real food, these are perfect. The hardest part about making these twice-baked potatoes is scooping out the potato flesh without breaking through the skins.
Roasted Smoky Almonds
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Roasted Smoky Almonds Today’s recipe is brought to you by a few things – simplicity, lack of creativity and an insatiable snack craving. Since our move I have found myself eating fewer meals and eating small bites throughout the day. At one point, that was said to be a good thing for you, but I’m not sure anymore….that stuff is always changing!
