Baked Crab Dip
My mom has made this crab dip for years for family gatherings and I admit I am absolutely obsessed with it. It’s so simple and easy and absolutely delicious. I mean, when the majority of the dish is cream cheese, how can it not be? Haha ok hopefully haven’t totally put you off this dish … Continue reading
Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches
I made these easy sandwiches for a work party. I like how cream cheese and mint filling gives this sandwich a refreshing taste. You can whip these up in no time for events like baby showers, tea parties, bridal showers and more. Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches recipe via Epicurious Ingredients 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint … Continue reading
Tzatziki
Jen and I have been meaning to make tzatziki ever since our trip to Greece in 2007. We even bought the herb mix for it at the market during our trip. But somehow we’ve managed to forget until Jen decided to concoct the Mediterranean Feast of Baked Stuffed Peppers and Falafel Sandwiches. I used a … Continue reading
Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) with Tomato and Mozzarella
I was perusing Jen’s Essential Mediterranean Cookbook (newest edition here) looking for inspiration for a few meals for the week, and came across this hearty side dish. We both love eggplant and had leftover mozzarella cheese, so this was a done deal. I followed the recipe pretty closely, except substituted dried herbs for fresh parsley … Continue reading
Vinigret Salad
This salad is a very popular Russian dish that features the often stereotyped Russian staples of potatoes and beets. It shares many of its ingredients with Olivye, and so the two are frequently served simultaneously at large dinners during the salad/appetizer course. It is often referred to as “Vinaigrette Salad” on American websites, which makes … Continue reading
Harissa Salsa
When I attempted my first “Kei Kurobe” recipe, Roasted Beets with a Curry Vinaigrette, I had to buy a lot of spices that I had never used before, such as whole cumin seed and coriander. When I asked him when I would ever use these spices again, Kei sent me this recipe in response. Of … Continue reading
Housemade Ricotta
When I told a friend I was trying to make my own ricotta, she responded: “Leave a cup of milk in your fridge for 90 days and BOOM! Ricotta cheese.” – Shanmei So that is not really how one makes ricotta and I highly do not recommend trying it to see what happens… Ricotta, which … Continue reading
Crispix Arare – Japanese Style Party Snack Mix
Crispix Arare A delicious snack that satisfies both sweet and salty cravings. My boyfriend’s mother makes this yummy treat all the time and we all dig in! It’s so addicting and easy to make, give it a try. Pour yourself a bowl of this crispy sweet and salty goodness. Share with friends, or not.. =) … Continue reading
Insalata Caprese
Simple and refreshing salad! We also like to make mini caprese salads using cherry tomatoes and bocconcini (the smaller fresh mozzarella balls). You can stick them together with toothpicks and it is a great appetizer to bring to parties! Insalata Caprese Ingredients: 4 Roma tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 lb fresh mozarella, sliced 1/4 … Continue reading
Marinated Mushrooms
I found this recipe off my favorite Allrecipes.com website when I was searching for a variety of appetizers to make for an “indoor picnic” my flatmate and I were hosting. Everyone loved this zesty mushroom dish, and I didn’t have to make any changes to the original recipe as it was perfect as it was! … Continue reading
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