Appetizer
Whipped Lemon-Feta Dip
It's getting to be dipping season when we bring our cocktails and appetisers outside to enjoy. This is an adaptation of a Food and Wine recipe. A perfect "pantry" dip for a bag of your favorite Margot's Morsels. Enjoy!
Crispy Roasted Cauliflower
This makes a nice weeknight side dish with very little effort. Or, it makes a delicious, healthy cocktail snack; place a little dish of Greek Tzatziki, or even just sour cream, for dipping.
Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes
I probably should have posted this right after the holidays, but it's still a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes. I used this recipe recently with leftover mashed potatoes, crushed Margot's Morsels Herb Stuffing, and made them as an appetiser-sized portion with just a dollop of sour cream and chives. I had extra Margot's Morsels Herb Stuffing in my freezer...did you know all the morsels freeze well? So good.
Faux Fried Pickle Dip
I admit this is a little off the wall, but if you have lived or traveled in the South, you may have been to a burger joint or diner that served fried pickles as a side. The lore goes that in the 1960s in Arkansas, Bernell "Fatman" Austin came up with the idea of dunking whole dill pickles in catfish batter and frying them. Lots of variations have evolved since.
Crab-stuffed Mushroom Caps
Whether a game day gathering or cocktails at home, try these crab-stuffed mushrooms at your next gathering. Mushrooms are earthy and abundant, complemented by the crab, a little heat, and a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Feta-stuffed Fried Olives
This got rave reviews over the holidays, and it is so simple. I found the olives already stuffed with feta cheese, but you could do it yourself or try a variety of cheeses, depending on your taste.
Hearty Chicken Soup
I love chicken soup especially as the weather starts to turn or if I have a cold. This great recipe is from the folks at the Ambitious Kitchen and takes the traditional version and adds some interesting spices.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Serves 8, as an hors d'oeuvres. Are you itching to entertain, well this will get everyone on board. A great party d...
Hot Crab Dip (Morselized, of course)
Getting ready for a big gathering...maybe Super Bowl LVI? This is a crowd pleaser with a bite and a sprinkling of Mar...
Baked Cauliflower Bites
Serves 4. These are so yummy and can be very easy. Using the frozen bags of cauliflower, WITHOUT defrosting, just dr...
Hungarian Mushroom Soup
Serves 4. What makes it "Hungarian"—the Paprika, of course! This is a rich and satisfying soup for a meatless Monday...
Crusty Mussels on the Half Shell
You can always find mussels in the shell at your local fishmonger but for those of us that live near the coast, harve...