Archive for the ‘Appetizer’ Category

• Kitchen Olympics closing ceremony: We have winners of Bronze, Silver and Gold

  Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

  Thanks to everyone for entering the Fabulous Food Finds Kitchen Olympics! Olga and I had quite the time sorting through all the recipes submitted, and we are now pleased to announce those Kitchen Olympians!
  We will start with today’s winner of Bronze: Roxanne Chan of Albany California and her winning recipe for Garlic Goat Cheese Truffles. She [...]

• Poppin hot! ~ Recipe: Jalapeno poppers

  Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

  Come summer, easy entertaining is just my style. Finger foods to serve guests on the deck with chilled wine are a match made for sultry nights. Stay outside and enjoy the midnight air by cooking your entire meal on the grill starting with a great appetizer.
  One of my favorites growing up were Jalapeno Poppers–simple to [...]

• Plunge in flavor ~ Recipe: Grilled dates with mascarpone and pancetta

  Wednesday, March 24th, 2010

  You’ve heard of the Terminator; well now comes the Olivator. Not quite as scary as Arnold Schwarzenegger, it’s an easy to operate plunger that delivers great flavor to your favorite pitted olives. But it’s also a fabulous tool to stuff ripe juicy figs, sweet cherries or succulent dates.
  Spooning soft cheeses, chocolate, and other messy foods [...]