Cucumber, brie, baguette this pretty much sums up what makes this easy appetizer so delicious. Fresh loaf of baguette topped with brie and a slice of cucumber and mint for garnish, absolutely perfect for a light afternoon tea or as an appetizer with evening drinks.
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Buttery Garlic Bread
The classic garlic bread turned up a notch. This is definitely not your average garlic bread, its extra buttery, with lots of fresh parsley, and lots of garlic. A perfect amalgamation of flavors that turns a simple French bread into something drool worthy.
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Parmesan White Cheddar Garlic Bread
A good loaf of French bread slathered with garlic, topped off with cheese and then melted in the oven, there is everything delicious in this combination of flavors – Bread, garlic and melted cheese, what more is there to say? It’s delicious đ! Continue reading Parmesan White Cheddar Garlic Bread
Cheesy Cauliflower Toast
I’ve probably mentioned this before, Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten is my all-time favorite celebrity chef!. I love watching her shows on Food Network. Continue reading Cheesy Cauliflower Toast
Cheddar Parmesan Caramelized Onion Baguette
My daughter Rani loves caramelized onions and tries to incorporate them in any dish she creates. She also loves garlic and as she informed me lately she prefers them cut into thick slivers so we get a garlicy slice in every bite. With these thoughts in mind she created this appetizer style cheesy baguette with caramelized onions and garlic. Continue reading Cheddar Parmesan Caramelized Onion Baguette
Creamy Burrata Cheese with Caramelized Leeks and Onions
Are you missing going out to your favorite restaurant? Sitting over a relaxing meal with family and friends over candlelight? We may not be able to go to our favorite restaurants and sit together just yet, but we can at least try and bring a piece of it home to enjoy. Enter this restaurant-inspired recipe.
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Roasted Carrot Tart
OMG!! This is one amazing tart! I am so excited to share this recipe with you all!! I came across this recipe during our Shelter in Place and here I was trying to pass my time watching Food Network when I came across a young pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz from New York who was showing Ina Garten how to make a carrot tart!
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Friday Flowers. Sugar Snap Pea Blossoms & Snap Pea Stir Fry
Happy Friday!
In the garden this week my focus continued on winter pruning. I moved up to my veggie patch to prune my rose bushes and to see how my veggies were doing, and boy was I surprised to see them thriving. Here is a look at my veggie patch with its pea shoots, green peas, and super greens. Continue reading Friday Flowers. Sugar Snap Pea Blossoms & Snap Pea Stir Fry
Mutias. Gujarati Rice and Chickpea Flour Dumplings
Mutias are steamed dumplings that are a specialty in the western state of Gujarat in India. These dumplings are made with day-old rice, chickpea flour, shredded vegetables, fresh cilantro, ginger, and a few spices. This combination of ingredients is mixed together and formed into dumplings, steamed and then shallow fried with mustard seeds. No only are mutias delicious what is surprising is how filling these mutias are; it’s the chickpea flour and rice veggie combination that makes these dumplings a satisfying meal. Mutias can be served as an appetizer or as a light lunch option with a side salad. Give them a try! Continue reading Mutias. Gujarati Rice and Chickpea Flour Dumplings
Ginger Shitake Pot Stickers
Shitake mushrooms all cooked with garlic, ginger, and cilantro pesto tastes so good that my mouth is watering as I type this. I love these pot stickers! An awesome vegetarian recipe for all you dumpling lovers these shitake dumplings will taste like your favorite Chinese restaurant. Continue reading Ginger Shitake Pot Stickers