First off let me just say that greens sautéed in garlic ALWAYS taste amazing. It is no surprise then these dumplings should taste so great!
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Masala Vadas – Yellow Split Pea Lentil Fritters
Today I would like to share with you this very easy vada recipe from my cousin Uma. She had made these yellow split pea masala vadas for a lunch gathering and it was outstanding!
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Puff Pastry Spinach Pie
It’s the holiday season and you are probably heading to a few holiday parties and dinners, and if you are like me you are always wondering what to make for the holiday pot luck gatherings. Enter another very easy appetizer recipe, this puff pastry spinach pie from celebrity chef Ina Garten. Think the Greek spanakopita spinach pie but with lots more flavor.
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Toasted Baguette with Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Looking for an easy appetizer to make this holiday season? Then these baguettes with caramelized onions are the ones to try!
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Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
What an easy appetizer these stuffed mushrooms are to make! Super delicious and appetizing to look at, creamy and cheesy in a meaty mushroom, these stuffed mushrooms will be gone in mere seconds! Continue reading Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Parmesan Panko Stuffed Mushrooms
Warm, delicious and oh so gourmet looking, these panko stuffed mushrooms will be a hit no matter what occassion you make them for. A while ago I had made eggplant parmesan with a Parmesan panko mixture that turned out really good! When I made the eggplant parmesan I had way more panko mixture than I needed and ended up saving the remainder in the refrigerator. The panko mixture lasted a good one-month in the fridge. Finally I got around to using the panko mixture in something different this time – as a stuffing inside mushrooms. These stuffed mushrooms are so easy to make with the most stupendous of results!! They make for great party appetizers or even just to have while hanging out with the family on a late Sunday afternoon. Give it a try! Continue reading Parmesan Panko Stuffed Mushrooms
Dhoklas. Steamed Cream of Wheat Savory Bites
Light and spongy, salty, sweet and spicy – dhokla is a very popular appetizer prepared in the state of Gujarat in the Western region of India. Served as an appetizer with mint chutney these are delicious cake-like savory bites.
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Bhajias. Indian Chickpea Flour Veggie Fritters
Bhajias are deep fried Indian chickpea flour fritters that are a very popular snack and one of the most popular street vendor offerings in India.
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Spinach and Bell Pepper Quiche
Quick and easy to make with ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen, spinach and bell pepper quiches make for an awesome appetizer or for a light lunch served with a side salad.
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Fig and Onion Tart
Fig and onion tart might sound intimidating but is actually surprisingly easy to make with the most decadent of results. Sweet, salty, cheesy and crispy, this is an intense tart with over the top flavors and oh so good!
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