by Josie | Aug 21, 2022 | Cheese, Cooking, Corn, Dairy, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Sauces, Vegetarian
These fritters are truly the best when you use fresh picked, sweet corn and in the Northwest, we have some of the best in the months of August and September. They make for a great appetizer or buffet hors d’oeuvre served with crema on the side. They’re...
by Josie | Jul 25, 2022 | Cheese, Cooking, Dairy, Gluten Free, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Recipes, Vegetarian
Everyone is craving this bruschetta dish in our household, so I’m reposting the recipe. There are tomatoes on the vine, it’s hot and I don’t want to cook. This is a perfect dinner. Just this. From our 2020 post: At some point you have to stop eating...
by Josie | Jul 1, 2022 | Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Recipes, Salad Dressing, Salads, Sides, Vinaigrettes
Fourth of July is around the corner and I’m thinking about what I want to make. We’re going to a party and the host has asked us to bring sides. I’m thinking salads and hors d’ouvre platters. They both travel well and serve the masses. Most of...
by Josie | Jun 25, 2022 | Chicken, Citrus, Condiments, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Nuts, Recipes, Roasting and grilling, Sauces, Sides, Skewers, Summer Pop-Up Menus
Food on sticks. It’s the best. Sate’ (or satay) is a popular street food found in Indonesia. Usually made with earthy, citrusy marinated chicken thighs or chicken breast, the meats are skewered and cooked over a flame and served with peanut dipping sauce....
by Josie | Dec 20, 2021 | Chicken, Dairy, Fermented Foods, Herbs, Hors d'oeuvres, Potatoes, Recipes, Sides, Skillet Cooking
Latkes are traditional potato pancakes. We made them every year for our new year’s brunch and served them with homemade applesauce, caramelized shallots, sour cream and chopped chives. There are so many recipes you could use and it seems that anyone who makes...
by Josie | Oct 21, 2021 | Condiments, Curry, Gluten Free, Hors d'oeuvres, Meal Planning, Salad Dressing, Salads, Sauces, Sides, Uncategorized, Vegan, Vegetarian
In my earlier days, the word hors d’oeuvre was typed in every single catering proposal I wrote. I just flashed back on that as my fingers quickly tapped it out on the keyboard. It’s still in there after all these years. This hors d’oeuvre idea was...
