Category Archives: Appetizers
Spring Breakfast Tart
This weekend I am in Los Angeles spending some time with my dear sister Lisa. Over the past few years we haven’t really spent any solo sister time together and so these 4 days are very special. Being away … Continue reading
Longing for Spring Artichoke Soufflés
It is a sunny day at the tail end of winter that has me longing for spring. This morning at Norman’s Fruits and Vegetables, the greengrocer just down the street from my house, there were some beautiful artichokes. I had … Continue reading
Red Wine Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese Tartlets with Thyme
Wow! Well here we are (finally!) with our final recipe for the season and the year. Goodbye 2013. Hello 2014. Happy New Year! Thanks to everyone who visited this site over the past year, who booked a class, left a … Continue reading
Smoky Beetroot Hummus with Dill and Pistachios – Day 11 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2013
A very quick post tonight. We just got back from the beach where we spent some time with friends, had a bonfire, drank some wine, roasted some marshmallows and shared plenty of stories and laughs. I took a double batch … Continue reading
Cheese Sablés with Rosemary – Day 10 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2013
Early in December I had big plans. Plans to bake batches and batches of cookies. Enough to give to friends and family. Enough for all of my husband’s co-workers. Enough to send Max to school each day with a different … Continue reading
Radish Canapés with Black-Olive Butter – Day 9 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2013
Here is a stylish take on the classic french snack of buttered baguette with slices of radish and a sprinkling of crunchy fleur de sel. The French make a dizzying array of demi-sel butter which is the secret ingredient for … Continue reading
Cauliflower Fritters with Yogurt and Salmon Roe – Day 8 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2013
After all of the Christmas day feasting I am sure no one wants to talk about canapés but we have New Year’s Eve coming up in less than a week and I still have some great recipes to share. Let’s … Continue reading
Spiced Almonds with Rosemary – Day 7 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2013
Happy Christmas Eve! I am thinking there may be some of you out there that might take issue with me trying to sneak through these spicy almonds under the “canapé” title. I would argue that every good cocktail party needs some … Continue reading