Category Archives: Vegetarian
Spicy Rosemary Cashews – Day 8 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
Okay, so I know that this is technically not a canapé but no holiday cocktail party would be complete without a bowl or two of these salty, spicy, herbal cashews. And if you have invited a few friends over for … Continue reading
White Bean Crostini with Rosemary – Day 5 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
This is a recipe that has a lot of things going for it. It is healthy, easy to make, a good vegetarian/vegan option, cost effective and really delicious. No difficult to find ingredients and no special equipment is needed. It … Continue reading
Pistachio Red Grape and Chèvre Truffles – Day 3 of the 12 Days of Canapés – 2010
Tonight I am hosting the first annual Kitchen Culinaire Food Bank Fundraiser. Every year we host some kind of Christmas party but this year I thought it would be a nice twist to invite our friends not only to stop … Continue reading
Butternut Squash and Mascarpone Ravioli in Wonton Wrappers with Brown Butter, Crispy Sage Leaves and Shaved Parmesan
I have been feeling some trepidation about posting this recipe. You see, it has to do with the dumpling wrappers for the ravioli. I can imagine there are more than a few people out there (food purists and true Italians … Continue reading
Crispy Sage Leaves
Just a quick post today to share a “recipe” that is the garnish for a butternut squash and mascarpone ravioli (with a twist) that I am hoping to post tomorrow. I have a bit of an issue when it comes … Continue reading
Roasted Beet Salad with Mâche, Green Beans, Toasted Walnuts and Roquefort
We are right in the thick of gearing up for Halloween night around here. For Glen and Max Halloween is one of the most important holidays of the year, right up there with Christmas and Max’s birthday. They plot and … Continue reading
Mushroom Lasagna with Radicchio and Rosemary
My trip to the Trout Lake Farmer’s Market this past Saturday morning was the highlight of the weekend. The weather was beautiful, both Max and Glen happily agreed to walk there with me, and once we arrived Glen even stood … Continue reading
Onion Tarts with Tomato Confit, Goat Cheese and Pesto
The birthday party for my parents on Sunday night was a big success. They invited some very lovely friends, and there was plenty of animated conversation, lots of laughs, a few cocktails, and some good food. Mom and Dad were … Continue reading