I didn’t discover radishes until I turned 30 and now I have a bunch in my refrigerator every week. They are great roasted with chicken, on an appetizer board with cheese and sautéed in butter. For my 3rd post on What I Made with My CSA I’m sharing my favorite way to enjoy radishes –…
BEET-BRINED DEVILED EGGS
In college, my roommates and I used to hard boil eggs by a placing eggs in boiling water and coming back for them 25 minutes later. They eggs were always over cooked with grayish yolks. Thankfully those days are long gone and I’ve graduated to a method for perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs that produce…
CANDIED MAPLE PECANS
Candied nuts are a sweet and simple way to enhance your autumn cooking. These candied maple pecans are great on their own, placed in a bowl for nibbling, and are also a nice addition to a cheese plate or salad. My girlfriend Jenny says they are like her “little friend,” as she mixes them into…
DOUBLE PEA AND RADISH SALAD
I love the simplicity of this salad. The quality of the vegetables in this salad is important because it is so simple and finished only with some olive oil, mint, salt and pepper. You can dress this dish up by using a variety of radishes, such as Easter egg, watermelon, breakfast or even black radishes….
PEA AND PROSCIUTTO CROSTINI WITH RADISHES AND RICOTTA
This is actually a recipe for two simple spring appetizers that complement each other well. I’m going to make a bold statement: these crostini are likely to be one of the best appetizers you’ll have this spring. I built this site about a year ago beginning with a few recipes pairing peas and prosciutto and revisited…
SQUASH DIP WITH AUTUMN CRUDITÉS
Squash Dip with Autumn Crudités – otherwise known as what you should probably serve at Thanksgiving. Appetizers are one of the quickest ways to ruin a dinner party, or stress yourself out beyond belief. Too often people get excited when planning a menu and understandingly want the whole fête to be impressive, from the cocktail bites…
FALL COCKTAIL BITES
This fall I’ve discussed entertaining alternatives to a dinner party, highlighting the appeal and simplicity of seasonal appetizers and first courses. I’ve touched on ideas for a soup and salad evening and also a fondue spread. Last week I shared a favorite drink and a bite to savor with friends. Today I’m focusing on three simple appetizers, all perfect for…
DEVILED EGGS
In college, my roommates and I used to hard boil eggs by a placing eggs in boiling water and coming back for them 25 minutes later. They eggs were always over cooked with grayish yolks. Thankfully those days are long gone and I’ve graduated to a method for perfectly cooked hard boiled eggs that produce beautiful…
QUICK PICKLES
Pickles are an easy way to turn seasonal produce into a near effortless appetizer. While you can use almost any vegetable, I like pickling hearty cauliflower and carrots for the fall. I use a combination of white and cheddar cauliflower florets and add red onion for some extra flavor. Simply cover the raw vegetables in…
PEAR AND SWISS CROSTINI
With the juicy pear, sweet maple syrup and earthy thyme, these bites taste like autumn. Apples could easily replace the pears in this recipe, but I love the texture of pears combined with the cheese and crisp crostini. I also find pears don’t seem to oxidize as quickly as sliced apples. You can prepare the Simple…