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August 18, 2014
At Home with Friends

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Tequila Cured Gravlax

Many years ago, I had a new acquaintance and we found ourselves talking about — what else? — food. We were amazed to find out that we both were hooked on sesame Ryvita crackers. These are a simple whole grain, healthy cracker that we both loved. We talked about how we like to slather them […]

Apps & Alcohol Menu

 

Apps

Turkey empanaditas

Black beans empanaditas

Tequila cured gravlax

Mini pasta timballos with smoked mozzarella cheese

Caprese veggie skewers

Fig pesto torte

Buttermilk cheddar biscuits with pork tenderloin, peach jam and caramelized onions

Spicy turkey mini meatballs with yogurt dipping sauce

Grilled lamb chops

Kaleakopita

Chicken liver pate

Gorgonzola cherry bites

Alcohol

Sparkling peach martini

Peach old-fashioned

Dessert

Chocolate pudding

White peaches macerated in peach liqueur

Fresh berries

Homemade cookies (sugar cookiespignoli cookiesalmond meringue bites)

* Vegetarian

August 11, 2014

August 11, 2014
At Home with Friends

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Apps & Alcohol Party

  The idea for this soiree came to me at the Summer Solstice Party. While we were sitting in the garden, having drinks and appetizers, someone said, “These appetizers are so good, we could just make a dinner of appetizers”. I thought, what a great idea, a dinner of all appetizers, drinks and of course […]