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November 9, 2015
At Home with Friends

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Cardamom Rice Pudding with Peach Chutney

While lots of people remember rice pudding as a beloved childhood food, this is definitely an adults-only Rice Pudding. Adult because it contains Amaretto liqueur and also because of the sophisticated mix of flavors. Cardamom, almond extract, orange extract, cinnamon and a savory Peach Chutney are complex and oh so satisfying. You might think it’s […]

2nd Annual Apps & Alcohol Party Menu

Appetizers

* Grilled veggie crostini with goat cheese and red pepper spread or pesto

Lamb sliders with caramelized onions and raita, and roasted jalapenos

Crab claws with red sauce (GF)

Shrimp & Corn Cakes with Sauces (GF)

* Cheese platter with fresh figs and fruit (GF)

* Crackers

* Parmesan crackers (GF)

* Individual mini veggie frittatas (GF)

* Individual onion pies with blue cheese and walnuts

* Kaleakopita

* Cauliflower fritters with cumin and raita

* Olive tapenade tart with ricotta cheese

* Mozzarella tart with fresh tomatoes and roasted garlic

Desserts

* Cardamom rice pudding with peach chutney (GF)

* Triple almond cookies

* Mocha pot de crème with whipped cream (GF)

* White and dark chocolate brownies with white chocolate ganache

* Rocky road toffee (GF)

Beverage

* Basil Pomegranate Martini

*        Vegetarian

(GF)  Gluten free

September 21, 2015

September 17, 2015
At Home with Friends

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2nd Annual Apps & Alcohol Party

Last year’s party was so much fun, I couldn’t wait to do it again. Since part of my joy comes from the planning and cooking, I decided to do all new recipes. At the last minute, I added the Kaleakopita because people couldn’t get enough of it last year — or this. This year’s party […]