If you like Greek salads, you will love this authentic version. I can’t stop making this salad and eating this salad. Notice there isn’t any romaine or greens. Just large cut up cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, red onion, and chunks of feta. The usual suspects. What sets this apart is the addition of capers, thin sliced…
Category: Appetizers
Gazpacho
I just made my first batch of gazpacho this summer for an event. I served them as shooters and they were a hit. Keep making this recipe all summer as the tomatoes ripen. A great starter to a summer barbecue in small bowls or serve as a shot. Gazpacho Makes approximately 32 oz 1 1/2…
Whipped Feta
Put this easy recipe on your radar for summer. You can build a Mezze platter with this condiment, or use with your favorite Greek salads and Mediterranean dishes. To make a platter you can choose a variety of roasted and fresh vegetables, homemade pita chips, nuts, dried fruits, olives, prosciutto, various charcuterie items. You do…
Apple Cheddar Tarts
Thanksgiving is one week away. Did you forget about that puff pastry in the fridge or freezer? Well, time to have a plan. Here is an easy appetizer or dessert. A little savory, a little sweet. It just works. Apple Cheddar Tarts Serves 6-8 1 sheet puff pastry 1/4 cup honey mustard sauce 1 large…
Grilled Chicken Sliders
It’s been a long time since I posted a recipe and I’m going old school with this one. Too many times we’ve all had a grilled chicken sandwich. Boring right? They all feel the same. I’m mixing it up by making this a slider. Adding grilled romaine lettuce, homemade Italian vinaigrette marinade, and a green…
Savory Leek Tart
Savory leek tart.What a simple treat, and a simple recipe.The most difficult part is making sure your leeks are clean. Chop and rinse to get rid of any grit. Quality pre-made pastry is a game changer, but if you love to make dough, you got this. Sauté a little, roll out the dough, spread your ricotta,…
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