Category Archives: Appetizers

Scallops Crusted with Pistachios

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Crostata di Ricotta – Cheese Pie

Okay, cheese and pie.  Enough said. It has to be good.  Said to be one of the oldest Roman dishes. This recipe comes from an Time Life Book on Cooking from Italy about 1968. The whole series was called Foods of the World.  … Continue reading

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Crab Cakes Baltimore

1 pound of crab flakes 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp dry powdered mustard 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 egg yolk 1 T mayonnaise 1 tsp chopped parsley Coating: 1/4 cup Flour 1 egg beaten 1/3 cup bread … Continue reading

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Deviled Crab

2 cups crab flakes 1 cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp celery salt 1 tsp chopped parsley 1/3 tsp dry powdered mustard dash of cayenne 3 hard cooked eggs diced 1/2 cup melted butter 1 … Continue reading

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Watermelon Curry

Watermelon Curry ¼ large seedless watermelon, cut in 1 ½ inch cubes 1 ½ red chili Pinch of turmeric ½ tsp coriander 1 tsp garlic puree 2 T oil ¼ tsp cumin seeds Sugar to taste 2-3 tsp lime juice … Continue reading

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Bar Nuts

Nigella’s Union Square Bar Nuts Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (18-ounces) assorted unsalted nuts, including peeled peanuts, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans and whole unpeeled almonds 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons dark … Continue reading

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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Who can resist hot dip? Ingredients: 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach (thawed, drained and coarsely chopped) 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and coarsely chopped) 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise … Continue reading

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Hot Crab Dip

yield: Makes about 2 cups Fresh crab meat is so rich, fabulous, and sweet that, for this dip, I wanted to highlight the texture and flavor of the crab without masking it. Served bubbly hot with a crisply browned, lemon … Continue reading

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Salmon Confit with Arugula and Balsalmic Reduction

Salmon Confit with Arugula and Balsalmic Reduction If there is one fish I love, it is salmon.  My husband just doesn’t like it.  So, instead of a main course, I can get away with a Salmon salad or make it … Continue reading

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Crispy Roasted Potato Cubes or Fries

Heat oven 450 degrees. Potatoes (any kind, red, sweet, idaho) chop into 1 inch cubes or into 1/2 inch fries Arrange on sheet pan, single layer only or they will not brown.: These potatoes are very versatile. You can use any … Continue reading

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