Category: Bright & Fresh Starters

Pretty in Pink: Strawberry-Tomato Gazpacho Shooters (New Recipe!)

Pretty in Pink: Strawberry-Tomato Gazpacho Shooters (New Recipe!)

This chilled Strawberry-Tomato Gazpacho is sweet, savory, and just a touch spicy. Made in minutes with fresh summer ingredients, it’s a refreshing starter or poolside snack—and a showstopper in a shooter glass.

Marigold Plums Make a Great 5-Minute Appetizer

Marigold Plums Make a Great 5-Minute Appetizer

Recipes don’t have to be complicated to be good. This quick appetizer recipe pairs the sweetness of plums with the tart, silky-rich balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt gives it a zippy little punch.

Roasted Salsa Macha Asparagus with Hollandaise

Roasted Salsa Macha Asparagus with Hollandaise

Recipe for a wonderful asparagus treat that can be a starter, a stalwart partner alongside a steak or other big protein, or a centerpiece for a vegetarian meal. This roasted asparagus is simple, savory, al denté and foodie-worthy.

Blistered Shishito Peppers and Grape Tomatoes are a Winning Combination

Blistered Shishito Peppers and Grape Tomatoes are a Winning Combination

We made blistered shishito peppers at home, adding grape tomatoes, and have a very simple recipe for this quick and easy appetizer that disappears in minutes.

Children Make Their Own 5-Minute Throwdown Apple Appetizer from a Description of “The Formula”

Children Make Their Own 5-Minute Throwdown Apple Appetizer from a Description of “The Formula”

Smart children prove the concept of knowledge transfer on the 5-minute appetizer formula.

A Savory-Sweet Apple Appetizer, and a Formula for the 5-Minute Appetizer

A Savory-Sweet Apple Appetizer, and a Formula for the 5-Minute Appetizer

This is a story about how a gift of homemade jelly made its way into an appetizer, and a formula / template recipe for throwing together a 5-minute appetizer.

In Appreciation of… Belgian Endive

In Appreciation of… Belgian Endive

In its raw form, with its clean, crisp flavor and boat-like shape, this little finger-sized leaf is a perfect delivery device for richer foods.

Glover Gardens Radishes with Pesto-Butter and Coarse Sea Salt

Glover Gardens Radishes with Pesto-Butter and Coarse Sea Salt

Radishes with pesto-butter and sea salt are a garlicky-good appetizer.

Quick& Elegant Appetizer – Belgian Endive with Brie & Grapes

Quick& Elegant Appetizer – Belgian Endive with Brie & Grapes

Throw down a quick appetizer with bright summer flavors by adding brie and jam to Belgian endive.

Antipasto Fresca, AKA Mini Caprese

Antipasto Fresca, AKA Mini Caprese

Only a half hour’s notice that guests are coming and in need of an appetizer? These fun little finger food treats can be pulled together in ten minutes. #recipes #food #appetizers