Had the best Brussels sprouts and potatoes ever at The Yardhouse in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I’m serious. They almost made me cry. I’ve never tasted anything like them before. The tart pull of the vinegar and the sweetness of the aioli all set off to perfection by the yielding goodness of the potatoes and Brussels sprouts – […]
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Category: Hors d’oeuvres
Organic Roasted Cauliflower Poppers with...
I am telling you, this tastes JUST like french fries and ketchup, and the whole this is so healthy, you actually SHOULD eat your fill. Cauliflower is a powerhouse of nutrients and the only fat to be found is in the olive oil it’s tossed in. The ketchup is a time-intensive recipe, but if you […]
Healthier Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Who doesn’t love spinach-artichoke dip at parties? (Or hoarded on a Tuesday night in your jammies – no judging.) But it’s so unhealthy! Now, I’m not saying this is at the top of the list of the American Heart Association’s healthiest recipes, but according to our local newspaper, the olive oil brings out the flavor […]
Baked Vegetable Chips
Why has it taken me so long to look for recipes for veggie chips? Honestly . . . Baked Veggie Chips Colorful, roasted root vegetables are a fun, festive snack or side. These perfectly seasoned chips are so tasty they don’t even need dip! —Christine Schenher, San Clemente, California 7 Servings Prep/Total Time: […]
Polenta Bruschetta with Shrimp and Spina...
Haven’t tried this yet. But look at this yumminess. It’s only a matter of time. Source: Taste for Adventure Grab some shrimp, a tube of sun-dried tomato polenta (or your favorite flavor!), some fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes (that you’ll slice up), cheese, garlic, pine nuts and oil. And salt and pepper. First make your pesto. […]
Cheese Wafers
They are easy to make. Even easier to eat. 😉 1 clove garlic ¾ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1 stick room temp butter 1 cup flour dash of salt dash of hot sauce Place all ingredients in food processor. Process until dough forms a ball. Divide dough in ½. Place each half in a […]
Bacon Cheese Ball
One of my fellow teachers back in my old life brought this in around holiday time and I still dream of it. Fortunately she’s not stingy. Courtesy of Kathy Bowman 8 oz cream cheese 1 small jar chip dried beef (rise, dry and chop) 6-8 green onions chopped (tops only) 1/8 teaspoon accent […]
Bravo! Cucina Italiana’s Bruschetta With
This recipe makes my father believe in heaven. Yield: 6 servings. Ingredients: 1 New York-Style Paleo Pizza Crust Mushroom Mixture 2 oz. olive oil 3 large portobello mushroom caps, diced finely 1 container of white button mushrooms, diced finely 1 medium yellow onion diced 3 – 4 cloves garlic, minced finely 1 medium tomato, diced ¼ […]