Category Archives: Appetizers

Frico Cheddar Straws – a Perfect garnish!

Posted on April 26, 2023 by HelenFern

I love to play in the kitchen. I’ve seen frico (fried cheese crisps) made on cooking shows, but I’ve never made them – until now! These tasty little treats are so easy to make. I’ll be making them again for … Continue reading →

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Goat Cheese Crostini with Preserved Lemon & Pomegranate

Posted on December 21, 2022 by HelenFern

This little appetizer packs a punch! The sharp goat cheese blends well with the salty preserved lemons, the sweetness of the pomegranate seeds and the tartness of the pomegranate molasses. The mint gives it just a little flare!! They were … Continue reading →

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Grilled Shrimp with Mango Salsa

Posted on May 17, 2022 by HelenFern

It’s been a long winter!! Spring is finally starting to win out and the weather is getting better. It’s time to get those grills ready and fire them up! The fresh mango salsa is refreshing and spicy and totally enhances … Continue reading →

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Ceviche – What is it?

Posted on May 4, 2022 by HelenFern

What exactly is ceviche? Ceviche (also cebiche or seviche) is fish “cooked” in citrus (typically lemon or lime), then mixed with vegetables and aromatics and eaten like a salsa. I always thought it was a Mexican dish. We used to … Continue reading →

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Dried Sugared Orange Slices

Posted on January 11, 2022 by HelenFern

I’ve seen dried orange slices in the craft store, but I never thought of them as a snack (Please don’t eat the ones from the craft store). At one of our visits to Trader Joe’s (yes, we shop there often), … Continue reading →

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