Archive for 'Appetizers'

Padrón Peppers

Padrón Peppers

  When I saw these little peppers on my kitchen counter at the farm I thought they were just baby green bell peppers.  Oops… Although related to bells, I learned that Padrón Peppers are actually a unique [...]

Homemade Ricotta

Homemade Ricotta

Photo by Francoise Villeneuve Recipe by Victoria Cannizzo Ricotta translates to “recooked” as thrifty Italians would literally recook the milk whey that was leftover from cheese making.  The addition of an acid would separate the curds [...]

Homemade Goat Cheese

Homemade Goat Cheese

by Lissadell Cohen-Serrins If the words “homemade” and “cheese” spoken together conjure up images of Italian grandmothers kneading away endlessly at giant balls of mozzarella or wacky grey-haired scientists conducting dairy-related experiments in incubators, then fear [...]

Beet and Herbed Goat Cheese Towers

Beet and Herbed Goat Cheese Towers

Photo by Christopher Spaide Beet and herbed goat cheese towers are show-stoppers for any gathering, no matter the occasion.  Tender, sweet, and earthy beets pair deliciously with creamy, herbed goat cheese.  Use small beets if serving [...]

Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay

Photo by Brannon Conza This meal is always a hit at work and at home.  The chicken is super flavorful from the marinade.  And the peanut sauce… it’s ridiculous.  Seriously, I like the bowl every time [...]