August 15th, 2011 | Appetizers, Nibbles and Dips, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Yankee Cook Recipes | 2 Comments »
We are former city-folk and this was the first blessed summer that I've had the opportunity to grow a vegetable garden since growing up in the 'burbs (I don't count the tomato plants I had on my fire escape in college). I was so eager to get started that I planted the seeds in little peat pots in early April and ...
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February 15th, 2011 | Appetizers, Nibbles and Dips, Beef | No Comments »
This lovely little nibble is always a big hit at parties. It adds a hearty touch to round out a menu of veggies, dip and canapes. The spices and salt break down the meat as it marinates overnight, resulting in tender, delicious morsels.
If you have a chaffing dish, or even a fondue pot, you may want to use it to serve the Moroccan Beef Hors d’Oeuvres to keep them from ...
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October 31st, 2010 | Appetizers, Nibbles and Dips | No Comments »
Simplicity is a beautiful thing. I have been making this recipe for Spice Pumpkin seeds for years and they are always a big hit. Sugar pumpkins are your best bet for pies and other seasonal side dishes, so this is a good recipe for any time you crack one open, but it also works well with seeds from the larger pumpkins normally used to make jack-o-lanterns.
If you are making these on Halloween Night...
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September 23rd, 2010 | Appetizers, Nibbles and Dips, Yankee Cook Recipes | 1 Comment »
There is a chill in the air as Summer hangs up its floppy sunhat, puts on a scarf and goes by the name of Autumn again. While it's sad to say goodbye to summer's warm weather and produce, the best has just begun. Fall's harvest brings all kinds of goodies, as you know. Aside from sweet squash and corn, more interesting and, dare I say, exotic fruits and vegetables are being grown and harvested in New Eng...
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June 17th, 2010 | Appetizers, Nibbles and Dips, Cheese, Side Dishes and Vegetables, Vegetarian, Yankee Cook Recipes | 2 Comments »
Farmers Market season is back. Thank goodness. This time of year, there is an abundance of greens - young kale, chard, lettuces and cabbages - all so fresh and bright, they emit the aromas of spring's sun and rain. You can taste the photosynthesis, they're that fresh.
There are plenty of wonderful things to make with greens. Salads and sautés spring to mind. This quesadilla recipe is like ba...
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April 4th, 2010 | Appetizers, Nibbles and Dips, Cheese, Vegetarian, Yankee Cook Recipes | No Comments »
I know, I know, I know. Sun-dried tomatoes are a un peu 1992, but I guess I'm a child of the 90's. For years I really didn't care for sun-dried tomatoes, so I missed out on it the first time around. They say your taste can change over time and in this case it certainly has. It's hard to imagine not liking them now.
Goat cheese has a lovely tang and provides the perfect foil for the sweet s...
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February 6th, 2010 | Appetizers, Nibbles and Dips, Cheese, Vegetarian, Yankee Cook Recipes | 7 Comments »
One of my favorite things to do for dinner is to make a few types of appetizers. It's especially fun if you plan on having friends over to watch a movie or sporting event (a-hem) on television. My favorite appetizers tend to be flaky, savory treats. Dips and things are great, but there's something decadent about having something that tastes like it came from a pastry shop.
These fit the bill nicely. Only a few ingredients ...
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December 27th, 2009 | Appetizers, Nibbles and Dips, Vegetarian, Yankee Cook Recipes | No Comments »
These are great little party nibbles and they're really easy to make too, which is good because they tend to go fast. The shiitake mushrooms bring a good bit of mushroom flavor and the white mushrooms carry the rest - very civilized of them. As they bake, the pastry rises around the mushrooms, forming a shallow cup. The mascarpone acts as an adhesive as it melts, leaving behind the rich flavor of cream.
I norm...
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We are former city-folk and this was the first blessed summer that I've had the opportunity to grow a vegetable garden since growing up in the 'burbs (I don't count the tomato plants I had on my fire escape in college). I was so eager to get started that I planted the seeds in little peat pots in early April and ...
This lovely little nibble is always a big hit at parties. It adds a hearty touch to round out a menu of veggies, dip and canapes. The spices and salt break down the meat as it marinates overnight, resulting in tender, delicious morsels.
If you have a chaffing dish, or even a fondue pot, you may want to use it to serve the Moroccan Beef Hors d’Oeuvres to keep them from ...
Simplicity is a beautiful thing. I have been making this recipe for Spice Pumpkin seeds for years and they are always a big hit. Sugar pumpkins are your best bet for pies and other seasonal side dishes, so this is a good recipe for any time you crack one open, but it also works well with seeds from the larger pumpkins normally used to make jack-o-lanterns.
If you are making these on Halloween Night...
There is a chill in the air as Summer hangs up its floppy sunhat, puts on a scarf and goes by the name of Autumn again. While it's sad to say goodbye to summer's warm weather and produce, the best has just begun. Fall's harvest brings all kinds of goodies, as you know. Aside from sweet squash and corn, more interesting and, dare I say, exotic fruits and vegetables are being grown and harvested in New Eng...
Farmers Market season is back. Thank goodness. This time of year, there is an abundance of greens - young kale, chard, lettuces and cabbages - all so fresh and bright, they emit the aromas of spring's sun and rain. You can taste the photosynthesis, they're that fresh.
There are plenty of wonderful things to make with greens. Salads and sautés spring to mind. This quesadilla recipe is like ba...
I know, I know, I know. Sun-dried tomatoes are a un peu 1992, but I guess I'm a child of the 90's. For years I really didn't care for sun-dried tomatoes, so I missed out on it the first time around. They say your taste can change over time and in this case it certainly has. It's hard to imagine not liking them now.
Goat cheese has a lovely tang and provides the perfect foil for the sweet s...
One of my favorite things to do for dinner is to make a few types of appetizers. It's especially fun if you plan on having friends over to watch a movie or sporting event (a-hem) on television. My favorite appetizers tend to be flaky, savory treats. Dips and things are great, but there's something decadent about having something that tastes like it came from a pastry shop.
These fit the bill nicely. Only a few ingredients ...
These are great little party nibbles and they're really easy to make too, which is good because they tend to go fast. The shiitake mushrooms bring a good bit of mushroom flavor and the white mushrooms carry the rest - very civilized of them. As they bake, the pastry rises around the mushrooms, forming a shallow cup. The mascarpone acts as an adhesive as it melts, leaving behind the rich flavor of cream.
I norm...