This is one of those easy to put together appetizers/sides that will become a go-to in your repertoire… It’s naturally vegan, except for the cheese topping which can easily be replaced with a scattering of nutritional yeast. It’s a wonderful side for a dinner of soup or stew, a warm late afternoon snack after a…
Category: Appetizers
Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
Inspired by Michael W. Twitty’s transformative book The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African-American Culinary History in the Old South, this hummus is a nod to my continued journey of racism awareness. History moved the somewhat lowly black-eyed pea from a humble mainstay, or animal feed, to a symbol of good luck on New Year’s, due…
Yum Sauce
This is so simple, and so yummy. Great on broccoli, rice, chicken, pork, and I’m guessing would be fabulous with a rice bowl.
Spiced Chicken Skewers
These little chicken skewers are so moist and flavourful, that no dipping sauce is required, or wanted. Served with a trio of summer salads they make for a lovely al fresco meal. The meat is good served cold in a salad the next day for lunch, or using a smaller skewer, and threading on only…
Double Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Mushroom caps have long been a staple on appetizer buffets, and rightly so! They’re easy to do, usually just a mouthful or two, a perfect finger food. They’re typically filled with cream cheese, maybe with some crab mixed in. Cheese seems to be in so many appetizers, so if there’s a way to hold back on…
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