Category: Appetizers
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Wine Poached Pears with Brie & Bacon
There are many blogs that I enjoy reading, and one of them is palachinka. She has some really delicious Serbian recipes, both sweet & savory, and I love to check the site from time to time for inspiration. I recently came across a recipe she made with poached pears filled with blue cheese and wrapped…
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Light & Fluffy Shrimp Fritters
I really enjoy seafood and I am always looking for items that I can make with seafood that is not too expensive. I always buy the IQF mini shrimp when they are on sale, and have them on hand. They are very versatile for a quick stir fry, shrimp salad sandwiches and a delicious shrimp…
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Australian Sausage Rolls
It’s funny what adults sometimes remember about their childhood. My memories strangely enough seem to revolve around food or events that we attended where I had the opportunity to taste unique things. One thing that was always a delicious favorite was something I used to buy at the school tuck shop (canteen). It was a…
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A Mountain of Perfectly Fried Calamari, A Few Beers & Great Friends…
Growing up in a family that was influenced by so many different cultures, I learned the secrets to making fabulous food early on. As I got older, I perfected many of these secrets and they now belong to my repertoire of go to recipes that I am compiling. One of these dishes is fried calamari.…
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An Unforgettable Mushroom Napoleon…
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to visit the Peabody Hotel in Orlando Florida. I was so impressed with the elegance of the hotel and the extraordinary dining experience, that I have never forgotten it. On this particular trip, I even discovered the famous Peabody Ducks. I had the opportunity to see their famous…
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Wouldn’t You Like To Eat A Pepper Too?
Sorry about the title…I just couldn’t resist. For some reason, I felt a little nostalgic today, and had that old Dr. Pepper jingle playing in my head all day long. And, since I knew I was going to write a post about peppers today, well, I can only say that the song just got the…
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Australian (Aussie) Potato Cakes: Part 1
There are so many things I miss about living in Australia. The laid back life style, multicultural communities, the beauty of the land and the food…did I mention the food? The British influence left us with a Parliament, the metric system, great schools and dream-worthy fish and chips that will rival any fast food joint…
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Zesty Guacamole
Guacamole is one of the easiest and healthiest snacks you can choose to eat. It is so versatile that you can enjoy it as a dip with chips of your choice, as an accompaniment to tacos, burritos, tostadas, steak or chicken or just about anything! The creaminess of the avocado can also double as a salad dressing by…
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Meaty and Cheesy Tostadas for a Cinco de Mayo Treat
Ahhh, what fond memories I have of Cinco de Mayo celebrations of days gone by…When I didn’t have a care in the world and could sit for hours eating, drinking and chatting with friends until the wee hours of the morning. These days, my outings have to be a little more planned and organized because I seem to be involved…
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Zucchini Fritters
In my humble opinion, zucchini is such an underrated vegetable. At home, my family used them all the time in a few different ways. We would stuff them with meat and rice and cook them in a tomato sauce (when making yemista), or my dad would cut them in half lengthwise and fill them with…
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Traditional Greek Spanakopita (Spinach & Feta Pie)
Spanakopita (pronounced spa-na-kopeeta) is one of those delicious side dishes that is very well known by those who enjoy Greek cuisine. My family made it quite often and my dad’s recipe is the one I follow to the letter, because it’s THAT good. If you have never had spanakopita before, let me tell you about…