Appetizers
finger foods & appetizers...
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Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini {with Honey & Lemon}
Blueberry Goat Cheese Crostini {with Honey & Lemon} There something really wholesome about a beautiful bowl of fresh spinach and mixed greens sprinkled with the fruit of summer. That’s exactly how I’ve been enjoying my salads lately…with assorted berries, nuts & cheeses. Last week when I got to the end of several of my salad ingredients I was left with spinach, blueberries, and a bit of goat cheese. I drizzled that with balsamic vinaigrette and discovered my favorite salad of the summer.
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Shelby’s Yummus Hummus {Roasted Garlic & Herb}
Shelby’s Yummus Hummus {Roasted Garlic & Herb} If my kid had a signature recipe it would have to be her Yummus Hummus. She started making it several years ago as she discovered a new passion for ‘real’ food. This recipe was something she could make completely from scratch. She actually took great pride in soaking the garbanzo beans overnight and getting up in the morning to make a batch before heading off to work. I remember always hoping she would leave a little behind for mom.
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Tzatziki Sauce
Tzatziki Sauce. This traditional Greek cucumber yogurt sauce is a key ingredient in a Lamb Gyro and Greek Chicken Meatballs. It also makes a wonderful dip to pair with a fresh veggie platter. Served chilled, it’s so nice and light, yet full of flavor. The fresh mint, garlic, and lemon juice play oh so nicely together. I could go on. Instead I think you should make some…you’ll love it.
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Zephyr Squash Refrigerator Pickles
Zephyr Squash Refrigerator Pickles.
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Mango Salsa
Mango Salsa. You really ought to give fresh fruit a chance. I know I’m preaching to the choir for many of you, but there are a good number of people who don’t want to be bothered with fruit. Ahem.
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Crisp Cod Cakes {with Peach Basil Relish}
Crisp Cod Cakes with Peach Basil Relish. I had a moment yesterday. A really big moment. I was on my way to work via McDonald’s drive-thru when my phone rang. The voice on the other end said “Lib, I’ve got to do something.” I pulled my car into a parking lot and sat and listened. She proceeded to share a conversation she had with her 7 year-old daughter that morning…a conversation that brought us both to tears.
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Peach Basil Relish {or Salsa}
Peach Basil Relish aka Peach Basil Salsa.
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Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
Eggplant Parmesan Stacks. I won’t pretend this is anything more than an attempt to sneak another Eggplant Parmesan recipe onto the pages of Lemony Thyme. I want us to have options after all. And they are kind of fun all stacked up and pretty.
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Italian Stuffed Mushrooms
I have always loved mushrooms. Raw. Cooked. Stuffed. In Stuffing. In fact, my very first (and only…to date) contribution to a cook book, was a little piece on Mushrooms. Mind you I was 13 and my culinary skills were….non-existent. I plan to share more about this fabulous family cookbook in the near future, but for now I’ll focus on these Italian Stuffed Mushrooms.
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Boursin Garlic & Herb Spread
I’m not sure when Boursin Spread became so popular, but as a child I can remember it being served with crackers and other nibbles in the 5 o’clock hour. What I don’t recall was if my mom made it herself or bought it. Flash forward 20 years and I’m certain my sister made it from scratch. She has always been creative and confident in the kitchen. I believe a bit of that has worn off on me.
