Ingredients: 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled and sliced lengthwise 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoon finely minced fresh Italian parsley 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fine truffle salt white pepper Directions: In a small bowl, use a fork (or a mini chopper/food processor) and thoroughly mix together the yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, herbs and pepper. […]
snacks & apps
Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2/3 cup flaked smoked trout 1 1/2 teaspoons ground mustard 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon sea salt freshly ground black pepper Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mash together the egg yolk and trout until fairly smooth. […]
Fresh Jalapeño Bacon Dip
Ingredients: 1 shallot, chopped 4 jalapeños, cored and quartered 3 strips thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature* 16 oz sour cream* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place the peppers and shallot in a food processor. Pulse until finely […]
Seven Spice Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 3 hard-boiled eggs* 1 tablespoon mayonnaise ½ teaspoon Japanese seven spice powder (shichimi togarashi) 1/3 teaspoon rice wine vinegar 1/3 teaspoon mustard powder Directions: Slice the eggs in half. Scoop out the yolks and set the whites aside. In a small bowl, mash the yolks with a potato masher. Add the vinegar, mustard powder […]
Artichoke Basil Dip
Ingredients: 1 lb labne (Kefir cheese) 14 oz canned artichoke hearts in brine, drained and chopped 3/4 (loose) cup of fresh basil leaves 1 shallot 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons nonpareil capers 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce zest of one lemon sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place the basil, shallot, zest, Worcestershire […]
Anchovy & Italian Parsley Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 6 hard boiled eggs, cut in half lengthwise 2 anchovy filets (packed in oil and blotted dry) 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika salt pepper capote capers for garnish Directions: Place the yolks, anchovies, spices and condiments in a blender (I used my […]
Smoked Salmon Spinach Labne Dip
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb labne (Kefir cheese) 1/2 lb smoked salmon (not lox), flaked 3/4 cup squeezed dry, defrosted frozen chopped spinach 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons herbs de Provence 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon pepper sherry 1 tablespoon minced chives 1 teaspoon dry mustard zest of one lemon sea salt freshly ground […]
Broccoli & Sun-dried Tomato Dip
Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 8 oz sour cream 1/3 cup minced sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 minced shallot 2 cloves garlic salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Steam the broccoli. Drain thoroughly. Finely chop or pulse briefly in […]
Kiwi-Lemon-Galangal Ice Pops
Ingredients: 4 cups peeled, halved kiwi juice and zest of 1 (large) lemon 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh or ground galangal root or ginger Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth and well combined. Pour into ice pop molds. Freeze until solid. Yield: about 12 ice pops, depending on […]
Shrimp & Spinach Dip
Ingredients: 5 oz cooked shrimp, divided use 4 oz cream cheese, at room temperature (reduced fat okay) 1/4 cup packed, defrosted chopped spinach 1/2 cup 0% or 2% Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 shallots, sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce salt pepper Directions: In a food processor, blend together the yogurt, […]