Ingredients: 8 hard boiled eggs, cut in half lengthwise 3 strips thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup finely minced cooked shrimp 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon finely minced green onion or chopped chives salt pepper shrimp slices for garnish Directions: Place the yolks in a small bowl. Lightly mash […]
snacks & apps
Shrimp & Chive Dip
Ingredients: 8 oz small “salad” shrimp or medium shrimp, chopped 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons minced chives 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/8 teaspoon celery seed salt […]
Rachel’s Ultimate Crab Dip
Ingredients: 16 oz blue crab claw meat 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup sharp cheddar 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1 shallot, minced Directions: Preheat oven […]
Pommes Frites with Two Dipping Sauces
Ingredients: 2-3 lb russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch wide, 3 inch long pieces canola oil frites sauce #1 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons parsley 2 anchovies frites sauce #2 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard freshly ground black pepper Directions: frites sauce #1: pulse all ingredients in a […]
Fresh Blackberry-Ginger Yogurt Pops
Ingredients: 1 cup plain, low fat yogurt (regular or Greek) 1 cup blackberries 2 inch knob ginger, chopped 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar Directions: Place the ginger in a blender. Pulse until fairly smooth and liquidy. Add the remaining ingredients and pulse until smooth. Pour into ice pop molds, leaving a bit of headroom for expansion. […]
Smoked Salmon & Caper Dip
Ingredients: 1/4 cup diced red onion 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature 5 oz smoked salmon 3 tablespoons capote capers* 2 tablespoons sour cream 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Directions: Cube the cream cheese and place it in a food processor along with the salmon, capers, pepper and sour cream. Pulse until fairly smooth. Add […]
Ham & Dill Deviled Eggs
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced length-wise 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup finely diced smoked ham 1/2 to 1 teaspoon finely minced dill Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mash together the egg yolk and dill until fairly smooth. Stir in the mayo and mustard. Add the ham then stir […]
Chipotle Hummus
Ingredients: 20 oz canned chickpeas 3 cloves garlic 4-5 chipotle chiles in adobo (with at least 1 teaspoon of a adobo) juice of 1/2 lemon 3 tablespoons tahini 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt to taste Directions: In a large saucepan, heat the chickpeas (in […]
Toasted Ravioli with a Warm Tomato Dipping Sauce
Ingredients: 16 to 20 oz fresh ravioli for the breading: 3/4 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon chervil 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons water or milk for the sauce: 14 oz canned diced tomato 1 clove garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chervil 1 teaspoon oregano Directions: In […]
Clam Dip, Gonna Have Clam Dip! Clam Dip!
Ingredients:10 oz canned “cocktail” clams, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons clam juice8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 cup sour cream1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons minced shallot1 teaspoon lemon zest1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon lemon juice1 large clove garlic, minced1/8 teaspoon celery seedsaltwhite pepperfinely chopped flat leaf parsley Directions:In a food processor or blender (I used my […]