Hello and welcome back! This year is the first time for me to start Christmas preparations this early. And I have to say – I am loving it! I used to try and hold off until the day after Thanksgiving, but then everything just felt so hectic. Tree – decorations […]
Appetizers
The Sashimi “Stack”
I suppose there is an actual name for this kind of dish, but I have always called it “The Sashimi Stack”. I came across a version of it on Zlata Panchenko’s Instagram page* years ago. I recreated it once for my husband’s birthday. And even though I bought a set […]
Bread Cheese with Honey
It might look like I missed some words or commas in the title. I did not! 🙂 Bread cheese is relatively new to me and my husband but it’s quickly become one of our favorite ways to start a meal. I used to see it all the time at our […]
Shrimp and Avocado Toast with Marie Rose Sauce
Hello and welcome back! I am on a shrimp kick lately, and I just had to share this recipe. SO many prices are rising lately that it’s been very reassuring to find shrimp humbly remain in the same price bracket. I do love a luxurious appetizer or a supplement from […]
Goat Cheese, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam Toast
What’s New? As I am writing this, it has been exactly one year since I became a citizen of the United States of America! It wasn’t a year any of us expected, and I was probably one of the last people to be sworn in maskless. For that, and many […]
Honey Goat Cheese and Pecan Stuffed Dates
I am not sure whether this dish falls under the category “Desserts” or “Appetizers”. It is definitely a little bit of both! Made with only three ingredients, it is an easy, quick, and delicious little bite. It is also a perfect snack to have on hand if your New Year’s […]
Steak Crostini
If you google “date night in ideas”, 99% of the dinner suggestions will include steak. Steak, steak with crab cake/lobster tail/shrimp in surf & turf recipes, steak with a side that most commonly would be asparagus or some kind of potatoes (because meat and potatoes is still a top combination […]
Pimento Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers
I don’t have an exciting story for these little guys. I’ve always passed by them at the store and thought “they’re so cute. I need to do something with them one day”. One of those days I went on with my grocery shopping and I saw a jar of pimento […]
Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
These roll-ups are so easy to make and they are perfect for a refreshing, flavorful appetizer. If these flavors are up your alley you can easily have them for dinner as a riceless version of sushi – just make more! Added bonus – you don’t need to turn on the […]