Capellini – Cold Angel Hair Pasta Jump to recipe Cold, tangy, slippery, and satisfying – this dish is my party regulars. You can make it a day before and is a pretty dish with Italian colors. This one is balsamic vinegar and basil base, and […]
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Corn Soup Shots
Corn Soup Shots Jump to recipe Restaurants serve “amuse” between courses. It’s a small bite before the main course. I thought this recipe is perfect for amuse: serving cold corn soup in a shot glass. Shots are usually alcohol drinks, but it would be fun […]
Goat Cheese and Honey Dip
Goat Cheese Honey Dip Jump to recipe I got this recipe from a friend’s wife in Virginia. It’s a super quick appetizer with only a few ingredients. And delicious! I personally think this recipe really showcases the goat cheese taste. Goat cheese is a bit […]
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio
Ahi Tuna Carpaccio Jump to recipe When you get a very good Ahi Tuna, try this recipe. Cooking Tips: When you flatten the tuna slices, lightly pound them since they are very fragile. Mix lime and lemon juice (orange too) and it makes more refreshing […]
Superfood 18 Smoothie
Superfood 18 Smoothie I know you just tried to close my site when you saw “18 superfood (ingredients).” Just wait one second. Give me 1 minute to explain (sounds like a sales pitch). The Young smoothie is a ‘SUPER FOOD’ smoothie which is the result […]
Caprese Salad – Italian Tomato and Mozzarella
Caprese Salad – Italian Tomato and Mozzarella Jump to recipe Named after the island of Capri in the bay of Naples where it is believed to have originated. When we lived in Naples, I first tasted real Mozzarella, which is made from buffalo milk. It […]
Miki’s Potato Salad
Miki’s Potato Salad Jump to recipe When our kids were small, we had so many picnics and get togethers. This potato salad was very popular and got my name on it! The secret ingredients are a French mustard called Pommery and Japanese Kewpie Mayonnaise. Pin […]
Ahi Avocado Tartare
Ahi Avocado Tartar Jump to recipe Choose this recipe when your get good Ahi (Tuna). The lemon lime soy sauce makes Ahi tartare tangy refreshing taste. Add avocado and eat with crackers. Pin Print Ahi Avocado Tartare 0 from 0 votes Course: AppetizersCuisine: French, AmericanDifficulty: […]
Coleslaw
Coleslaw Easy, quick and refreshing salad and great for a side dish. Pin Print Caleslaw 0 from 0 votes Course: SidesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy Servings 2 servingsPrep time 10 minutesCooking time 5 minutesTotal time 15 minutes Ingredients 2 cups Shredded cabbage 1 small carrot (sliced thin) […]
Smoked Salmon Platter
Smoked Salmon Platter Jump to recipe Back in the 1980″s when we lived in Naples, Italy, we would often dine at the officer’s club at the NATO base there. This dish was so delicious. Smoked salmon is good as is, but when you add more […]
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