Are you looking for a simple, elegant, gourmet and versatile holiday appetizer? Then these Goat Cheese and Roasted Fig Tartlet appetizers are the perfect choice! Sweet, savory, creamy and crunchy all in one bite, these can be made a few days ahead of time, and the recipe is also very adaptable. The best thing about…
Appetizers & Tapas
Sweet and Spicy Peach Relish Recipe
Here’s a great recipe to use up those extra, or underripe, or overripe peaches this season – a Sweet and Spicy Peach Relish! So easy to make, doubles as a peach chutney, and can be customized to your taste! It’s peach season! We’ve been stocking up on them, and invariably end up with a few…
The Best Baked Fish Cutlets (Baked Fish Croquettes)
A healthier alternative to deep-fried fish cutlets (fish croquettes), these Baked Fish Cutlets are filled with a spicy fish filling and coated with a deliciously crispy, crunchy, golden breadcrumb coating! Perfect for snacking. Plus, they are indistinguishable from deep-fried cutlets in terms of taste, texture and appearance! One of my favorite snacks in the world…
Sri Lankan Curried Beef Buns (Sri Lankan Mas Paan)
Pillowy soft, delicious bread buns with a flavor-packed, spicy, satisfying, curried beef filling, and a great meat filling to bread ratio – these Sri Lankan Curried Beef Buns (Sri Lankan Mas Paan) are perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or as an appetizer/snack! Stuffed bread is legendary in Sri Lanka. It’s both comfort food and…
LA Galbi – Korean BBQ Short Ribs
There’s a reason why LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs) is so popular! Marinated with a riot of sweet and savory flavors, the meat is tender and succulent with some caramelization. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and grilling out with friends and family or cooking indoors on a griddle or stove top. The last…
Creamy Gruyere and Mushroom Eggs en Cocotte (Mushroom Baked Eggs)
These Creamy Gruyere and Mushroom Eggs en Cocotte rank very highly on my list of PERFECT breakfast/brunch dishes. An incredibly simple dish to prepare, but fancier and more flavorful than you could imagine! Individually and perfectly baked eggs with a runny, golden yolk, nestled in a creamy, herby, spiced mushroom sauce and gooey gruyere cheese,…
Crispy Cheese Jalapeno Bacon Bites (Fried Cheese Balls)
Extra creamy, extra cheesy and extra flavorful – these Crispy Cheese Jalapeno Bacon Bites (Fried Cheese Balls) are PERFECT for game day snacking and entertaining! Quick and easy, and can be frozen for later too. Gluten free options also included. Is there anything better than gooey, melty cheese in a crispy shell? Well, yes of…
Sri Lankan Fish Patties (Fish Empanadas)
There’s a reason why Sri Lankan Fish Patties (Fish Empanadas) are legendary. A slightly spicy, savory, scrumptious filling encased in a flaky and buttery crust, these fish pastries are PERFECT for game-day snacking, for breakfast or tea-time snacking, or for entertaining. You can use your choice of protein for the filling or make it vegetarian….
Easy Sausage Rolls with just 3 ingredients! (VIDEO RECIPE)
Quick and Easy Sausage Rolls with just 3 ingredients – puff pastry sheet, sausages, and a sweet or savory jam/jelly/spread. You can customize these easily with your favorite flavor pairings, and they can be made ahead and frozen for later too. Perfect for holiday entertaining, as an appetizer or as a brunch or lunch snack!…