Category: Appetizer

  • Crab Toasts with Smashed Avocado and Bloody Mary Aïoli

    Crab Toasts with Smashed Avocado and Bloody Mary Aïoli

    Crab Toasts with Smashed Avocado and Bloody Mary Aïoli A rich yet light crostini seafood as a starter to nibble on. The crab, avocado and mayonnaise mixtures can be made up to four hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate if assembled beforehand. 8 oz. jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over 1-1/2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest…

  • Smoked Salmon Rolls

    Smoked Salmon Rolls 1/4 lb. cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. thinly sliced fresh chives Kosher salt 3/4 cup shaved fresh fennel 8 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon (not hot-smoked) 1 Tbs. finely chopped fennel fronds TIP: You can mix…

  • Zucchini with Feta and Olives

    Zucchini with Feta and Olives

    Zucchini with Feta and Olives 3 or 4 small green or yellow zucchini (about 1 pound) 4 teaspoons basil pesto 12 pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 4 ounces feta, crumbled Olive oil Salt and pepper

  • Beans for Tacos

    Beans for Tacos

    Beans for Tacos 1 cup chopped yellow or sweet onion 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 cup dried lentil beans, rinsed 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon sea salt 2½ cups low sodium vegetable broth