Appetizers

A bowl of corn salsa and tortilla chips on the table.

White Fish Ceviche with Peruvian Aji Amarillo Peppers Marinated in Lime Juice and Ginger

11/20/2011 |

This recipe was inspired by the one tablespoon of Ceviche prepared by Mary Sue Milliken that I had at the…

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Cadillac Culinary Challenge Oct 15, 2011, Irvine, CA Chef Mary Sue Milliken vs. Chef Yvon Goetz

10/25/2011 |

Aji Amarillo Ceviche by Chef Mary Sue Milliken The Cadillac Culinary Challenge I attended took place on a beautiful, hot,…

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Kalamata Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato Toasts

10/15/2011 |

Kalamata Olive & Sun-Dried Tomato on Pesto Toasts Makes 24 Hors d’Oeuvres 6 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts removed…

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Blue Baby Potato Salad

09/22/2011 |

I have several ways I usually prepare potatoes: mashed, baked, fried, in latkes, in potato salad, Potatoes Anna, scalloped potatoes,…

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A bowl of soup with bread on the side.

Chilled Leek and Zucchini Soup with Pancetta from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

08/28/2011 |

The theme for the cooking class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen last Saturday was Concert in the Park Picnic, featuring dishes that…

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A bowl of soup with meatballs and cilantro.

Tomatillo Albondigas Soup & Two Tomatillo Tales

08/08/2011 |

Tale One One afternoon last week my doorbell rang, which was a surprise, because I wasn’t expecting anyone. I opened…

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A tray of food with spoons and green leaves.

In Erika’s Kitchen Presents Trufflepalooza 2011

07/26/2011 |

Last Saturday I attended the third annual Trufflepalooza, a totally truffle-infused party given by Erika of In Erika’s Kitchen. About…

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A plate of food with shrimp and rice patties.

Fried Green Tomatoes with Tomato Brown Sugar Chutney

07/14/2011 |

Have you ever gotten up in the morning and said to yourself, today I have got to make me some…

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A white plate topped with two pieces of bread covered in sauce.

Former Finger Food Freshly Found

03/02/2011 |

When I was looking through my appetizer recipes last week, trying to find something good to take to the FBLA…

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A table filled with plates of food and desserts.

Spanakopita & Food Bloggers LA February Meeting

02/27/2011 |

Last Saturday the FBLA (Food Bloggers Los Angeles) group got together to discuss the relationship between bloggers and PR people.…

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