Appetizers

A close up of some crackers with cheese and fruit

Spirited Fruit and Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

02/10/2011 |

This tasty appetizer was served as part of an Afternoon Tea which also included Holiday Sweet Potato and Turkey Empanadas,…

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A basket of empanadas with dip on the side.

Holiday Sweet Potato and Turkey Empanadas from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

01/19/2011 |

The Holiday Harvest Afternoon Tea at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen was a cornucopia of six delicious dishes that could be prepared for…

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A white plate topped with bread and spinach dip.

Garlic Buttered Crostini with Rustic Kale Pesto

11/01/2010 |

If you like garlic, this is the food of the Garlic Gods. I adore garlic, so when I eat these…

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A bowl of soup and a cup of broccoli.

Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup with Thai Pesto

10/20/2010 |

Right around this time of year I start trying to figure out what I am going to serve for our…

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A plate with four small pastries on it.

Mini Lemon Tartlets & A Culinary School Banquet

10/15/2010 |

By the end of March 1995 I had completed eight out of ten quarter classes required to receive my Certificate…

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A bowl of spinach dip next to some crackers and vegetables.

The Best Spinach Dip Recipe on the Planet

10/10/2010 |

The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays will be here soon and I am looking forward to making this Spinach Dip, which…

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A bowl of soup with zucchini noodles on top.

End of Summer Zucchini Soup & Smoked Salmon Tomato Cups From Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

09/30/2010 |

The theme for the Saturday Tea class this week at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach was Back…

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A close up of some cornbread on a table

Apple and Cheddar Bread & Autumn Harvest Brandy Pear Cake from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

09/26/2010 |

The theme for the Saturday Tea class this week at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach was Back…

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A table topped with glasses filled with ice cream.

Autumn Berry Tapioca Parfaits & Caramelized Onion and Brie Croissants at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

09/23/2010 |

The theme for the Saturday Afternoon Tea class this week at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in Manhattan Beach was…

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A pizza with mushrooms and cheese on top of it.

Mushroom and Spinach Quiche with Shredded Potato Crust and the Top 10 Googled Recipes

09/04/2010 |

If you have been following along with me, you know I am fascinated with the search engine terms people use…

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