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Calamari
Cooking calamari at home is fun and easy. From cleaning to cooking, you get to choose how you want to make. Serving homemade Mediterranean flavors calamari brings a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, making it a memorable addition to any meal shared with family and friends. Or do what I did, just eat it all yourself 😍
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Puff Pastry Florets with Pancetta & Mushrooms
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer this holiday season, this is a good one. Putting my puff pastry from the freezer to good use, I whipped up a delightful and entertaining appetizer that was a hit with everyone. It’s amazing what you can come up with when you let your creativity run wild with the ingredients already in your fridge. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things—you never know what will become your next go-to dish!
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Puff Pastry Florets with Pancetta & Mushrooms If you’re looking for an easy appetizer this holiday season, this is a good one. Putting my puff pastry from the freezer to good use, I whipped up a delightful and entertaining appetizer that was a hit with everyone. It’s amazing what you can come up with when you let your creativity run wild with the ingredients already in your fridge. Don’t be afraid to experiment and try new things—you never know what will become your next go-to dish! Ingredi...
OMG you have Toma-ke this sandwich (catch my vibe here 🤣🤣🤣) All you need is: • Everything Bagel • Brie Cheese • Beefsteak Tomatoes • Sea Salt Toast the Everything Bagel well to bring out all its amazing flavors (don’t go light here). Then, spread the individual Brie Snack-sized cheese from @traderjoes on the bagel—it will melt as you spread it. Top it with a thick slice of fresh beefsteak tomato and a sprinkle of sea salt. I could eat this every day and be happy. 😍 #EverythingBagel ...
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Calamari Cooking calamari at home is fun and easy. From cleaning to cooking, you get to choose how you want to make. Serving homemade Mediterranean flavors calamari brings a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, making it a memorable addition to any meal shared with family and friends. Or do what I did, just eat it all yourself 😍 Ingredients: Fresh calamari Flour Salt, pepper, smoked paprika Peroni (my favorite beer) @peroniusa Fry them and serve them with some lemon juice and shave...
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✨My Favorite Summer Snack ✨ This is something I can honestly eat every day. It’s simple, delicious, and it feeds my soul in a way nothing else does. It takes me back to the summers I spent growing up in Albania, where the focus was always on simple, fresh ingredients bursting with flavor. Here’s what you need: - Toasted sourdough bread 🍞 - Juicy watermelon 🍉 - Feta cheese - A sprinkle of fresh mint These few ingredients come together to make the perfect summer snack. Whether you’re at ...
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Peperonata Doesn’t it sound so fancy?! Peperonata is basically a stew of peppers, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and salt. At least, that’s what my version includes. 😍 It’s tomato season, and we all have tomatoes that are slightly about to go bad, or you just happen to have an abundance and don’t know what to do with them. Make peperonata! It’s easy, and you can put it in the fridge to use for a few days. If you notice my tomatoes were on the verge of going bad, I removed the skin quite eas...
OMG you have Toma-ke this sandwich (catch my vibe here 🤣🤣🤣) All you need is: • Everything Bagel • Brie Cheese • Beefsteak Tomatoes • Sea Salt Toast the Everything Bagel well to bring out all its amazing flavors (don’t go light here). Then, spread the individual Brie Snack-sized cheese from @traderjoes on the bagel—it will melt as you spread it. Top it with a thick slice of fresh beefsteak tomato and a sprinkle of sea salt. I could eat this every day and be happy. 😍 #EverythingBagel ...
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Tuna Tartare
This tuna tartare is another inspiration from my trip to NYC. As a committed lemon admirer, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I happen to love Meyer lemons. This recipe incorporates an array of flavors and crunch. If there is a time to try a tuna tartare recipe, this is the one. You can let it marinate for a couple of hours to overnight. Ingredients: - Yellowfin tuna - Meyer lemon (juice and zest) - Crème fraîche - Sea salt - Red pepper chili - Chives - Rice puffed cereal Instruction: I did not specify quantities, and that has to do with the amount of tuna you want to use. Chop your tuna into small bite-sized pieces. In a separate bowl, mix together the Meyer lemon zest, its juice, sea salt, and 1 tablespoon of crème fraîche. At this point, I would taste your marinade to ensu
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Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta This is another great easy appetizer idea. Vegetarian and absolutely delicious. Ingredients: - Loaf of any crusty bread (I used Italian) - 1 large container of cherry tomatoes - 3 gloves of garlic minced - 1 cup of mozzarella cheese - 1/2 cup of grated pecorino Romano, or parmigiano Reggiano cheese - Olive oil - Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a cookie sheet with some olive oil cooking spray, then lay out the halved tomatoes and bake in the oven for about 15-18 minutes. Slice a large loaf of bread lengthwise into two pieces. Drizzle a bit of olive oil on each piece, sprinkle salt and minced garlic on both slices. Add mozzarella cheese, followed by pecorino Romano. Place the assembled bread on a cookie sheet and bake at 4
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Fig Butter, Pecan, Brie Puff Pastry Bites
These are easy, delicious, quick and they should definitely go viral, because it’s the perfect little combination in one bite. Ingredients: Puff Pastry @pepperidgefarm Tube of Brie @presidentcheese Fig Butter or Fig Jam @traderjoes Candied Pecans @traderjoes Egg Wash (one eggs scrambled with 1 tablespoon of water) Instructions : Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Thaw your puff pastry, sprinkle a little flour on your working surface, and roll out the puff pastry using a rolling pin. Create 9 even squares using a pastry cutter or a pizza cutter. Flatten each square using the same rolling pin. I love using tube-shaped Brie cheese @presidentcheese ; it’s perfect for these pastry bites.” Layer the square-shaped puff pastry with a teaspoon of fig butter and a one-inch piece of Brie cheese
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Baked Brie
The Easiest Baked Brie with Fig Jam This is what you need to bring to the next party or make for your next party. This can honestly be your centerpiece for every party you host. It’s super easy and only a few ingredients. Ingredients: 1 Sheet of Puff Pastry *save the parchment paper it comes with. Brie Cheese Wheel - 8oz @presidentcheese Fig Jam @stdalfourusa Egg wash (one egg and a splash of water) Instructions: Thaw your puff pastry. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Trim off some of the firm white rind from all around the cheese. On a cookie sheet, lay out your puff pastry on the provided parchment paper. Tip: This parchment paper will serve as your baking surface on the cookie sheet, saving you some parchment paper. Spread approximately 4-5 tablespoons of jam in
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Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
Prosciutto Wrapped Dates These prosciutto wrapped dates have only 3 ingredients, take no time to prepare and are a wonderful sweet-salty mix. They’re tasty little bites, perfect for your holiday gathering. Ingredients * Pitted Dates * Sliced prosciutto * Blue cheese or gorgonzola cheese Fill the middle of the date with cheese then wrap it with a length of prosciutto. Place the dates on a lined baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for around 15 minutes until the prosciutto is crisp and the cheese oozing. Leave to cool a minute before serving. #HolidayEats #FestiveBites #AppetizerMagic #TastyTidbits #SeasonalStarters #YuletideNoms #XmasAppetizers #FingerFoodFrenzy #MerryMunchies #CelebrationSnacks #AppetizerDelights #SavoryStarters #TastyAppetizers #FingerFoodFavorites #YummyBites
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Spinach Bruschetta
Spinach Bruschetta Ah, the holiday season—a time for hosting, cooking, eating, and drinking! Stay tuned for some fantastic ideas to spruce up your holiday gatherings. Let me share an effortless yet delightful vegetarian bruschetta recipe that's perfect for serving during these festive times. Ingredients: - Loaf of any crusty bread (I used Italian) - 2 bags of organic spinach - 3 gloves of garlic minced - 1 cup of mozzarella cheese - 1/2 cup feta cheese - 1/2 cup of grated pecorino Romano, or parmigiano Reggiano cheese - Olive oil - Salt and pepper Instructions: Sure, here's a corrected version: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, in a nonstick pan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil and add two bags of spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts down significantly. Season with salt and
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Tête de Moine Florets
Tête de Moine Florets As I was brainstorming appetizer ideas for our gathering at a friend's house, this creation came together beautifully. The harmony between the cheese and whole grain mustard was an intuitive choice, resulting in a simple yet incredibly delicious combination that brought me great joy. Ingredients: - Tête de Moine cheese - Whole grain mustard - Puff Pastry Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 2. Take your puff pastry and cut 1-inch strips lengthwise. 3. Spread whole-grain mustard evenly along the entire length of each strip. 4. Cut the strips in half, then wrap each half around a cheese rosette to create a flower-like shape with the puff pastry. 5. Use a nonstick cooking spray to coat each cup of a muffin tin. 6. Place one puff pastry-wrapped floret in eac