Category: Appetizers
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Persian Breakfast
One thing that most of us love is when we go to a restaurant and the server brings out a little starter. Sometimes it is chips and salsa, or a warm loaf of bread and butter. One restaurant that I love brings out a cathead black pepper topped biscuit along with honey and blueberry jam,…
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From Angie’s Kitchen – Potato Croquettes
Welcome to our 7th edition of Angie’s Kitchen! For those of you that have been following along, you already know the deal. For those of you joining in for the first time, welcome! You can read more about what we do in Angie’s Kitchen here. It was my turn to pick the recipe, so I…
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“C” Is For Chickpea
A few weeks ago I made a salad for lunch. One ingredient I love to throw on a salad is chickpeas. As soon as I sat down to eat it, my mind went into what I call one of its “stream of consciousness creative sessions” about chickpeas. I’m not sure what causes these moments to…
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A Childhood Cooking Memory
When you think back to your childhood, what special memories come to mind? Do you remember good times playing with your friends or going to a great birthday party? Perhaps you remember many happy holidays shared with family or a special family trip that you went on. For me it is certainly a mix of…
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For the Love of Nando’s
If you’ve watched very much contemporary British television, chances are you’ve heard some references to Nando’s. The Brits just love this restaurant chain originating in South Africa that sells delicious peri-peri chicken. I love it too, but the problem is the closest Nando’s to me is 483 miles away. In the United States, Nando’s exists…
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From Angie’s Kitchen – Rice Croquettes Revisited
As we wrapped up round one last week, I hinted that I was considering going in a very different direction when I made my round two croquettes. Before I even made the first round, my immediate thoughts on how I might change them included adding different types of cheese and herbs and perhaps even something…
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Air Fryer Pizza Dough Snacks
It seems that every time I cook something my mind begins to think of a dozen variations I could create based on what I’ve just made. I’ve always been that way, but ever since starting this blog I feel like it happens even more than it used to! I know my fellow blogger Karen is…
The Food In-Laws 