Recipes

December 14, 2023

Warm Herbed Olives for Easy Entertaining

These warmed herbed olives are both fast and simple, yet transform a jar of grocery store olives into something truly memorable. Here is one of my favorite serving suggestions for easy entertaining.

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November 16, 2023

Fired Dried Walnuts & Pecans

"These nuts have a beguiling texture and an irresistible gloss of caramelized salt and sugar that make them almost universal favorites. These are not the heavily candied walnuts one finds in Hunanese restaurants. Rather, they are refined, elegant sweetmeats, just perfect for greeting guests. You may soak and dry the nuts days in advance, but to serve them warm and freshly caramelized is the ultimate seduction." - Barbara Tropp, 1982

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November 22, 2022

Balsamic Vinegar Roasted Grapes

Here's another idea for your charcuterie board. The oven dehydrates the fruit and caramelizes the naturally occurring sugars giving the grapes a denser texture and more complex flavor. Pair with a nice blue cheese for an appetizer.

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Recipes / Charcuterie Board

Warm Herbed Olives for Easy Entertaining

Fired Dried Walnuts & Pecans

Balsamic Vinegar Roasted Grapes