35 posts categorized "Party Food"
Tamari-Roasted Almonds: November 12, 2011
As I mentioned before, I had a burst of cooking energy before the wrecking ball left us without a kitchen. These tamari almonds were one of the things that I made to squirrel away for our time without a kitchen....
Herbed Ricotta-Feta Spread: September 21, 2011
We had a brief memorial for my aunt Midge over Labor Day weekend. It is stunning to me to think that 9 months have passed without her on this earth. In some ways I am getting used to the idea...
Fresh Figs with Ricotta, Honey, and Pistachios: September 7, 2011
Categories: Appetizer, Dessert, Farmers' Market Find, Fig, Party Food, Picnic Food, Potluck Dish, Ricotta, Season: Summer
Some days it all comes tumbling down, that balance that I have so carefully tried to maintain in my life as a working mother. Some days I can see all my mistakes but feel powerless to stop them. Children are...
Fresh Peach Iced Tea: August 14, 2011
I have been so jealous of our children these last few weeks. They are back at summer camp at Calleva, where they get to hike, canoe, kayak, ride horses, swim, rock climb, ride mountain bikes, and camp. And who knows...
Saffron-Laced Ratatouille : August 8, 2011
Categories: Basil, Entree, Party Food, Picnic Food, Potluck Dish, Quinoa, Season: Summer, Squash, Tomato, Zucchini
This is the time of year when I go crazy at the farmers' market. I'm like a kid at the proverbial candy store, filling my bags with as much gorgeous produce as I can. I should go with one hand...
Cuban Tostones (Fried Plantains): July 21, 2011
One of my few regrets about being a vegetarian is that there are few Cuban foods that we can eat anymore. Those delicious Cuban sandwiches all have meat. Of course, we still have our black beans, always a family favorite,...
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Blood Orange Sauce: April 7, 2011
I sometimes think that there is a collective consciousness. Or maybe all ideas are riding on the same current. Right after I posted this recipe for Orange Chiffon Cake, the New York Times ran a recipe for Yuzu Chiffon Cake,...
Caramelized Onion Dip: February 24, 2011
Categories: Appetizer, Party Food
Several years ago, a friend introduced me to French onion dip. I'm talking about the kind made with sour cream and onion soup mix. There's also a pre-made dip in the refrigerated section of some grocery stores although I've always...
Spiced Roasted Pears: January 13, 2011
Apples and pears, pears and apples, apples, apples, and more apples, and then some pears. That's the state of fruit at the farmers' market these days. This is the time of year when trying to eat locally and seasonally can...
Pumpkin, Radicchio, and Feta Salad: November 18, 2010
I have written about my friend Andrea before because she inspires me in the kitchen. Remember these macarons (and these) that we made together? But this recipe was one that she submitted to our preschool cookbook before I knew her...
Pumpkin Soup with a(n Optional) Kick: November 15, 2010
Categories: Comfort Food, Easy to Freeze, Farmers' Market Find, Party Food, Pumpkin, Season: Autumn, Soup, Squash
I know, I know, another recipe for pumpkin soup. Who needs it? But stick with me. This version is worth trying. I went to a lunch recently for a friend who was having one of those milestone birthdays that need...
Best Ever Pecan Bars: November 9, 2010
Do you have a recipe that you just love that you look for any possible opportunity to make? If so, I would love to hear from you -- please leave me a comment and let me know what your favorite...
Hide the Cheese Lavender-Cheddar Muffins: November 3, 2010
We had a busy, fantastic, fun weekend. Along with Halloween and visits from some of our favorite people on the planet, we had a bash for my birthday, complete with a band whose services we had bought at the Acorn...
Grilled Eggplant Baba Ganoush: October 20, 2010
Eggplants get a mixed reception around here. They come in such beautiful colors and shapes that my children like to pick them out at the market. Instead of choosing the most perfect unblemished eggplants, though, the kids were drawn to...
Dinner in a Pumpkin, Take 2: October 15, 2010
A few years ago, the Washington Post ran a recipe for dinner in a pumpkin. A fabulous idea, I thought, for a Halloween dinner, or for any fall evening. I modified that recipe once and loved it, but when I...
Apricot-Blueberry Upside Down Cake: July 28, 2010
Last Saturday we went to our friends' house for an impromptu dinner. I love those weeks when the stars align and we are all free to get together on a Saturday night. I offered to bring dessert because I had...
Pressure Cooker Saffron and Artichoke Risotto: March 29, 2010
I bought a pressure cooker years ago for Gabe because I had heard it was great for making beans, and we loved to make Cuban black beans. But I was afraid to use it. I don't know whether I had...
Smokin' Chili: January 11, 2010
Oscar is eagerly awaiting the Superbowl. Oh, sure, we may watch some of the game on TV, and some of us will enjoy the commercials as much as the game. Chances are I'll be doing something else at the same...
Torta Rustica a la Biba: December 18, 2009
For my first few years as a vegetarian, I was very happy eating all the side dishes at the big holidays. A girl can do pretty well with mashed potatoes, stuffing, Brussels sprouts, and green beans. And of course, dessert...
Stained Glass Cookies: December 14, 2009
If I were ever to create a book of family traditions (hmmm. . . there's an idea!), it would definitely include this recipe. We all have our favorites, but this one has universal appeal in our house. I'm sure that...
Pear Tarte Tatin: November 20, 2009
While we're on the subject of dessert, here's another recipe for a classic with a twist. For those of you not familiar with Tarte Tatin, it is a caramelized tart, usually made with apples. To mix things up, I make...
Un-Corny Pecan Pie: November 17, 2009
We have developed a thing in this house against corn syrup. I was responsible for getting the ball rolling when I started to pay attention to how many prepared foods contained corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup or, in many...
Vegetable Shepherd's Pie: November 13, 2009
It was a sad day the day I learned that Gourmet was shuttering its doors. I loved getting my copy each month, and I would lie in bed, reading stories of adventures half a world away and folding the corners...
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: October 20, 2009
Months ago, we planned a camping trip for this past weekend. I envisioned hiking under the changing leaves, with crisp nights and warm fires. Instead, the weather turned miserably cold and rainy. We watched all week hoping the forecast would...
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip After School Cookies: October 9, 2009
The children have been back at school for more than a month now, and we are finally getting into a routine. It is all a bit bewildering for me those first few weeks, trying to get back in the rhythm...
Victory Bread Pudding: October 6, 2009
I made this recipe for my aunt, Midge. She had been craving a basic, pure-tasting bread pudding. And, of course, I welcomed the challenge of coming up with something that would satisfy her craving. Midge isn't just any ordinary aunt....
Harvest Vegetable Tart with Parmesan Crust: September 25, 2009
This time of year I go a bit crazy at the farmers' market. There is such an abundance of vegetables that I love that I buy more than even this family of hearty appetites can reasonably consume in a week....
Edamame Rice Balls: September 21, 2009
Sometimes a recipe comes together on the first try, and sometimes it seems that it never will. This recipe fell into the latter category. I had been wanting to come up with a simpler variation of sushi to put in...
Bean Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa: September 17, 2009
Categories: Appetizer, Avocado, Beans, Condiment, Farmers' Market Find, Lunch Box, Party Food, Quick Meal, Season: Anytime, Tomato
Some weeks we are very organized about the children's lunches, shopping especially for them on the weekend. And some weekends are chaotic and we don't get our planning done. Quesadillas are one of those lunches that we usually can pull...
Edamame Dip: August 6, 2009
Our children love edamame. My theory is that any food that they can eat with their fingers is immediately enticing. And not only do we eat edamame with our hands, we also separate them from the pods, which requires squirting...
A few weeks back, my sister, Sarah, (who I have written about before, she of Black Ankle Vineyards fame) sent me a flyer saying that Maryland's Governor, Martin O'Malley, is hosting a "Buy Local Cookout" and inviting Maryland cooks and...
Roasted Asparagus and New Potatoes with Tarragon: June 2, 2009
Categories: Asparagus, Entree, Farmers' Market Find, Party Food, Picnic Food, Potato, Potluck Dish, Quick Meal, Season: Spring, Side Dish
For some reason, tarragon is an excellent complement to many spring dishes. Of course, I love it in egg salad, but it is also perfect with those tender spring vegetables like asparagus and peas. For this dish, I paired it...
Oscar's Brownies: May 11, 2009
This post is kind of cheating because this isn't my recipe. I haven't modified it one iota. There was no reason to because these brownies are perfect as is. So I'm just going to provide you the link to the...
Mom's Cheese Spread: March 7, 2009
As long as I can remember, my mom has made a delicious cheese spread. It is a richly flavored, creamy spread for bread or crackers. I have never been able to distinguish the individual flavors of the cheeses, but they...
Suppli: February 5, 2009
As promised, here is a recipe for leftover risotto (for a risotto recipe, see here). This little ball of wonder is one of our favorite treats. It is a small ball of fried risotto with hot, melted mozzarella inside. In...
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