Appetizers & Bites
Any chance to eat before you EAT is a good idea in my book. We now live in a land of grazing (does that make us free range?). Mezze platters and charcuterie boards are where it’s at. Nosh away, but whatever you do, do not call it a snack. That word is like nails on the chalkboard for me. It conjures visions of bags of Fritos at The Shack at the community pool, not a lovely, tasty, tastefully arranged pre-meal – or in lieu of meal – feast. And whatever you do, do not go to a restaurant and tell the chef you want a snack. That is just begging for meal-feasance!!!
Prosciutto puffs to best seeded crackers. How about a whole evening planned around chic food on a stick? Swish kabobs! Whether it’s a light veggie nosh like shishito peppers or garlic scape, or something more substantial like fig prosciutto gorgonzola pizza or pickled shrimp, we have something for everyone. Graze over this list of tasty appetizers & bites.
Warm Thai Peanuts
The perfect balance of sweet and heat. These nuts incorporate the sassy tastes and bold aromatics of Thai cuisine. Ingredients 8 cups of raw peanuts 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3 shallots, peeled and sliced thinly crosswise into rings 3 cloves of garlic, peeled...
Asian Marinated Beef with Peanut Dipping Sauce
This spin on a Beef Satay incorporates a marinade and a dipping sauce that both can be used in a myriad of ways. Use the marinade on pork, chicken or even fish and dip away in the peanut sauce with vegetables, eggrolls and dumplings, or use as a dressing on...
Meet Katy
Well, hello there! I’m Katy. And I’m all about Palate & Passion & Purpose. I’ve spent my whole life weaving together a passion for food, entertaining, and enjoying family & friends with a purpose for improving the lives of others. There’s no better way to live with purpose than to break bread with others. See how that all came full circle? And…I was lucky enough to make a career out of doing so!