Vegetable Appetizers
Vegetable appetizers can be crisp, tender, cool, or gently charred. Zucchini pancakes, pepper preparations, and cucumber dip show how vegetables contribute both flavor and texture to the beginning of a meal.
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Spicy Peanut Butter-Stuffed Celery Sticks
Ingredients 2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons peanut butter 12 (2 1/2-inch-long) celery sticks 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper Preparation Combine softened cream cheese and peanut…
Avocado Bacon Egg Rolls
Ingredients 4 small avocados lime juice salt 6-7 slices pepperjack cheese 8-10 slices bacon, cooked 8-10 egg roll wrappers water Preparation In a large frying pan, heat about…
Mexican Jalapeño-Mariachi Poppers
QQ For a while now, I had been thinking of a way to incorporate a jalapeño popper into my brunch menu. I mean who doesn’t enjoy bacon, cheese…
Zucchini Quinoa Fritters
Ingredients 2 cups cooked quinoa 1/2 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained overnight, optional 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (or seasoned breadcrumbs) 2 zucchinis,…
Avocado Fries
Ingredients 2 large avocados, ripe but very firm 1/2 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites, beaten until frothy 1 cup Panko bread crumbs 1 tablespoon Parmesan…
Corn Fritters with Roasted Tomatoes and Lime Aioli
For convenience, you can make the tomatoes and fritters in advance, then reheat them to serve. Reheating the fritters in an oven or toaster oven will keep them…
Rosé and Raspberry Pickled Beets
Ingredients 1 pound Chioggia beets or red beets (about 2) 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 4 thyme sprigs 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries 1 1/2 cups dry rosé…
Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta
Most summer produce is available year-round at supermarkets today, but not so with squash blossoms. These special treats can only be found between late spring and early fall.…
Pickled Dilly Green Beans
A fresh alternative to pickled cukes, these crisp, crunchy treats make a zesty summer snack, garnish for a Bloody Mary, or condiment in a sandwich or salad. They’re…
Spicy Squash Pickles
These summer squashes offer meatier flavor and texture than traditional cucumber pickles. Ingredients 3/4 pound zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3/4 pound yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices…
