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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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  • Crispy Baked Avocado Fries

    Crispy Baked Avocado Fries

    Creamy baked avocado fries coated is crispy panko breadcrumbs. Ongredoents 2 large avocados, sliced salt, pepper and cayenne to taste 1/2 cup flour 1 egg, lightly beaten 1…

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  • Shrimp Ceviche-Stuffed Avocados

    Shrimp Ceviche-Stuffed Avocados

    Ingredients 3 large ripe avocados 1 lime wedge Kosher salt 1 pound fresh raw shrimp (I used Argentinian red shrimp), chopped 1 red Fresno chili, minced 1/2 cup…

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  • Grilled Tomato-Rosemary Tart

    Grilled Tomato-Rosemary Tart

    Gooey mozzarella, juicy plum tomatoes, and hints of rosemary and lemon combine to make this savory tart. To save time, use pre-packaged frozen pastry dough. Serve this savory…

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  • Herbed Tomato Tart

    Herbed Tomato Tart

    This updated tomato pie is served pizza-style on a puff pastry with a combination of feta and mozzarella cheese. An assortment of herbs along with colorful fresh tomatoes…

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  • Heirloom Tomato Frico Cups

    Heirloom Tomato Frico Cups

    Ingredients For Heirloom Tomato Salad 1 pound cherry heirloom tomatoes, quartered 1/3 cup roasted red bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons capers 1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley leaves…

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  • Pickle Roll-Ups

    Pickle Roll-Ups

    If you have never tried these, I can honestly say you are missing out. The salty-sweet combination is so simple yet so very tasty. They are easy, guest-pleasing…

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  • Avocado Egg Rolls

    Avocado Egg Rolls

    Just like the Cheesecake Factory version, except it’s so much cheaper to make right at home and it tastes a million times better too! Ingredients 1 cup vegetable…

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  • Savory Sour Cream Chives Cheesecake with Potato Chip Crust

    A savory cheesecake with a crisp kettle-chip crust, inspired by classic sour cream and onion chips and dip but elevated into a rich, elegant appetizer.

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  • Beet Hummus

    Beet Hummus

    Ingredients 1/2 pound beets (about 4 medium sized beets), scrubbed clean, cooked, peeled, and cubed* 2 Tablespoon tahini sesame seed paste 5 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 small clove…

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  • Asparagus Spring Rolls

    Ingredients 4 rice papers 2 ounces rice noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium zucchini 4-6 large asparagus stalks 2-3 garlic scapes Dressing 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2…

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