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this recipe was inspired by the cutest appetizer i had at a friend’s party. his version used blinis with crème fraîche, strawberries, and balsamic caviar, and i couldn’t stop thinking about what a perfect bite-sized hors d’eouvres they wore! while being relatively effort (especially if you don’t make the caviar yourself like i did).
i wanted something that felt a l...
my friend served the cutest, fanciful appetizer at a party recently: blinis topped with crème fraîche, strawberries, and these tiny balsamic pearls that looked just like caviar. i immediately knew i wanted to recreate it with a summery, savory twist.
then i looked up balsamic caviar online and saw it was around $15 for a tiny jar. hmmm, i think not!
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my mom has never really been a fan of raw vegetables. part of that is preference, but part of it is practical too — raw vegetables can be harder on her stomach with IBS, and because she’s also more cautious about foodborne illness risk, she tends to prefer cooked vegetables whenever possible.
meanwhile, i spend all summer craving meals that feel light, bright, and r...
if you’re looking for an easy summer vegetable dish to serve at your next party, this zucchini carpaccio is it. i served this at my spanish wine bar night and was surprised that it received as many compliments as it did! i was simply looking for a vegetable side that would be a nice balance to all the fried, cheesy tapas on the table. definitely wasn’t looking to build a star...
what i wanted: patatas bravas. what i hate doing: deep frying. my solution: tater tots!
these tater tot bravas have everything i love about the spanish classic patatas bravas: crispy potatoes, a smoky tomato-pepper bravas sauce, and plenty of garlicky aioli, but significantly less work to make (love).
honestly felt kinda genius when this idea popped into m...