Every now and then I find a recipe that just feels like it’s missing something. That’s what happened when I made the recipe for Restaurant-Style Hummus from the Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook. David and I made it for an appetizer before dinner one night, and we were both left a little underwhelmed. So, one evening I’m alone,…
Category: Appetizers
Asian Meatballs
For the most part, Americans have grown to know the meatball as an Italian dish, but meatballs are present in most cultures, infusing their own spices and flavors into these little savory spheres. A couple years ago my mom came across this recipe in The Oregonian’s FoodDay. These moist, tender meatballs boast a great deal…
Guacamole
Guacamole is one of those dishes that people think you’ve spent way more time preparing than you actually did. In fact, guacamole is probably one of the easiest dips to make and I have always found that it is a definite crowd-pleaser. This tasty green dip originated in Mexico and was made popular in Spain…
A Cheesy Party
Recently, my public health classmates and I got together for a cheese fondue party. I was skeptical about the logistics at first, but was surprised at how easy it was to keep the cheese mixtures at the perfect temperature for dipping. The party was a huge success and I would highly recommend others try having…