Archive: Appetizers

2 dozen chicken wings, about 3 1/4 pounds, rinsed and patted dry Salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned Leaves…

10 roma tomatoes, chopped 1/2 onions finely chopped 2 cloves minced garlic 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Mix and leave at room temperature.

3 ounces popped popcorn, approximately 3 quarts 1 cup salted peanuts 4 ounces CF margarine 16 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 2 cups 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preheat the…

24 small to medium artichokes, trimmed and steamed (You can substitute frozen artichoke hearts which should be prepared according to the package directions). Don’t overcook or they may get mushy. 1 cup GF wine vinegar 1…

1/4 cup chopped green onions 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans…

4 garlic cloves 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 2 tablespoons water or liquid from the…

5 ripe Hass avocados 1 lime, juiced 1/2 small onion, chopped fine 2-3 garlic cloves, minced 1 Serrano chile, minced (seeds removed if you don’t want it HOT) 1 big handful fresh cilantro leaves, roughly…

6 eggs 2 tablespoon vinegar 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise Paprika and chopped chives to decorate 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Salt and pepper Place eggs in cold water with vinegar and bring to a boil, cook for…

3/4 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder OR 2 tablespoon Creole spice 1 cup almonds 1 cup peanuts (you can substitute any nuts you like here) 2 cups…

Raw chicken wings GF wing sauce (Mr. Spice or Franks) Salt and pepper There are many ways to cook wings. Flour, deep fry and mix with sauce; BBQ or bake and then coat with sauce,…