Grilled Eggplant Syrian PizzaGrilled Eggplant Syrian Pizza is tender slices of smoky, grilled eggplant topped with a beef paste seasoned with warm spices and herbs. Based on lahmacun, pronounced "lahma'joun", derived from the Arabic lahma bi'ajeen, which translates as "dough with meat." The thin, crispy flatbreads, topped with seasoned meat paste, are a popular street food in Turkey,…
More information Savory and Sweet Cheese SpearsSavory and Sweet Cheese Spears is a classic pass-around appetizer in the Netherlands, where cheese has been a staple of the Dutch diet for centuries. While there are technically only two types of cheese in the Netherlands: soccer-ball shaped Edam and flat, wheel-shaped Gouda, there are a great many subcategories. These are based on what…
More information Ajvar Eggplant Red Pepper SpreadAjvar Eggplant Red Pepper Spread (pronounced “eye-var), is a Balkan dish similar to Baba Ghanouj or Hummus. Eggplant and red peppers are grilled, then puréed with other ingredients and then the purée is added to hot fragrantly seasoned olive oil for a final finishing touch. We prefer to prepare our Ajvar Eggplant Red Pepper Spread…
More information Cream Cheese Celery SticksCream Cheese Celery Sticks are a mid-century modern appetizer. This classic would have originally not been seasoned, just the cream cheese and the celery, as Vito’s Mom prepared it countless times. We’ve decided to update this classic appetizer by using a variety of seasonings to top it; “Fancy Shmancy”, as Vito’s Mom would say. You…
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Keto Almond Shortbread CookiesKeto Almond Shortbread Cookies are whole lot of buttery, crumbly almond goodness. These golden shortbread cookies with their rich butter and almond aroma and flavors have the perfect shortbread texture, complemented by the generous addition of sliced almonds. Our Keto Almond Shortbread Cookies are great for folks who are carb-conscious but will be enjoyed by…
More information GuacamoleGuacamole is ubiquitous at the table on game night, pool parties and fun get-togethers. A staple of Mexican cuisine, easy to prepare with a few simple ingredients, fresh Guacamole is also great with grilled meats, carnitas, fajitas and carne asada. Include Guacamole at breakfast with eggs prepared any style and spice up your avocado toast…
More information Breaded Cauliflower AntipastoBreaded Cauliflower Antipasto the ultimate snack to keep hungry guests under control before a holiday meal but it’s also perfect for a game night. Jan was first introduced to this delicious snack or antipasto during an Easter dinner almost 40 years ago at Vito’s parents’ home. Curiously, while popular in Italian-American households, it is rarely…
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