Artichoke hearts are readily available in cans and jars in many countries, and are increasingly used in the making of snack dips. Many national chain restaurants in the USA have some variety of artichoke dip, which is usually mayonnaise-based. One…
Pães de queijo are Brazilian cheese puffs made of tapioca. They are similar to gougères and are typically served at breakfast or as a snack. Ingredients ⅔ cup (160 ml) milk ⅓ cup (80 ml) neutral oil (e.g. vegetable oil)…
Spicy cheddar dip with olives is the end all-be all of appetizers. People will line up to get another taste of this. It has enough calories to knock you off your feet. Be careful when serving it before a dinner,…
Börek is a general term in Turkish cuisine that applies to a family of pastries with about fifty different members. They have in common the fact that they are all pastry layers of some type enclosing a filling. There are…
Saganaki is a Greek or Greek-American dish consisting of a hard, white, brined cheese cooked simply with olive oil in a hot pan (traditionally a two-handed vessel whence the name of the dish), usually served with lemon. In American restaurants,…
Ingredients Slices of bread (3 per person) 3 tablespoons butter 3 shakes garlic powder 3 shakes ground oregano leaves Procedure Remove crusts from bread, and add other ingredients onto a microwave safe plate. Make each slice of bread into ball,…
Gyoza are the Japanese variation of Chinese potsticker dumplings (guotie). They consist of a thin flour dumpling skin that is filled, pleated, and pan-fried. The contrast between filling and crispy exterior is a very pleasing sensation and, like many dishes,…
Ingredients ½ lb (250 g) English beans (or tic beans, daffa beans, brown Dutch beans, or foul medames) about ¼ pint (150 ml) olive oil Salt Pepper 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 tsp strong-flavoured herba (e.g. thyme, sage or…
This article describes general preparation procedures for the popular Italian appetizer (or antipasto) Bruschetta (plural bruschette), slices of toasted or grilled bread rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper. This basic preparation is frequently…
Ingredients 12 prepared crêpes 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 12 slices cooked, thinly sliced ham 2 Tbsp finely-chopped green onion ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ½ cup sour cream ½ teaspoon prepared mustard ⅓ cup bread crumbs 3…
Chicken tikka is a chicken dish originating in the Punjab region of the Indian Subcontinent made by baking chicken which has been marinated in spices and yoghurt. It should not be confused with Chicken Tikka Masala (of which it is…
Guacamole is a Mexican paste made from crushed avocado and various seasonings, usually including onions, peppers, garlic and tomatoes. Guacamole is used as a condiment, an ingredient, and as an appetizer when served with tortilla chips. Ingredients 4 avocados 2…