Tequila Shrimp
Tequila and shrimp just seem to go together, whether as appetizers or part of a main course taco bar. They are super quick to make. They still taste really nice if you leave the Tequila out when serving to the kids.
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Roasted Vegetables
Year Round it doesn’t get much easier than roasting vegetables, whether it’s in the oven or on the grill. Use a combination of any vegetables you like, add some herbs and a squeeze of lemon at the end!
Hummus
Hummus has been around in some form for centuries, a dish primarily consisting of chickpeas and tahini. The earliest recipe is recorded in cookbooks written in Cairo, in the 13th Century. It’s delicious and in some countries part of every meal.
Greek Salad
Traditionally Greek Salad is served in the summer and fall when tomatoes are at their peak. They are the star ingredient and the salad shines when the tomatoes do. Historically, Greek Salad does not include lettuce.
Salmon Pate
Salmon and cream cheese has a long history (lox); so, it was only a matter of time before they came together in a pate. It is one of my go to lunches for 2 or works great as an appetizer.
Crab Cakes – Baltimore and Maryland
The Preakness Stakes – The second leg of the Triple Crown has been hosted in Baltimore, Maryland, for more than 144 years and crab cakes are definitely on the menu. Serve with Remoulade or Tartar Sauce.
Creamy Saffron Pasta
Saffron is one of the most precious and expensive spices in the world. You know its subtle flavour when you taste it. Letting saffron bloom in warm liquid before adding it to any dish brings out the color and aroma.
Prawns and Asparagus
Prawns seem to scream barbeque and Asparagus; one of the first spring vegetables. Prawns are generally thought to be larger than shrimp but the two names for this shellfish are used interchangeably worldwide. Fire up the grill, Prawns and Asparagus are perfect as a side to a …
Kentucky Hot Brown
The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky will serve up more than 900 Kentucky Hot Brown’s the weekend of the Kentucky Derby (first Saturday in May). Invented at the hotel over 90 years ago, it is a signature dish of Louisville and Kentucky. The open face turkey sandwich, …
Caesar Salad
Caesar salad is one of the most well known and loved salads in the world! We love the Umami flavours of the anchovies, lemon and hearty parmesan with a French Chardonnay!