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Briouats: Filo triangles stuffed with labneh

2019/06/20 By Melinda Leave a Comment

A labneh take on the classic Moroccan appetizer Briouats bil Jben this savory appetizer topped with just a drizzle of sweet honey (spiced or not) is easier to make than it looks. Briouats: Filo triangles stuffed with labneh to make the spiced honey feel you need a step by step guide on folding filo triangles […]

Filed Under: Recipes, Sides and such Tagged With: appetizer, filo, honey, labneh, mediterranean, moroccan, phyllo, soft cheese

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crispy vegetable egg rolls w/ asparagus, green beans, scallions, cream cheese, & (optional) prosciutto

2018/04/05 By Melinda Leave a Comment

overhead shot of crispy baked vegetable egg rolls with asparagus, green beans, scallions, cream cheese, and (optional) prosciutto on a black plate

Egg rolls so packed with flavor you don’t need a dipping sauce- making them the perfect party snack. Fried or baked, these crispy egg rolls are jam-packed with green vegetables and, wait for it, here’s the genius part, a secret cream cheese layer that adds flavor and structure. Plus a prosciutto bonus round. Your guests […]

Filed Under: Recipes, Savory, Vegetarian Mains, Veggies Tagged With: appetizer, asparagus, baked, cream cheese, fried, green beans, ham, prosciutto, scallions

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Savory Pumpkin Phyllo Tartlets

2016/09/30 By Melinda 1 Comment

Savory Pumpkin Phyllo Tartlets

Pumpkin without the sugar and spice. Savory snacks for short days and long nights. Roast your own squash and heat up the kitchen (plus, bonus! pepitas!) I love it when a plan (doesn’t) come together. I lie. I had a vision of what I was going to make with the tiny pumpkins I’ve been growing in […]

Filed Under: Recipes, Savory, Sides and such, Winter Holiday Tagged With: appetizer, fillo, filo, phyllo, pumpkin, squash

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blue cheese macaroni bites with buffalo dipping sauce

2016/02/03 By Melinda 3 Comments

blue cheese macaroni bites with buffalo dipping sauce

Bite sized bits of tangy blue cheese and pasta served with a subtly spicy classic Buffalo dipping sauce. These addictive little bites will be what I bring to the potluck this year. I hear there is a football game this weekend. Football and snacks are intrinsically connected- this could be a scathing commentary on the […]

Filed Under: Pasta, Recipes, Savory, Sides and such Tagged With: appetizer, Blue Cheese, buffalo, macaroni, macaroni and cheese, party food

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Salad Rolls with Lemongrass & Shiitake Mushroom Ground Pork

2014/12/22 By Melinda 1 Comment

vietnamese style sausage rice paper wraps

Bright and tangy Vietnamese style ground pork redolent with the scent of spice and citrus, delicious as burgers or as the filling for rice paper appetizer rolls. Served with avocado and quick pickled carrots and red onions. No dipping sauce required.

Filed Under: Recipes, Savory, Sides and such Tagged With: appetizer, burger, lemongrass, mushroom, rice paper, salad roll, vietnamese

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Portable Pasta: spaghetti and meatball bites

2014/03/21 By Melinda 14 Comments

portable pasta mini turkey meatball and spagetti bites

The Pillsbury Bake Off deadline for submissions is approaching and my brain is jumbled with ingredients haikus: limited ingredients, limited time, and an unexpected twist at the end. Buttermilk Biscuitsand an item from list BMillion dollar wow Last night I was standing outside watching the moon blur and sharpen with the passing clouds, the clean […]

Filed Under: Recipes, Savory, Sides and such Tagged With: appetizer, ground turkey, Pasta, spaghetti and meatballs

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