Pueeeerrrrros. Leeks. Yes they are one in the same, but for this recipe they are puerros because these buttery, soft, savory, spreadable leeks will make anyone purr in foodgasm. Wow, could I hype this up any more? Seriously though, this is the dish that turned me onto leeks. I always thought of leeks as bland,…
Category: Appetizers
Ceviche
Ceviche. Seh/bee/tchay. If you haven’t already tried ceviche, drop everything you’re doing and make this recipe NOW. So fresh and delicious, ceviche should be a regular part of everyone’s summer diet. Ceviche is basically salsa with seafood. Although there is no cooking with heat involved, the seafood is “cooked” thanks to the strong acid in…
Hummus!
What’s your happy place? For many, our minds drift to a deserted island with a hammock lazily strung between two palm trees laughing in the salty breeze. Now, imagine that beach but the sand is creamy hummus, shells are pine nuts and spices, the sea comes in rolling waves of olive oil and drifting tangles…
Simple Ahi Tuna Appetizer
Simple, yet fancy. Wow your foodie friends even though it’s honestly one of the easiest things to make. The restaurant up charge for variations of this dish is ridiculous. Skills needed? Slicing and layering. I absolutely adore raw tuna. Sushi, sashimi, poke bowls, carpaccio, tataki, seared…I want it all! Now of course everyone has heard…