Freshly roasted and puréed pumpkin adds a touch of sweetness and a soft orange color to traditional hummous. Serve with pita and crudités for a delicious and healthy hors d’oeuvre or snack. Prep time: 15 minutes plus time to roast pumpkin Note: You can use canned puréed pumpkin-not filling, if […]
Course: Hors d'Oeuvres
Schmaltz and Gribenes
My first memory of Schmaltz is of Annie Mae stirring the fat and skin on top of the stove and then pouring it into a jar to keep for my Great Uncle Bob. He came for dinner every Friday night and exclaimed: “Gloria, bring me some Schmaltz.” I would scamper […]
Watermelon Pickles Wrapped in Pastrami
The idea for Watermelon Pickles Wrapped in Pastrami came about as I was researching Watermelon Pickles. I found many recipes for these pickles wrapped with bacon. The kosher world now has access to beef, turkey and lamb bacon; so you can definitely use one of those. For some reason, as […]
Baked Brie with Watermelon Pickles
The idea to serve Baked Brie with Watermelon Pickles popped into my head as I was munching on some plain Watermelon Pickles. It occurred to me that the flavor of these pickles would be a great counterpoint to the richness of melted Brie? Off to the store I went to […]
Watermelon Pickles
I first tasted Watermelon Pickles at one of my Mother’s elegant dinner parties. I was a child fascinated by what the cook was creating. She placed a circle of watermelon rind on a round piece of bread and topped it with goat cheese. It was amazing! It was only as […]
Puff Pastry Straws
You can make these Puff Pastry Straws out of store bought puff pastry made with butter or the non-dairy variety made with margarine. I usually make them non-dairy so that I can serve them with a meat meal. It doesn’t get easier than slightly rolling out the defrosted pastry, sprinkling […]
Mushroom Arancini (Rice Croquettes stuffed with mushrooms)
I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t love Arancini. Arancini are balls of risotto, most often stuffed with cheese, rolled in crumbs and fried. They are a somewhat guilty pleasure and everyone adores them. I decided I needed to make Arancini that we could enjoy with a meat meal-without cheese. Here […]
Stuffed Mushrooms
These Stuffed Mushrooms are only filled with mushroom stems and vegetables. There are no crumbs, eggs, or nuts in this recipe; so it’s perfect for everyone-vegans. vegetarians, and those who are gluten free-which also makes them great for Passover. Whether you serve them as hors d’oeuvres (don’t forget the napkins), […]
White Bean Dip
White Bean Dip has many personalities. It is a cousin of Israeli Hummous and Greek Skordalia. Whatever country to which you link White Bean Dip; it is easy to make and completely addictive. Customize it to your taste by adding more garlic and lemon. Enjoy it with pita wedges, and […]
Armenian Meatballs
Combine cinnamon, allspice, mint, cilantro, garlic, raisins and pine nuts with chopped meat. Shape this mixture into small meatballs, brown and simmer and you will have the most amazingly delicious hors d’oeuvre you have ever had. Dip the meatballs into Sour Plum Sauce (Tkemali) and you’ll be hooked!