Savory corn pancakes to say farewell to summer – sigh, summer corn is on it’s way out. But I’m determined to test out a few more recipes before it’s all gone. Tonight was a raving success ~ the husband went back for seconds. These delicious corn pancakes pair well with taco soup – but you…
Category: Appetizer
Ghosts in My House
Anyone looking for some fun, savory snacks for Halloween? Look no further than these easy edible ghosts. I love all things potato – so making something with fingerling potatoes was a hands down winner with me. I’ve gone ahead and given this a diary free tweak so they’re safe for yours truly to eat. Edible…
Pan Fried Squash Cakes
I’ve been cooking a lot this summer and who can blame me with so much fresh summer produce? Take Italian squash – there’s a ton of it in the grocery stores and at your local farmer’s markets. All you have to do is find new ways to cook it like these amazing pan fried squash…
Marinated Mushroom Caps
Oh my pretties. How I can’t wait to eat these marinated mushroom caps for dinner. Since I don’t feel like starting coals tonight just for myself I’m probably going to either broil or use the George Forman. MARINATED MUSHROOM CAPS 3 portobello mushrooms ¼ cup canola oil 1/2 large red onion chopped 3-4 cloves garlic,…
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes are an absolutely favorite food. If you’re lucky enough to find green tomatoes at your local farmer’s market buy them – I promise you wont be disappointed. I like to do this dish when the tomatoes are still on the harder side – if you wait until they’re soft, they’ll fall apart…
Simple Scallion Pancakes
We loved cooking demos when we were catering. This flashback recipe for scallion pancakes came from a winery cooking demo. Hope you enjoy it. Bonus for anyone that needs to stay away from gluten – this one is gluten free. Don’t forget you can find more recipes on the sloCooking archive site. Happy Cooking. SCALLION…
Easy Marinated Mushrooms
Marinated mushrooms are an easy appetizer to make. Below is my recipe that I have included in “recipe tree” mailings. Have you ever participated in one? Think chain letter, but instead of sending money, you’re sending a recipe to a few people and hope to get at least one back in return. Unfortunately I have…
Empanadas How I Love You
This is another recipe from my catering days. Guests love empanadas. And they want something different. Yes, our black bean empanada is still my favorite recipe, but this is a fabulous go-to for entertaining. These are best served hot from the oven. For other ideas check out the sloCooking archives: slocooking.blogspot.com. GROUND BEEF NATCHITOCHES EMPANADAS…
Quick & Easy Bacon Wrapped Dates
Bacon wrapped dates are a crowd pleasing appetizer. They are fast and easy to make, and your guests will beg for more. You can never make enough – I promise. BACON WRAPPED DATES 35 dry dates, pitted (plan on a minimum of 5 pieces/person) 18 slices bacon – slice in half (1/2 slice per date)…