Appetizer

This Whole Roasted Broccoli has to be one of the easiest yet extremely gratifying side dishes and it happens to be the perfect starter dish for a Holiday dinner.  There…

These Chive Asiago Pesto Crostini are super easy to make yet they are packed with flavor!  The chive pesto and arugula add a nice mild spiciness, the cucumber gives it…

This Roasted Banana Pepper Chèvre Pesto is a fairly spicy pesto with a nice creamy texture from the chèvre cheese. I have been on a pesto roll lately, trying every vegetable and cheese combination…

This Hibiscus Hummus has a classic hummus taste with subtle tangy hibiscus flavor and a pink hue.  The additional flowers on top add a nice pop of color as well.…

These Pepper Jack Roasted Poblano Pupusas can be served as an appetizer or main dish.  The vibrancy of the curtido slaw is the perfect balance to the heartiness of the pupusas and the salsa Roja…

 This “Roasted Anaheim Pepper Pesto Farinata (socca) Appetizer” is a blending of nationalities; Anaheim peppers from Mexico, Manchego from Span, curtido slaw from El Salvador and farinata (socca) from Italy.  The combination of…

These Roasted Poblano Cilantro Empanadas are full of roasted goodness!!!  The poblano adds the yummiest roasted pepper flavor and the combination of poblano, cilantro and cheese is one of my…

These Roasted Poblano Jalapeno Poppers are utterly delicious and extremely addictive.  The roasted poblano and Manchego create the most beautiful flavor combination.  The brown rice crispies make these poppers gluten free and…

This Dill Asiago Pesto makes the utmost delicious and unique pesto.  The dill and the Asiago cheese creates a beautiful bright flavor when combined and the walnuts add to the overall texture…

These Fig Brie Crostini are a delectable treat that will surely impress your taste buds!  The savoriness of the brie adds the perfect balance to the sweetness from the roasted figs, pesto and walnuts.  You…