Category Archives: Appetizer

Ceviche Tostadas with Cilantro Cream

Tender chunks of lime-marinated white fish are tossed with a fresh mix of onion, jalapeño, tomato and cilantro, then piled high atop a cilantro cream-slathered tostada. Continue reading

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Walnut Ricotta Crostini with Arugula and Soft-Boiled Eggs

Sitting atop a layer of earthy walnut ricotta is small handful of arugula leaves simply dressed in lemon juice and a rich, soft-boiled egg. Continue reading

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Bacon and Tomato Guacamole

Crispy bacon, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime and smoked chipotle chiles are mixed with ripe avocado to create a festive dip that is nothing short of scrumptious. Continue reading

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Wild Mushroom Toasts

Chanterelles, king eryngiis, oyster mushrooms and shiitakes are coarsely chopped then cooked with butter, shallots, white wine and heavy cream. Continue reading

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Roasted Tomato Soup with Broiled Cheddar

An island of bubbling cheese, crispy and melty on top and soft and airy on the bottom, floating in a perfectly seasoned sea of comforting tomato soup. Continue reading

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