Mediterranean Food. Easy. Quick. Fresh. Healthy. Delicious
Please enjoy this selection of appetizers. The recipes come from my collection assembled over time. They come from traditional dishes learned from family or shared by friends. Still more come from my travels or are pulled from cherished cookbooks. I hope that you find something that inspires you.
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Pan Roasted Artichokes -a simple solution to the inconsistent flavor of canned artichokes. You’ll never eat canned artichokes the same again!
empanadas – a long tradition of great flavor. Easy dough. Two different fillings – meat & vegetarian. Sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Keftedakia – The Greek Meatball. Crunchy on the outside and soft on inside. They are great to eat and easy to make.
Small, and easy to make, tapas is an easy way to add variety to your meal. Make these four easy tapas and have a little something for everyone
Savory Pear Breakfast Bruschetta is very easy. The honey & rosemary are an excellent combination! An appetizer, or a light brunch or lunch.
Falafel, a Mediterranean gift to the world. Delicious & Healthy. These vegetarian delights can be made at home. Enjoy with tahini, tzatziki or tabbouleh
They make simple, great tapas. Shishito peppers are similar to the Padron peppers used in Spain for a popular tapas. The peppers are mostly sweet, and blistering them brings out the best. Be warned — about one out of every ten is spicier than the rest. About as spicy as a mild jalapeno. There is no way to tell until you bite in to it!
Bruschetta with Olives and Capers. A quick appetizer or light lunch to try. It comes together in about 10 minutes. You can scale the recipe easily for a larger group. Feel free to play with this recipe and change things out.
I cook Mediterranean inspired foods! Chef and food lover based in Charleston South Carolina. Faves: smoky tea, dark chocolate, red wine.
