appetizer
Baked Portobello Fries. Sliced portobello mushrooms coated in olive oil, Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper then baked in the oven until crispy and delicious. These easy portobello fries are packed with umami — and are positively addictive! Serve them as a fun appetizer or veggie-forward...
Fall Charcuterie Board. A beautiful seafood board (also know as seacuterie board!) with sauteed jumbo shrimp, tuna jerky, smoked salmon, sea chi (kimchi made with seaweed), olives, capers, Boursin cheese and crackers. This fall charcuterie board full of seafood goodness is the perfect fall appetizer! Do you love seafood...
Oysters on the Half Shell. Oysters with a champagne mignonette made with white wine vinegar, champagne, shallot, parsley and black pepper. What are oysters on the half shell? Oysters are on the half shell are raw oysters that have been shucked (pried) open. The top shell has been removed and...
Grilled oysters with garlic butter. Shucked oysters topped with a garlicky herb butter and served with lemon wedges. This is a savory, briny and insanely delicious appetizer. It’s also a great way to serve oysters to oyster novices as well as those who are not ready to make the jump...
Shrimp Summer Rolls with Spicy Peanut Sauce. Rice paper wraps filled with red cabbage, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, Thai basil, mint, crushed peanuts and shrimp – or lobster served with a spicy peanut sauce and lime wedges. This is one dish I could eat every single day. It’s so fresh so...
Crab Stuffed Avocados with Kelp. Creamy, rich avocados stuffed with sweet lump crab meat and umami rich kelp (seaweed!) in a tangy dressing. These stuffed avocados are packed with all the umami-rich flavors of the sea and they make the perfect appetizer (perhaps for your tiny holiday gatherings?), side dish...
Healthy Crab Dip. Jumbo lump crab meat, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, cottage cheese, Old Bay seasoning and panko crumbs are baked in a cast-iron skillet until hot and bubbly, then served with your favorite whole grain crackers or pretzels. This healthy crab dip is the perfect appetizer for game day...
Baked Brie with Pumpkin Butter and Walnuts. Creamy Brie cheese topped with sweet and earthy pumpkin butter and crunchy walnuts, baked until melted and delicious. It’s sweet, savory and full of the flavors of autumn – the perfect fall appetizer or dessert. Apples and cheese?! The perfect pairing. Pair...
Lobster Bites. Whole grain tortilla scoops stuffed with lobster and avocado chunks tossed with warm butter, chives and lemon – then topped with pea shoots and freshly ground black pepper. This is a bite-sized appetizer that your guests will devour in seconds, but dream of for weeks. Make them...
Burrata with Pesto and Tomatoes. Creamy burrata topped with homemade pesto, halved multicolored cherry or grape tomatoes, freshly ground black pepper, sea salt and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. A simple, gorgeous and fresh appetizer to celebrate all the summer flavors. In fact, this might be the only summer appetizer you...