Category Archives: Appetizer

Pickled Radish Roses

Posted on April 28, 2011 by noriko

It was quite a night with storm after storm after storm.  The hail was as big as golf balls at one point.  Since there were non-stop tornado warnings through the night, we slept in the back room of our basement … Continue reading →

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Smokin-delish Vegetarian Chili Beans

Posted on April 20, 2011 by noriko

Don’t you love having cheerfully colorful munchy food as a part of your meal? Just including some light finger-food on your plate can instantly turn a regular meal into a family party. Tonight, I made my family style nachos.  Leaving … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Chicken with Gorgonzola Dip

Posted on April 15, 2011 by noriko

Thank goodness it is getting easier each day to wake up in the morning because of the weather.  Every morning, out of habit, I still swear to my bed who has just lost its owner that I would come back … Continue reading →

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Shrimp, Dill and Capers Flat Cakes

Posted on April 8, 2011 by noriko

The sky is blue and endlessly high, the sun is smiling, the air feels as clear as it can be.  In spite of all the blessings of early spring, it must have been one of those days that the cooking … Continue reading →

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Indian Hummus with Mango Chutney on Tortilla Wedges

Posted on April 7, 2011 by noriko

A fun part of making trips to a grocery store where you don’t go regularly is finding unexpected stuff.  Hummus is an example, along with some familiar flavor options like garlic, herbs, roasted bell pepper, etc…, finding uniquely flavored ones … Continue reading →

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