Category: Appetizers-Hors d’Oeuvre

TIP OF THE DAY: Coleman Natural Pulled Pork & Ways To Use Pulled Pork

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For decades we knew Coleman Natural for its high quality, all natural beef. Today, the company focuses mostly on all-natural fresh and prepared pork products that are raised 100% Crate Free with no antibiotics ever, no added hormones or other growth promotants, and fed an all-vegetarian diet. Recently we were introduced to their pulled pork,…
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TIP OF THE DAY: DIY Crostini Bar

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If you’re going to kick back this weekend with friends and some lovely libations, or have a group over for brunch, you may need a snack idea. Here it is: DIY Crostini. The crunchy little toasts are great with wine or beer, and a fun food when people add their own toppings. Set out all…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Lettuce Crudites

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[1] Green goddess: a crudité plate of green lettuces (photo © Empellon | NYC [2] California-grown Castelfranco chicory (photo © Good Eggs). [3] Variegated radicchio, radicchio variegato di castelfranco IGP. IGP is an acronym for indicazione geografica protetta, meaning it can only be grown in a specified region—In this case, the Castelfranco Veneto region of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Paella Pan Serving Plate

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[1 & 2] Serve appetizer or dessert bites in a paella pan (photos © Empellón Restaurant | NYC.   Here’s an idea from Empellón Restaurant in New York City, which specializes in modern Mexican cuisine. Grab that paella pan, serving tray or oversize dish from its hiding place, fill it with crushed ice get ready…
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FOOD FUN: Gazpacho Shooters With Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

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Looking for some sophisticated party fun? Here’s an idea from Elegant Affairs Caterers, riffing on tomato soup and grilled cheese: Gazpacho shooters, topped with mini grilled cheese sandwiches. Make your favorite gazpacho recipe, and use thin bread for the grilled cheese (photo #1). Another fun gazpacho idea: top the shot glass with Tostitos Scoops filled…
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