Corned Beef Appetizers Recipe For St. Patrick’s Day

What a great accompaniment to a pre-dinner beer on St. Patrick’s Day! The “shamrock” is made with a shamrock cookie cutter and sliced avocado. Who’d have thought to pair corned beef and avocado? The California Avocado Commission! And they’re not just for St. Patrick’s Day. Serve them with a beer anytime with a regular slice…
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RECIPE: Green Olive Tapenade

Tapenade is an easy-to-make appetizer or snack that complements beer, cocktails and wine. Photo courtesy Pompeian.   It couldn’t be easier to make the popular Mediterranean olive spread, tapenade (at least in these modern days of food processors). You can use any type of olive, from mild to pungent; black, green or a mix. Here’s…
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RECIPE: Brie & Beet Bruschetta

More purple passion: beets with Brie on bruschetta. Photo and recipe courtesy LoveBeets.com.   This appetizer or first course pairs with your favorite wine: red, white or sparkling. And beer, too, of course. Or, serve the bruschetta with the salad course. Prep time is 5 minutes, cooking time is 10 minutes. RECIPE: BRIE & BEET…
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