Tabbouleh spooned into little endive boats is a fun appetizer or side (and healthy, too!). Find the simple recipe in my newest post for Better Homes and Gardens, here.
By Erin Gleeson of The Forest Feast
Carrot Ribbon Salad
Our little meyer lemon tree on the deck was a wedding gift a little over a year ago. It’s second season has produced a whopping 5 lemons that are just ripening now! I squeezed one on some lightly sauteed carrot ribbons, and with a touch of olive oil, basil and Maldon sea salt, it was delish! This dish is great warm or at room temperature.
By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
Beet Haroset for Passover
For those of you planning your menu for Passover - or for anyone looking for a quick, tasty appetizer idea- here’s a fun and colorful twist on the traditional Jewish dish, haroset. Haroset is usually a blend of fruit and nuts made during Passover (which starts a week from today). Sometimes chunky, sometimes smooth, it’s often served on matzoh crackers. I replaced the usual apple with beets to rosy things up! It’s a sweet nutty spread, so the radishes on top add a nice bitter balance.
For more Passover menu ideas, check out the Passover Seder we hosted at our cabin in the woods last year.
By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast
Olive Pastry Bites
How cute are these? Just wrap stuffed olives (that you have dried off with a paper towel) in puff pastry and sprinkle with parmesan before baking. You can use olives stuffed with anything- pimento (like above), blue cheese, garlic, almonds etc…For more photos and details click on over to my Better Homes and Gardens post today.
Artwork by Erin Gleeson, recipe adapted from BHG
Oscar Party Popcorn
If you’re having an Oscar Party this weekend and want to make something quick and tasty, spice up some popcorn with this simple recipe. Just put all the ingredients in a big plastic produce bag and shake-em-up! I made another batch using my homemade Garlic Herb Salt. This Smitten Kitchen Spicy Caramel Popcorn Recipe also looks delish!
A couple other appetizer ideas:
Asparagus tart - with brie on a store-bought puff pastry. Soooo simple (and impressive!)
Zatar Flat Bread - pizza dough dusted with Middle Eastern spices and dipped in greek yogurt
Stuffed Sweet Peppers - with a filling of pesto and avocado
Can’t wait to get my red carpet viewing on…May the best picture win!
