Could there possibly be a better sandwich than the Banh Mi? Crispy pickled vegetables, spiced pork or chicken, chili sauce, cilantro, maybe pate or sriracha, all on a baguette roll; the list of ingredients is somewhat debatable but always delicious. Such strong and fresh flavors are also perfect for an appetizer. Here is a recipe for some cute little bites which pack a lot of flavor and will look festive on your platter. They do have a few steps, so start them ahead of time, but none of it is complicated, and making the won ton cups couldn’t be easier or more satisfying! If you haven’t made them before, you will want to use them for all kinds of other fun little treats. Read More
Spicy little chicken wings
Good news– these drip free chicken wings can be consumed while wearing your best white clothes… or at a business lunch… or maybe out on a first date. They are covered in a garlicky and spicy rub, which bakes into the wings for good flavor, but there is no sauce to run down to your elbow or stain your fancy new picnic napkins. And despite their tidy demeanor, they are also tasty and juicy enough to be a hit at a block party or potluck. All-in-all, a welcome addition to your appetizer repertoire. Read More
Shredded pork chili
Chili #2!
Now this is a tasty and satisfying chili! Pork shoulder, beans, spices and vegetables are slowly cooked for hours and hours and the resulting deliciousness is thick and sweetly smoky– fantastic for a tailgate menu or a post pumpkin patch dinner. This recipe is loosely adapted from a great blog called “How sweet it is!”.
Time for a tea party…spicy cucumber tea sandwiches
Today, thinking about tea parties. May Day, Mother’s Day, bridal showers, birthday parties for young, old or in-between… so many reasons in springtime to dust off the tea set and start thinking about little bitty bites to eat.
Tea sandwiches are versatile little canvasses for all kinds of taste combinations. Here is a snazzed up version of a trusty favorite:
The spicy cucumber sandwich, which is delicious, child friendly, lends itself to any number of interpretations and doesn’t even get soggy! Read More