Appetizers — Appetizer RSS

Olive tapenade is a savory spread or condiment made from finely chopped olives, capers, garlic, almonds and olive oil.  It originates from the Mediterranean cuisine and is known for its robust and flavorful profile. The mixture can vary in texture, ranging from course to smooth and is often used as a topping for bread, crackers or as a flavorful addition to dishes such as pasta, salad or grilled meats.

This is one of my most requested recipes. People never know that this is made with brussel sprouts.

This is a great appetizer. Use any thin bread to dip into the gravy. I use Roti or Paratha bread for dipping. You can omit the potatoes here and just have the gravy too. Either way its delicious.

Serve this with toasted bread triangles or pita chips. I've also served with a fresh loaf of sourdough bread.

This is what we are all going for...a dish that's simple, healthy, easy and delicious.  Ful (pronounced "fool") has only 5 ingredients and takes only minutes to prepare. It’s nothing more than some mashed fava beans with lemon, garlic, parsley, and a chili. The flavors combined will leave your taste buds feeling satisfied.  Canned fava beans are common at Middle Eastern grocery stores.