Is the old saying true, that “Necessity is the mother of invention?” Hmm. Well in this case I’ve been trying to get rid of all of the food that’s been shoved into my freezer at the same time, using up all the beautiful produce that I see at the grocery store. I tend to over… Read More
Tag: appetizer
Farfalle with Tuna, Tomatoes, Olives and Onions
This is another one of my super simple recipes. I like to keep key staples in my pantry and fridge (but that’s for another blog post) and this is one of those recipes that take no time and can be done when you have no food in the house. Funny enough, I did grocery shop… Read More
Calamari Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a wonderful appetizer that is enjoyed by almost everyone. I made this up one day while trying to think of what to bring as an appetizer to a friend’s house. It’s super easy to make and transport, just add the toasted crostini before serving as they may get soggy after. For 4-6 people,… Read More
Easy Holiday Entertaining Tips
There are always a few stigmas about entertaining that may have you steer clear of inviting guests over for the holidays. Entertaining can be easy and fun if you just take a little bit of time to plan. For some reason, this saying always comes to my head: A minute in planning saves 5 in… Read More
Octopus Salad with Asparagus and Chick Peas in a Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients: 1 medium sized octopus (1-2 lbs/around 1 kg) 1 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained 1 cup asparagus tips… Read More