I still have soooo many tomatoes growing in my garden. Not that I am complaining… I am going to miss them so much in the winter. Ugh! Did I just say winter? Sorry, I will not say that word again.
Tag Archives: Appetizer
Zucchini Fries with Sriracha Dipping Sauce
Got zucchini? Holy smokes we have lots and lots of zucchini growing in our garden right now! So I am trying to get creative with recipe ideas.
I just love zucchini and I love fries…Zucchini fries=Yummy!
Tomato Mozzarella Skewers
Looking for an appetizer to make for a Memorial Day picnic? Then look no further!
With tomato season right around the corner these tomato mozzarella skewers make a perfect summer appetizer. They are super easy to prepare and one of my favorite appetizers to make for a party.
Guacamole
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo or your next fiesta with guacamole. Guacamole is a staple in any Mexican dish I prepare, but it is also an awesome, easy dip. I whipped this up in about 10 minutes and we had it as a Sunday afternoon snack.
Sweet Potato Cakes
I just received my box of veggies from Door to Door Organics and suddenly felt like I was on the food network show, Chopped. A box full of beautiful fresh veggies…Now what to do with them?
I decided the first item I pull out of the box will be my main ingredient. So sweet potatoes it is! Since I have never really loved sweet potatoes it was time for me to get creative. I refuse to believe there is a food I don’t like. Well I think I’ve changed my mind about sweet potatoes. I just love these sweet potato cakes!
These delicious little cakes make a great side dish or appetizer. They can easily be made Paleo by using coconut flour.
Sweet potatoes contain almost twice as much fiber as other types of potatoes. That’s right. They contribute almost 7 grams of fiber per serving. The high fiber content gives them a “slow burning” quality. This basically means their caloric energy is used more slowly and efficiently than a low-fiber carbohydrate. Click here to find out more great health benefits about sweet potatoes.
Sweet Potato Cakes
2014-04-05 14:02:29
Serves 6
Total Time
15 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
58g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
Calories from Fat 95
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g
17%
Saturated Fat 5g
24%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 62mg
21%
Sodium 62mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A
63%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
2%
Iron
3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded
- 2 tablespoons flour of your choice, (I used spelt, but whole wheat, almond, or coconut flour will work)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 dried parsley (next time I make these, I am using fresh herbs)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of oil for frying, I used coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl add shredded potatoes and mix in the flour, onion, garlic, herbs, eggs, salt and pepper. Mix well, until sweet potatoes are coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Form a small cake with the mix and add to hot skillet. Mixture will be wet, but will stay together once it is cooked. I made the cakes as I was ready to add to hot skillet. Add more oil as needed (when skillet dries out).
- Cook for about 5 minutes on each side until nice and brown.
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Broccoli Bites
Going green for tonight’s St. Patty’s festivities! That’s right, we’re finally going out for St. Patrick’s day. We have an overnight sitter and we’re ready to party! Back to the broccoli bites. We’re having some friends over before our big night on the town, and I needed a quick and easy snack. These are not only festive, but really good. They’re full of veggies and make a great healthy snack. I think I may just need to make some extras for a snack later this week.
Did you know broccoli contains high levels of both calcium and vitamin K, both of which are important for bone health and prevention of osteoporosis. This is great news if you’re not a fan of milk. Click here for more great health benefits from broccoli.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of broccoli, cut into very small pieces
- 1 small carrot , peeled and shredded
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup of panko or bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Steam broccoli pieces for a few minutes, until they turn a nice bright green. Let cool.
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix well.
- Shape into bite size broccoli balls.
- Bake on parchment paper for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Wonton Wrapper Cheese Raviolis
This week I am cleaning out my fridge and pantry. I had some leftover wonton wrappers and some ricotta cheese. So I came up with these raviolis for dinner. They also make a great finger appetizer since they crisp up so nicely in the oven, just serve with a small bowl of tomato sauce or pesto to dip.
Ingredients
- wonton wrappers (found in the refrigerated produce section)
- ricotta cheese
- handful of shredded parmesan cheese (next time I want to try with goat cheese)
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves or chopped spinach leaves
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- dash of nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- your favorite tomato sauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl mix cheeses, basil or spinach, garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
- Spray baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay wonton flat on baking sheet and add about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture. Fold wrapper into a triangle and seal edges with water (I just dipped my finger in a bowl of water and smoothed around edges).
- Brush ravioli with olive oil and sprinkle with some parmesan cheese.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until crispy. Watch, they brown up quick.
- Serve on a plate with sauce, or on a large serving tray with a small bowl of sauce to dip for an appetizer.
Enjoy!