The Best Polenta Appetizers
Crispy polenta rounds are a delicious, gluten-free base for appetizers. I love searing pieces in a pan with a little oil and have even crisped them up in an air-fryer – so very yummy and healthy.
Shrimp, Pineapple & Cucumber Chow
Ingredients ½ lb medium shrimp, shelled, and deveined 1 pineapple, cut into chunks (about 3 lbs) 2 English seedless cucumbers 8-10 leaves of Culantro (divided) - See Chef Tip ¼
Savory Dip & Condiment
Raita is a type of dip or condiment that is kind of, sort of, somewhat like Tzatziki. Well, not really!!
Raita
Ingredients 1 cup plain Greek yogurt ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus a sprinkle for garnish) 1/3 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 small tomato, deseeded and diced ½ cucumber, deseeded,
Easy, No Cook Summer Entertaining
Fresh crab, juicy heirloom tomatoes, citrusy microgreens and creamy avocado crema create a light meal or appetizer that never fails to impress.
Crab, Avocado Crème & Microgreen Towers
Ingredients 4 heirloom tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon minced parsley (plus more for garnish) Drizzle of O&V Basil EVOO * ½ small jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced (optional) Salt
Vegetarian Skewers — Or Not!
I love grilled veggies all summer long – but occasionally I will add halloumi cheese to the grill too, and that is a game changer!
Halloumi & Veggie Skewers
Ingredients Vinaigrette (See Chef Tip) 2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon red chili flakes 4-5 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup O&V Unflavored EVOO * ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup
A Versatile Condiment
Condiments enhance the flavor of anything you put them on – they are often pungent, zingy, sometimes spicy or creamy, but they always complement the flavor of the dish and add pizzaz!
Spicy Tomato Jam (Chutney)
Ingredients 2-3 tablespoons O&V Unflavored EVOO * 1 shallot, minced 3-4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 ½ tablespoons garlic paste) 2 tablespoons grated ginger (or ginger paste) ½ teaspoon mustard