The term “appetizers” for me encompasses everything from starters to side dishes. These may be distinct categories on a typical menu. However, when you look at it, there aren’t really that many differences between the two. And the terms ar3 often be used interchangeably.
If you have French fries or cheese curds before the meal, it’s an appetizer. But does that mean that you can’t also have them on the side of an entrée with a burger or fish fry?
Whether something is a starter or a side dish is largely arbitrary. And mostly determined more by when you eat something. Rather than what you’re eating.
Thus, I have bundled starters and side dishes into the same category. I leave it up to you to determine where exactly in the course you want to place your appetizers!
I’ve been calling a lot of things “bruschetta” lately. They. aren’t exactly what I think of when I think of bruschetta! They may be more adeptly open-faced sandwiches. But, at its core, bruschetta is simply toasted bread that is topped. So, the term is somewhat […]
My new fun way to utilize bread is bruschetta. I’ve been making this No-knead Dutch Oven Bread once or twice a month for most of quarantine and am having to get creative with what I do with it! I was never much of a bruschetta […]
I have been obsessed with this avocado dip lately. With a mix of avocados, tahini, and Greek yogurt? I’ve been calling it a cross between hummus and guacamole. I am very quickly going through all of my tahini, though! So, I decided to mix it […]
I’m incredibly fond of spinach pesto. I’m allergic to basil, so I need something else to make it with! And I’m really just a huge fan of spinach. It’s a nutrient-rich leafy green that has an incredibly large amount of protein. It also pops quite […]
My new favorite thing is Greek yogurt and avocado dip. It’s like a cross between guacamole and hummus where the sum is greater than its parts. I’m absolutely obsessed! So, it’s no wonder that I was eventually going to add hot peppers to it. I […]
Yesterday I made a Salad w/ Salmon & Avocado Dip. It was absolutely splendid and I highly recommend it. But that means that I have leftover salmon that I have to figure out what to do with! I have a habit of making far more […]
I’m incredibly fond of making avocado dip. It’s my absolute favorite thing this summer. I put it on everything from burritos and nachos to seafood and salads. Late at night I’ll even just dip chips in it as a quick snack! There is truly nothing […]
I have become obsessed with making Greek yogurt and avocado dip! It’s incredibly simple and delicious. I’ve been making it sort of a cross between guacamole, with avocados, garlic, and limes, and hummus with tahini, olive oil, and Greek yogurt, instead of chickpeas. Only, today […]
I have been making quite a bit of vermicelli salads lately. Vermicelli is a thin pasta created from brown rice, oftentimes used in stir fry. And, as much as I’m obsessed with vermicelli, which I’ve been making as kind of a cross between a salad […]
This avocado dip is my new favorite dish. I haven’t the slightest idea what to call it, though… With avocados, tahini, lime juice, and Greek yogurt? It’s a combination of hummus and guacamole. I’ve been using it in the place of sour cream on burritos, […]
