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 am a huge fan of roasted pie pumpkin. Puréed into savory soups or sweet desserts, chopped up into rice or quinoa, mixed into burritos or pasta. There are countless number of things to utilize pumpkin in! And you only have a brief amount of […]
I have been growing a couple of ghost peppers this year. I’d never grown them before and didn’t have anything in particular in mind to make. But, as one of the hottest peppers that you can get, I was certainly going to try my hand […]
I am growing several varieties of peppers and tomatoes this summer. So I am constantly trying to figure out what to do with a dozen or two of them at a time! Enchilada sauce has become a lifesaver. This red enchilada sauce is really just […]
My new summer obsession is making enchilada sauce! I make a decent amount of salsa every year. And am always thinking about making hot sauce… But enchilada sauce is a great (and easy!) middle ground. This habanero enchilada sauce combines homegrown peppers and tomatoes with […]
I have chilis growing in my garden. They’ve been ripening over the last week or two and I’ve been wracking my brain trying to figure out what to make. I feel like enchiladas and chili enchilada sauce is the obvious answer..? Especially since every time […]
Whether you’re looking to make burritos or a side to dip chips in, stovetop black beans are a staple. They’re pretty simple to make and taste infinitely better than their canned counterparts! I’ve been making black beans on the stove lately, but they’re also easily […]
Corn tortillas are surprisingly easy to make. I know countless numbers of people who, once they realize how simple it is to make, will never go back to buying tortillas again. With only 2 necessary ingredients and a cooking time of about 60 seconds, making […]
Muhammara is a Middle Eastern recipe that is similar to a baba ganoush or hummus. It’s made by blending roasted red peppers and toasted walnuts and tends to pair well with pita, chicken, or fish.
Don’t get me wrong, like potato salads as much as the next person! I get those warm, fuzzy nostalgic feeling of backyard barbecues and good old fashioned mayonnaise drenched foods. I never actually had those experiences growing up. But if I did live in a […]
There is absolutely no comparison between homemade refried beans and the stuff that you get in the cans! This would be unfortunate. However, it’s really not that difficult to make beans. It just takes a little bit more planning than popping open a can! The […]
