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Category: Appetizer/Side

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!

Oaxaca Cheese-stuffed La Bomba Peppers
Air Fryer, Appetizer/Side, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian

Oaxaca Cheese-stuffed La Bomba Peppers

October 15, 2023

La bombas are a type of jalapeño pepper that grow into little round, red peppers. They get their namesake by their resemblance to bombs. Although, being a jalapeño variety, don’t pack an inedible punch. I grew these la bomba peppers in my garden. You might […]

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Black Beans w/ Super Chili Peppers
Appetizer/Side, Crock Pot, Dips/Sauces, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Slow Cooker Black Beans w/ Super Chili Peppers

October 5, 2023

Fall is in full swing. And you know what that means? It’s pepper season. I might be considered a pepper aficionado at this point. I eat an enormous amount of peppers. But I also like to grow my own peppers. And don’t get me wrong, […]

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Oaxaca Cheese-Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers
Air Fryer, Appetizer/Side, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian

Oaxaca Cheese-stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

August 31, 2023

My local grocery store has started carrying Cubanelle peppers. They call them “Cubanelles,” so I’m going to follow suit. Although you’ll also see them listed as Cuban or Cubana peppers. They look like a cross between banana peppers and Anaheim peppers with a similarly mild […]

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Appetizer/Side, Dips/Sauces, Food Processor, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian

Potluck Avocado Dip w/ Pecans & Jalapeños

August 20, 2023

Avocado dip is one of my favorite things to make. This might age me… But, if I could only have one food on a desert island? It would probably be avocados. Or maybe potatoes. When am I ever only going to be able to eat […]

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Aligot (Mashed Potatoes w/ Cheese)
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The Fundamentals of Aligot

August 15, 2023

Aligot (pronounced, a-li-ɡo, like alligator, without the at- and -r) is a French dip made with mashed potatoes and cheese. “Mashed potatoes” is really kind of a misnomer, though. It’s really more like a fondue with a hint of potatoes. The more typical French recipe […]

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Roasted Cauliflower w/ Honey & Tahiti
Appetizer/Side, Recipes

Roasted Cauliflower w/ Honey & Tahiti

June 11, 2023

I did a Moroccan-inspired Christmas and made Roasted Carrots & Cauliflower w/ Tahini, Honey, & Wine. I don’t tend to eat a lot of cauliflower. This was so good, though, that I’ve been craving it ever since! I’ve been chopping up the cauliflower; tossing it […]

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Appetizer/Side, Dips/Sauces, Gluten Free, Recipes, Rice Cooker, Vegetarian

Quinoa Dip w/ Avocados & Fresh Mozzarella

June 4, 2023

Yesterday I made a Quinoa Salad w/ Mini Potatoes, & Avocado. As well as quinoa keeps and is good chilled. I’m kind of partial to room temperature quinoa. I don’t always have the patience to let the quinoa warm up on its own and I […]

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Deviled Eggs w/ Greek Yogurt & Chives
Appetizer/Side, Breakfast, Eggs, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian

Deviled Eggs w/ Greek Yogurt & Chives

April 27, 2023

I didn’t initially go into Easter knowing what I was going to make. I didn’t grow up doing anything too special for the peripheral holidays. Particularly in the Pacific Northwest where it rains so much, big spring barbecue cookouts aren’t as big of a thing. […]

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Coelho Brazilian Grilling Cheese
Appetizer/Side, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian

Coelho Brazilian Grilling Cheese

April 20, 2023

It should be pretty obvious that I’m grilling this. Is there anything else to do with Coelho Brazilian grilling cheese? In the subsequent days after making this, I’ve even tried to use this cheese in a couple of other ways: grilled and chopped up over […]

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Caramelized Onions w/ Red Wine
Appetizer/Side, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegetarian

Caramelized Yellow Onions w/ Red Wine

March 26, 2023

Red wine caramelized onions are a classic for onion lovers and haters alike. Honestly, I don’t like onions. They’re bitter. They’re stringy. And they make me cry. Which is unfortunate because I work in the restaurant industry! People like to say that you get over […]

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Top 5 Overrated Kitchen Gadgets NOT Worth Buying

Top 5 Overrated Kitchen Gadgets NOT Worth Buying

I hear what you're saying. The holidays are upon us. The overpriced culinary gadgets are finally on sale. But put down that copper pot. Step away from the Vitamix. And rethink that Instant Pot. Your counter space is too precious to spend that much money on things that you'll probably never use! Although, I do have some more useful recommendation, if you still think that you might want an all-purpose cooking contraption or fancy 19th century kitchen. Plus, nothing on this blog is sponsored. I just don't like it when people waste money on cooking fads. NAME ONE PERSON WHO ACTUALLY USES AN AT-HOME PRESSURE COOKER.

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