Category Archives: Appetizers & Snacks

Miso Roasted Cauliflower with Seared Miso Ahi Tuna Steak

08 Monday Feb 2016

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misotunafinalSeared tuna is my favorite fish, I love it, cold warm or straight out of the pan. Let me say right off, that when i say seared i mean seared, very pink middle and nice sear on both sides, nothing disappoints me more than overcooked tuna. Since I have had to give up most carbs this sadly included most of my trips to the Sushi bar. This recipe has made my upside down frown right side up once again. I accompanied this with some roasted cauliflower using the same Miso marinade I have used for the tuna. I honestly came up with this on the fly and love how it turned out and each component still stood on their own with each unique flavor. Placed on a bed of spinach which is optional,  but so nice for a light evening meal and the marinade from the searing of the tuna acted as a beautiful dressing. Continue reading →

Brie stuffed Portobello with Sundried Tomatoes

29 Friday Jan 2016

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This recipe is so simple and yet feels so elegant when you’re eating it. I love mushrooms, any kind, and stuffing them with cheese… well, that just puts this over the edge. My daughter has been begging me for brie (I don’t know why she has more cravings than a pregnant woman) so I went with it. I am always trying new things to make my lunch appealing as I never used to eat lunch, per se.  Now that it is a requirement with my new lifestyle, I like to make it as appealing as my dinners.

I used sun dried tomatoes with basil, but feel free to use your favorite, the ones marinated in olive oil are wonderful too!  Believe it or not, I still had fresh parsley struggling in my garden so I used that as well but basil would be lovely. Don’t be afraid to go with your favorites, I am just the vehicle to kickstart your imagination. Continue reading →

Baked Sriracha Honey & Lime Wings Paleo

22 Friday Jan 2016

Posted by in Appetizers & Snacks, Chicken, Paleo and Low Carb, Recipes (ALL), Sauces

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swfinal2Wings, wings, and wings. I love them! They are my absolute fave when done right. One thing I do know is I don’t like them boneless, breaded or messed with too much. I love bright flavors and this one takes the ticket.  I saw a recipe on another blog that was very similar to this and thought I’d share mine, I been obsessed with sriracha for a bit , it’s my new hot sauce.  I put it in egg salad the other day and loved it!! Yes, classic egg salad , mayo, mustard and sriracha, a lil salt and pepper equals yum!! These wings are sticky and sweet with the just the right amount of heat.

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Crispy Oven Fried Parmesan Green Beans

16 Saturday Jan 2016

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I had these as an appetizer once in one of my favorite steak houses. Who am I kidding? They are all my favorites 🙂 . But they had so much flavor and I realized they had a dash of chipotle salt in them. Well lucky me, I was able to recreate that flavor in these with my Chipotle Falksalt.  The infused flakes bring a subtle spiciness to the green beans and I really love that. They have an array of flavors to choose from such as lemon. lime, rosemary and garlic. Yes, I must confess; I love rich vibrant salts and these fit the bill!  Oven baked and coated in Parmesan cheese. I used Parmesan cheese instead of breadcrumbs here because it gets so nice and crispy when baked and the lower the carbs, the better for me. It will mimic that crispy texture from breadcrumbs or panko just fine.  So easy to make, so lets get started!

  • One pound of fresh green beans (ends chopped off)
  • 1 large egg,  1/2 cup of egg whites
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp of Chipotle Falksalt  (if you don’t have this you can use pink Himalayan salt and chipotle powder a 1-1 mix.
  • 1/2 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil to coat sheet pan

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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates w/ Sausage in Marinara

09 Sunday Mar 2014

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datesfinal2This recipe is so easy, why I don’t make these more often?! Sausage and bacon how can this be wrong? Right?! This is a GREAT appetizer to serve guests before any dinner party. You will completely stump them and leave them guessing at exactly what they are eating. The date is so rich and yummy when baked it mimics a savory meat. The flavors work so well together. When we had this as an appetizer at ATAVOLA, I just knew I had to make these at home.

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