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Fast & Easy Dinner: Antipasto Salad
Packed with cheese, olives, and salumi, an antipasto platter is one of my favorite Italian appetizers. So imagine how excited I was when I discovered this recipe for an antipasto salad!!
Fresh balls of mozzarella mingle with salami, olives, and pepperoncini in this hearty, crunchy salad.
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Come Party With Me: Anniversary — Menu
On Saturday, Aug. 22, my parents will celebrate their 33rd year of marriage. I hate to say it, but I've never thrown them an anniversary party — until now!
Come Party With Me: Rehearsal Dinner — Menu
Instead of having her rehearsal dinner at a restaurant, my girlfriend Ronda has decided to host it in her parents' backyard. To save money, the event won't be a formal sit-down affair, but rather a casual alfresco cocktail party with heavy appetizers. The easy menu is inspired by Italy.
Do You Enjoy Trying New Things?
Last week my sister and I went to dinner at a new restaurant, Pizza Nostra, that recently opened in San Francisco's Potrero Hill district. While the flat, crusty pizzas piping hot from the wood-burning stove were delicious, it was the grilled octopus with chickpeas, celery, and lemon antipasto that stood out in my mind.
Although she'd never had octopus, my sister boldly dove in and was pleasantly surprised by the mild taste and slightly chewy texture.
Come Party With Me: Housewarming Party — Menu
A housewarming party is similar to an open house in that guests will stop by at random times. Instead of slaving over the stove, serve a simple menu of Spanish style tapas that are delicious warm, cold, or at room temperature. Start by putting together a large antipasto platter with your favorite cheese, crackers, marinated vegetables, and charcuterie.
Simple Tip: Use Radicchio As a Serving Bowl
At the Junior Achievement's Wine Tasting and Auction, I was inspired by their servingware. Instead of offering guests olives and marinated cheeses in regular bowls, they were festively placed inside radicchio leaves. The bright purple leaves made the antipasto display pop with color!
Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken and Roasted Pepper Sandwich
Besides canned tuna packed in olive oil, roasted red peppers are my favorite pantry staple. I always have them on hand because they are wonderful in so many ways: plain on a quick antipasto plate, mixed with olives in a tapenade, or layered scrumptiously in a chicken and goat cheese sandwich. Tonight's middle of the week dinner highlights the sweet flavor of these peppers in a divine take on the classic chicken sandwich.
How To Roast Red Peppers
Roasted red bell peppers are a great addition to salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and antipasto platters. I love to make my own at home, jar them and have them on hand for whenever one strikes my fancy. Large red bell peppers are sweet, not spicy and can be found in grocery stores year round - although their peak season (when they are the cheapest) is from May until August.
Come Party With Me: Winter Dinner - Drinks
This Saturday I am hosting a winter dinner party for a select group of my close friends. I've chosen midnight blue and forest green as the colors of my party, designed homemade invitations, and am going all out on this one. National Dinner Party day is coming up so I'm celebrating early.
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