Appetizers/50 recipes

Once upon a time I was reading a magazine article about good cooking. The journalist tried to convince me not to use some combinations of ingredients. One of the "banned" combinations mentioned was green and black olives. And so this soup was born to enjoy me.

Pumpkin and Tomato Bisque recipe

There are two versions of Vegetable Manchurian, wet and dry. Made with generous amount of garlic and ginger and flavored with soy sauce and vinegar, the wet Vegetable Manchurian (with gravy) complements steamed white rice and is best when drizzled on a serving of steaming hot rice, fried rice or noodles. The dry Vegetable Manchurian is best served as an appetizer and is a favorite in our home.

An extra creamy rendition of guacamole with a touch of yoghurt for a bit of extra tang.

Hot Gazpacho recipe

Cold Gazpacho recipe

Easy to cook, but also very healthy and tasty with Tofu Spread.

These rustic pie like galettes were so delicious. Buttery crust and a delicious filling made with roasted leek and onion, and creamy navy beans. It didn't last long. Yum.

Delicious Baba Ghannouj recipe

Hummus Iii recipe

Indian Gazpacho recipe

Honey-Wheat Pumpkin Muffins recipe

Contrary to what you make think, not all Spring Rolls are deep-fried. They can be served fresh as well, which is a lovely option for an appetizer or light meal this summer. It’s quite an extensive list of ingredients, but if you are a fan of Thai cooking, it’s likely you have most of them in your pantry or fridge already. The preparation is a simple whisk, toss, hydrate, roll. And our special touch? We added a peanut sauce to make a “Pad Thai” version, as well as some chillies. Stop, drop and roll – these babies are on fire!

Winter Squash and Apple Soup recipe

Hors d'oeuvres (finger food) that's easy to pick up and pop in the mouth. Quartered eggs wrapped in slices of ham.

Pop that popcorn with fresh garlic and dress with parmesan for a garlicky cheesy twist on a quick and easy healthy snack.