Entries for 'msellers'

Baby shrimp are just the right size to be served on slices of bread, and because they’re sold cooked and peeled, preparation time is minimal.

This rustic stuffing pairs nicely with the earthy artichokes. Toasting the bread crumbs adds a deeper flavor to the stuffing, and the addition of fresh herbs and prosciutto livens up even early spring tomatoes. Include these in a light meal of homemade soup and bread, or serve them as an elegant opener to a dinner.

Creamy baked feta is a favorite Greek meze, or appetizer, served with crusty bread and kalamata olives. Look for an imported Greek, French or Bulgarian feta without much liquid. Serve with a chilled dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

Member Lillian Kayte says her recipes are often inspired by her trips abroad. This dish is based on one she had in Rome several years ago. Unable to find the semolina needed for the original, Lillian substituted grits. “It’s been a favorite comfort food ever since,” she says. We recommend serving it as a side dish for any roasted meat.

These steaks are served over sliced tomatoes; when the juices from the two mingle, it creates a wonderfully savory blend of flavors.

Serve this spread in a bowl set inside a hollowed-out fresh artichoke, surrounded by cut-up vegetables and French bread slices.

Look for all kinds of Halloween cookie cutters, bats included, in your grocery store.

Southern crab cakes are quite similar to the classic Chesapeake Bay ones, except that they usually contain Worcestershire sauce. Here, shrimp is added to the crabmeat for an additional twist. These cakes are served New Orleans-style, with a tangy rémoulade sauce of mayonnaise, gherkins, horseradish, capers and a hint of lime.

Littlenecks, countnecks, Manila or other hardshell clams are ideal for this beer- and mustard-seasoned broth. Serve the clams with lots of hearty, crusty bread for soaking up all the juices.

These pretty pancakes are reminiscent of German potato pancakes, but the beets and chives reveal a Scandinavian influence. You could substitute a handful of chopped fresh dill for some or all of the chives, if you like.