Category Archives: appetizer

No-Tell Ro*Tel Cheese Dip

I bought a couple of new cookbooks! Normally I check them out of the library first to see if they are worth the price, but my library didn’t have this one. This cookbook is full of “down-home Southern food”, so it’s … Continue reading

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Eggless Leek and Potato Latkes

I am not sure what I did wrong here, but I certainly didn’t get 18 latkes out of this, and mine (all but two!) fell apart. These were good, but I didn’t think they were anything special. Toby really liked … Continue reading

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Avocado Toast

Are you ready for the easiest open-faced sandwich ever? This is it! And it’s AWESOME. I saw this recipe in Chloe’s cookbook, and I thought, is that even a recipe? There’s nothing to it! But now it’s one of my … Continue reading

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Potato Skins

These were so good! The cheese I used didn’t melt so well, but maybe I didn’t leave them under the broiler long enough? In any case, they tasted great! rating: 9 Potato Skins (http://hellyeahitsvegan.com/) Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: … Continue reading

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Vegan Tempeh Sausage Pastry Puffs

Dang it, puff pastry, why do you torment me so? I either don’t thaw you out enough and you break, or I thaw you out too much and you are mush! SIGH. So my two sheets of puff pastry became … Continue reading

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Artichoke-Walnut Pesto Crostini

I made the artichoke-walnut pesto a day ahead of time, and when I tasted it, it was really good! But the next day, when I actually made the crostini, I wasn’t as in love with it. I wonder why? Maybe … Continue reading

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Zannie’s Black-Eyed Pea Dip

On Wednesday nights I get home a little late, so dinner has to be quick. Lately I have been making what Germans call fesper, which is basically little tapas or appetizers, or really whatever is in your fridge. Usually we … Continue reading

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Hot Corn Dip

I hope you all had the happiest of holidays! I made this dip last week, and it was really good! It’s super-easy, and it would be great to have at a party, or to whip up when friends stop by. … Continue reading

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White Bean “Brandade”

I wish I could remember what cookbook I got this recipe from! Because this recipe is good! And easy! I used unflavored almond milk in place of the milk and it turned out fine. This tastes a little bit like … Continue reading

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Avocado Bean Dip

Last night we had what I call a “Ploughman’s Lunch” for dinner.  Or you could call it “fesper”- that’s what the Germans call it. Or really, just call it “tapas”. I pull out a bunch of little bites of stuff, … Continue reading

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