I know, I know, I am really late to this party – but honestly, I just couldn’t imagine kale chips to be any good. I always thought it’s just the latest symptom of a health craze that put fewer calories over taste – boy was I wrong! So here I am, admitting it without any…
Tag: appetizer
Easy Fish Mousse Spread for Elegant Appetizers
This salmon fish mousse spread has been handed down in my partner’s family for quite a while now. It is originally a recipe for “Mousse de poisson fumé” taken from an old recipe book or maybe newspaper article, yet no one quite remembers which one – However, a cut out has survived glued into a…
The Best Hummus Ever!
Yes, the title says it all: Today, I made the best Hummus I have ever made in my life! I finally did it – smooth and silky with just the right touch of garlic and tahini, this Ottolenghi inspired Hummus recipe hits all the right spots! To save time, I used canned chickpeas – so…
Crispy Oven Roasted Chickpeas with Curry
Do you like chickpeas? If yes, you will not be disappointed with these: Crispy chickpeas seasoned with curry – a recipe ripe for vegan snack heaven! Ingredients: 1 can of chickpeas (ca. 240g) 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of curcuma 1/4 teaspoon of powdered ginger 1 teaspoon of curry…
Apéro Favorite: Crostini with artichoke cream and chorizo
These crostini with artichoke and chorizo are one of my all time favorite fingerfood go-tos – even though I am personally not a big fan of artichoke, the flavor combination with the spicy fatiness of chorizos is an absolute dream – and they only take 15 minutes to make. This post is based on a…
Seasonal appetizer: Flammkuchen with beetroot, goat cheese and honey
These seasonal, vegetarian Flammkuchen bites are sure to bring joy! And the beetroot always manages to bring a bit of color into winter season. Ingredients (for approx. 4 people): 1 Flammkuchen dough (storebought) 1 small beetroot 50g goat cheese (creamcheese) 2 tablespoons crème fraiche 1-2 tablespoons honey (liquid) salt and pepper Preparation: Preheat oven…
Quick and Easy 5 Minute Appetizer: Whole-grain Bread with Salmon and Goat’s Cheese
You’re having friends over but no time to cook? Keep calm, it doesn’t always have to be an elaborate meal or a time-intensive recipe in order to impress. These slices of whole-grain bread are topped within 5 minutes and yet look gorgeous and are sure to spark joy when served to your guests as a…
Simple Puff Pastry Christmas Stars
Those are ridiculously easy to make – and yet, they will lighten up your guests when served with a good sparkling wine. In any case, this first appetizer “course” – some type of nice beverage and a savory snack – is what we in Switzerland call “apéro” and it is (at least to us) without…
Festive Appetizer: Salmon & Potatoes
The holiday season is not over just yet, so here’s an idea for a delicious little appetizer for your new year’s eve party: Salmon Roses with Horseradish Mousse on Roasted Potato Slices You can use a store bought horseradish mousse or you can use the recipe below. Ingredients (as an appetizer for 4 people): 1…