• About Tsiporah
  • Contact
  • Recipes
  • Reviews
  • Travel

{tsiporah}

~ creative, inspiring, delicious

{tsiporah}

Tag Archives: appetizer recipe

Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

03 Sunday Nov 2013

Posted by Nicole Small in Autumn/Fall, dairy free, dessert recipe, gluten free, Holidays, Thanksgiving, vegetarian/vegan

≈ Leave a comment

Tags

appetizer, appetizer recipe, autumn, dairy free, dessert, dessert recipe, food, food blog, gluten free, holidays, recipe, thanksgiving recipe, vegetarian

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! I don’t know about you but I like to start looking for Thanksgiving recipes and inspiration early on. If you are still creating your menu, I hope this Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup will help you find one or two new recipes to add to your table! I gathered some delicious recipes from Tsiporah Blog, as well as my family’s very favorite stuffing recipe from Sunset Magazine for you to pour over to create your perfect Thanksgiving 2013 menu.

Thanksgiving Recipe Round Up

This year has gone by so fast. I wish I could be home to celebrate with my family; Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, I love spending time together and cooking for everyone. This year, Jewish Americans will probably also be celebrating Thanksgivukkah, as the first night of Hanukkah falls on Thanksgiving. For that reason, I have included a few Thanksgivukkah-inspired recipes as well!

Breakfast

If you have family coming in town, you might want to create special but simple breakfasts for them during their visit. These recipes are relatively easy and great for entertaining. The apple butter can be used for anything from topping english muffins to making Apple Butter Challah, which you can then use for french toast!

Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes via Tsiporah Blog

1. Apple Butter
2. Chocolate Chip Sweet Potato Pancakes
3. Wild Mushroom & Leek Quiche
4. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Appetizers and Starters

A simple appetizer can really wow your guests. Here I have included two no-fuss Thanksgiving appetizers as well as a soup and a salad that are both super yummy and hearty for the season.

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes via Tsiporah Blog

1. Apple, Brie and Fig Crostini
2. Roasted Grapes
3. Perfect Autumn Salad
4. Roasted Cauliflower Soup & Parmesan Dijon Croutons

Sides

Lets admit it: side dishes really are the backbone of Thanksgiving. Sure, you’re excited for the turkey, but what are you really excited for? I am always more excited for the sides, like roasted butternut squash. I also love sweet potato latkes, and they would be perfect for Thanksgivukkah!

Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes via Tsiporah Blog

1. Roasted Butternut Squash
2. Brown Sugar & Balsamic Glazed Brussels
3. Sweet Potato Latkes for Thanksgivukkah!
4. Roasted Red Potatoes with Rosemary
5. Artichoke Parmesan Sourdough Stuffing (via Sunset Magazine)

Desserts

Last but not least, the sweets! Break out of your same-old Thanksgiving routine with some of these special desserts, like Derby Pie Bars or Buttery Vanilla Bean Cookies.

Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes via Tsiporah Blog

1. Derby Pie Bars
2. Vanilla Bean Cookies
3. Criss Cross Apple Pies
4. Apple Pie Bars
5. Hanukkah Butter Cookies for Thanksgivukkah!

I hope that you all have a wonderful and fulfilling Thanksgiving. Keep your eyes out for a post in my new Food for Thought series all about being grateful – suiting for this month, don’t you think? Happy Holidays & Happy Cooking!

MORE TSIPORAH BLOG:

Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

***

Love this? Share it:

  • Print
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Fried Capers

22 Friday Feb 2013

Posted by Nicole Small in dairy free, gluten free, recipe, vegetarian/vegan

≈ 4 Comments

Tags

appetizer recipe, dairy free, food, food blog, food blogger, gluten free, recipe, recipe blog, recipe blogger, vegan, vegetarian

These should come with a warning label, so consider this as such. These are addicting. Very addicting. You may make them with the intent to use them to spruce up a salad, or to top a pasta or grilled fish or chicken dish, but take caution: these have only made it onto a dish once when I have made them. Every other time I eat every single one before they can make it anywhere other than a paper towel straight out of the pan. I can’t help it! They are a perfect combination of delicately crispy and salty.

fried capers

how to fry capers

If you’re already a caper fan, you’ll go nuts for these. If you’re on the fence about capers, this might just be the trick to win you over. Either way, these are crispy and briny and add the perfect punch of flavor to so many dishes. Plus they only take seconds to make! Now you have no excuses.

Fried Capers

Ingredients

Any amount of capers you like (2 tbsp-1/3 cup)
1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

Drain the capers and pat them dry on a paper towel. Next, heat the olive oil in a small saucepan. Once the oil is hot, fry the capers in small batches until they crisp up and open like flowers. Drain fried capers on a paper towel and repeat until all of the capers are fried.

caper recipes

frying capers

Eat all of the capers and don’t share at all Top your favorite grilled chicken or fish, or pasta, or salad, or spoon with these and enjoy!

Did you know that I have a Facebook and a Twitter?! Yes I do! You can find them here:

MORE TSIPORAH BLOG:

Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

***

IMG_4476

***

Love this? Share it:

  • Print
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Apple, Brie and Fig Crostini

09 Tuesday Oct 2012

Posted by Nicole Small in appetizer, Holidays, recipe, Thanksgiving

≈ 12 Comments

Tags

appetizer, appetizer recipe, apple, autumn, brie, cheese, fall, fig, food, food blog, food blogger, holiday, holidays, recipe, recipe blog, thanksgiving, thanksgiving recipe

My favorite time of the year is Autumn, with the promise of brisk mornings, crackling fires, and dinner parties. It means Thanksgiving is growing near, my favorite holiday spent among loved ones from near and far. I adore having the whole family together in the kitchen, sharing, laughing, cooking. I am so grateful that this year most of my Dad’s family can travel to Arizona to celebrate the holiday with us.

My family typically enjoys many of the same Thanksgiving dishes every year, but we often like to shake it up a bit- especially with the appetizers. Sunset Magazine is our favorite source of inspiration, but we often draw insight from other origins as well, including restaurants and favorite dishes.

Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer

One of my most favorite appetizers is the crostini. Similar to bruschetta in style, a crostini can don any topping, and the possibilities are endless. One of my favorite places in Phoenix has the best bruschetta with a myriad of toppings to choose from, and the most inspiring to me is their brie with apples and fig preserves. My family also adores it, so I decided to bring it home, into our kitchen, to share with our out of town guests.

The idea behind this sweet and satisfying appetizer is simple, but the flavors are huge. It can be made for a festive dinner appetizer or as a weekday snack; either way it is equally special and delicious. These disappear very quickly in our home, especially with family and friends hanging around on the holidays. I hope that you and your loved ones enjoy just as much as we do!

Apple, Brie and Fig Crostini

Makes 18-25 Crostinis, Depending on length of baguette

Ingredients

1 baguette
2 Granny smith apples
1/2 a small round of soft brie (we like Alouette Baby Brie)
Fig Preserves
Olive oil
Fresh black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice baguette into 1/2 inch slices, brush with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven, turning once, until lightly golden brown. Remove toasts from the oven and let cool.

Thinly slice the apples and set aside. Slice the brie into pieces to fit each toast. When the toasts have cooled enough to handle, spread each one with fig jam, layer on a slice or two of brie, and one to two slices of apple to cover. Drizzle each one with a small amount of olive oil, and finish with freshly cracked pepper.

Apple Brie Fig Crostini

Enjoy! Expect more Autumn and Thanksgiving-inspired recipes to follow as the season and holiday approach us.

MORE TSIPORAH BLOG:

Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

***

Love this? Share it:

  • Print
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Roasted Grapes

08 Wednesday Aug 2012

Posted by Nicole Small in appetizer, dessert, Holidays, roasted, Thanksgiving, vegetarian/vegan

≈ 2 Comments

Tags

appetizer, appetizer recipe, autumn, baked, dairy free, dessert, dessert recipe, fall, food, food blog, food blogger, fruit, gluten free, grapes, holiday, holidays, recipe, recipe blog, recipe blogger, roasted, thanksgiving, thanksgiving recipe, vegan, vegetarian

Grapes have to be one of my favorite fruits. We buy huge bags of grapes at my house, and it is always a shame if they go to waste. Instead of letting that happen, I made this simple recipe based on one that I saw in Sunset magazine. I have seen a few recipes for roasted grapes but always thought it sounded kind of weird. Hot grapes? With cheese? Yes! You must try it. They could not be easier or more delicious, I have to admit that I seriously underestimated this idea for way too long!

Roasted Grapes Recipe

Roasted Grapes Recipe via Tsiporah Blog

These are best served with a baguette because the juices are to die for. Sop up some juices, spread a little soft cheese like brie or goat cheese, and top with these succulent roasted grapes. We were all fawning over these delicious little morsels last night, I can’t wait to make them again!

Roasted Grapes

Ingredients

1 to 2 cups of red or black grapes, stems removed
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried or fresh rosemary
Salt & Fresh Pepper

To serve:

Soft cheese, like brie or goat cheese
Toasted baguette slices

Roasted Grapes Recipe

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle some olive oil on the grapes with the rosemary and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Be sure that the grapes are evenly coated. Place grapes in a baking dish or on a baking sheet. Roast for 10 minutes, toss the grapes, and roast for 8 more minutes. Enjoy with soft cheese and toasty baguette slices. Enjoy!

Roasted Grapes Recipe for Thanksgiving or Holiday Appetizers

Just a note- we made a small amount because we were skeptical. Next time I’m going to double or triple this recipe! You can also add some balsamic vinegar, like Sunset’s recipe calls for. I’m thinking easy Thanksgiving appetizer, what do you think?!

What is the most unlikely yet delicious treat that you have stumbled upon? Let me know in the comments…

MORE TSIPORAH BLOG:

Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter

***

Love this? Share it:

  • Print
  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...
← Older posts
nicole

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email!

Join 449 other followers

More Tsiporah Blog

Facebook | Twitter | Flickr | Pinterest | Instagram

Tsiporah Blog on Twitter

  • RT @Nextiva: #NextivaCares ❤s @PHXChildrens! We’ll donate $1 to PCH's Hope Fund for each favorite & RT! #MakeMarchMeaningful #FTK #PHXChild…— 3 years ago
  • Reading Shakespeare during our scavenger hunt! pscp.tv/w/a4COdTEyNTIy…— 3 years ago
  • I'm excited to officially invite you to my beautiful new blog, Nourishing Wild! This will be my last blog post on... fb.me/14ZsLPtmH— 4 years ago
  • Nourishing Wild tsiporahblog.com/2017/01/17/nou… https://t.co/PIh8atZLzI— 4 years ago
Follow @tsiporahblog
October Unprocessed 2015

Tsiporah Blog on Facebook

Tsiporah Blog on Facebook

Archives

© TSIPORAH BLOG by NICOLE SMALL 2015

Categories

Recent Posts

  • Nourishing Wild
  • Hotel Thrillist + Grilled Sea Bass with Jalapeno Citrus Beurre Blanc
  • Coconut Date Syrup Macaroons with Mocha Chocolate Ganache
  • Bites of Tucson
  • Heirloom Tomato Salad & Herbs de Provence Vinaigrette

Category Cloud

appetizer Autumn/Fall breakfast brunch chocolate dairy free dessert dessert recipe easy recipe gluten free grilled healthy recipe Holidays Italian Jewish lavender product review recipe restaurant review roasted salad salad dressing sauce spicy summer sweets Thanksgiving travel Tuesday Travel vegetarian/vegan

Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.

Cancel
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
%d bloggers like this: