Appetizer – Chef-Shorts

Classic Miso Soup

170910
/ Appetizer Soup
/ By Ted

INGREDIENTS:5 c water3-4 TBS Aka Miso (red soy bean paste)3 TBS dried shaved bonito flakes (1pkg)1 tsp instant dashi or 15cm x 15cm piece of Konbu3 scallions (small spring onions) chopped6 small to medium

Gorgeous Gazpacho

170705
/ < 20 mins Appetizer Soup
/ By Ted

One of the most refreshing summer dishes ever is a simple and delicious gazpacho. Here is a vitamix blender variant on that dish that we prepare every summer in under 15 minutes!

Hummus Magnus

151114
/ < 20 mins Appetizer Yum
/ By Ted

My absolute favorite way to treat our guests to an appetizer that is easy and quick.

Green Smoothy Summer Freshness

110530
/ < 20 mins Appetizer Ted's Favorites Yum
/ By Ted

A Summer Favorite All of the following should be stored in the fridge for at least a few hours prior to using or… if you don’t want to do that… add a cup of ice to the list of ingredients below: 1

Wild Boar and Fig Salad

080903
/ < 20 mins Appetizer
/ By SAM

A quick yummy starter which takes very little prep work and can be put together in minutes!! Ingredients – Serves 6. – 6 Fresh figs from the garden – Ok, or the Supper Market if

Traffic Light Soup Shots

080903
/ 1 hour Appetizer Soup Veg Yum
/ By SAM

Great for a dinner party, quick to prepare with Chef Shorts Traffic Light Soup Shots!!! Base Recipe First create a Chicken Stock – or if your short on time use a good bought stock. Chicken

Fantastic Finger Food

071210
/ < 20 mins Appetizer
/ By Ted

1 The egg’s gift to cocktail parties: Hard-cook eggs, peel, and cut in half; carefully remove the yolks. Mash yolks with salt, mayonnaise, good mustard and cayenne. You can also add minced radish, snow

Teasers on Toothpicks

071210
/ < 20 mins Appetizer
/ By Ted

1 Cut pork tenderloin into 1-inch slices; broil or sauté until done. Cut each piece across into 3 or 4 thin slices, then pile onto round bread slices, toasted or not. Top with slice of Manchego and bit

On Bruschetta

071209
/ < 20 mins Appetizer
/ By Ted

1 Bruschetta is the basis for so many good things. Don’t make it too crisp, and start with good hearty bread. Brush thick slices with olive oil. Broil until toasted on both sides. While it’s still

On Bread or Crackers

071208
/ < 20 mins Appetizer
/ By Ted

1 Red peppers and anchovies: Drizzle piquillos or other roasted red peppers with olive oil, and top with a good anchovy fillet. A caper or two on each is not amiss.2 Top rye flatbread with thin slices

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