by Heather Sheire | Mar 5, 2012 | Breakfast, Fish, Hors D'Oeuvres
I heart smoked salmon. As a child of the Pacific Northwest, I grew up on salmon, usually purchased and prepared within 24-48 hours of being pulled out of the sea. My father used to grill this incredibly fresh fish over charcoal with butter, garlic, pepper and lemon....
by Heather Sheire | May 31, 2011 | Hors D'Oeuvres, Savory, Vegetables
Pretty much any vegetable is better when roasted and broccoli is no exception. But I find that many people are surprised when I serve roasted broccoli. I will say that it definitely tastes better than it looks, but trust me when I tell you it tastes delicious! The...
by Heather Sheire | Feb 28, 2011 | Gluten Free, Hors D'Oeuvres
Bacon wrapped dates are a very classic, super simple hors d’oeuvre. Sweet, salty, smoky, gooey, chewy and crunchy…this appetizer has it all! I made this batch last minute for an Oscar get together. Manchego-Stuffed Maple-Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Dates...
by Heather Sheire | Jan 29, 2011 | Gluten Free, Hors D'Oeuvres, Savory, Vegetables
This is not a salad. This is a bowl of crispy, salty, addictive chips. No…really. My friend Paula told me about these chips weeks ago, how delicious they were, how her kids loved them and I heard her…kind of… But Kale Chips…seriously? How...
by Heather Sheire | Jan 6, 2011 | Hors D'Oeuvres
Hors d’oeuvres (aka appetizers) are one of my favorite foods. In fact, I have a fondness for bite-sized foods, sweet and savory alike. I originally planned to make these for New Year’s Eve, but as it became evident just how much food there was on hand,...
by Heather Sheire | Nov 29, 2010 | Hors D'Oeuvres, Savory
Like little bite-size popovers, these light and cheesy snacks are just fun to eat! Gougères make a warm and comforting appetizer or snack, but I also like to serve them with something creamy like Squash Bisque, Catalan Chickpea & Spinach Soup, or Roasted...
by Heather Sheire | Sep 3, 2010 | Hors D'Oeuvres
The combination crisp toast with buttery sharp blue cheese and sweet creamy caramelized onions would be in the hors d’oeuvre hall of fame…if there was one. This is an excellent party food because you can make the toasts and the caramelized onions in...
