Category: APPETIZERS

Burrata with Grilled Grapes and Basil

Burrata with Grilled Grapes and Basil Ingredients: 6 grapes x 2 skewers x the number of people you are serving ( eg: for 4 people:  6 x 2 x 4 = 48 grapes)  (I like using a mixture of red, green and black.) 2 T. Sherry vinegar 3T. olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1.5 […]

Ed’s San Francisco Honey Short Ribs

Ed Hubbs San Francisco Honey Short Ribs Ingredients: 5 lbs short ribs (beef or pork country style – a mix of both -add boneless chicken pieces and smoked link sausage swimming in the same pot if you want- it all plays!) 1/2 Cup flour 1 T. Salt 1 T. Pepper 2 big onions 2 cloves […]

Grilled Colorado Peaches with Honey Balsamic Glaze

½ c. plus 2 T. honey ¼ c. balsamic vinegar ½ t. vanilla 1 8 oz. container crème fraiche or sour cream 6 firm but ripe peaches, halved or quartered For the Grilled Colorado Peaches whisk ½ c. honey, vinegar, and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix remaining 2 T. honey and the crème fraiche […]

Aaron Fodge’s Spicy Honey Chicken Wings

Ingredients: 3-pounds chicken wings Rub: 3 tablespoons garlic salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons paprika Glaze (1/3) and Toss (2/3) Sauce 1 cup honey 3 Green Chiles Pureed 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 4 teaspoons chile powder 3 tablespoons canola oil Directions: Heat your grill to medium-high. To make the Spicy […]

Brie with Herbed Walnuts and Honey

(cdkitchen) 2 T. Olive oil ¾ c. Walnuts ¼ t. Kosher salt 1/8 t. cayenne pepper 1 t. Herbs de Provence ½ lb. of Brie ¼ c. honey To make this brie with herbed walnuts and honey heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add walnuts and toss to toast, about 4 minutes until fragrant. […]

Grilled Eggplant with Melted Manchego, Saffron Honey and Capers

I think this was the top pick of the attendees. 1 large eggplant, sliced ¼” thick ¼ c. olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste ¼ lb. Manchego cheese, shredded or try the Windsor Dairy “Buckhorn” cheese 2 T Saffron Honey 2 t. capers To make this grilled eggplant with melted manchego […]

Shrimp with Thai Lime Dipping Sauce

1/3 c. plain yogurt 2 T. mayonnaise 2 T. honey 1 T. fresh lime juice To make this shrimp with Thai lime dipping sauce combine all ingredients. Serve with grilled shrimp or chicken for dipping. I think this would be a great complement to a spicy chicken or shrimp.

Strawberries with Lavender Honey and Goat Cheese

2 pints of perfect strawberries 1 5 oz. log of goat cheese, room temperature ¼ c. of lavender honey, or to taste. To make the Strawberries with Lavender Honey and Goat Cheese combine the honey and the goat cheese. Mix until smooth. Rinse strawberries and let dry. With stem side down, cut vertically from the […]

Sweet and Spicy Nuts

½ c. plus 2 T. honey 1 T. water 1 lb. fancy pecan halves 10 T. Sugar in the Raw Turbinado sugar 1 t. ground cumin ½ t. ground cinnamon 1/8 t. ground cloves 1/8 t. cayenne ½ t. kosher salt To make these sweet and spicy nuts preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line large […]

Warm Goat Cheese Toasts with Rosemary, Walnuts and Honey

1 baguette, 8 oz. 8. oz. fresh goat cheese ¼ c. honey ½ c. chopped toasted walnuts ½ T. chopped fresh rosemary To make this Warm Goat Cheese Toasts with Rosemary preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut 18 ¼ inch diagonal slices from the baguette. Spread goat cheese on each slice. Arrange in a single […]