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Blue Corn Madeleines with Cheddar, Fresh Corn and Scallions
A little crunchy on the exterior, due to the fresh corn, cheddar and scallions first put in the tin. Organic blue corn meal makes it special.
Beetroot Spread & Dip – a great alternative to hummus.
Love hummus? Beetroot dip triumphs with flavor and color! There’s a new, healthy dip in town. Tips for building the ultimate vegetarian sandwich!
White Wild Salmon Gravlax with Cracked Pepper and Lavender
Flavor the flesh of Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon with Lavender, Dill, Vodka and Pink Peppercorns. An elegant gravlax that also can be prepared with any fresh salmon. Super simple – the salmon is coated and weighted for three days – then ready to thinly slice and enjoy.
Japanese Style Eggplant Dip with Miso, Orange and Shichimi Togarashi Seasoning
A wonderful and flavorful dip with hints of miso, orange, ginger and sesame
Lebneh Balls – Yogurt Cheese with Herbs, Spices, Walnuts and Olive Oil
Dip into this home made treat that’s simple to make – has a luxurious velvety texture and flavor with subtle and assertive flavors you love. Extra Virgin Olive Oil surrounds these delicious protein-packed yogurt cheese balls as does herbs, spices, lemon rind and crunchy walnuts.
Crispy Coconut Baked Zucchini Sticks with Avocado Ranch Dip
Oven baked and delicious zucchini fries with a crispy coating of shredded coconut, corn meal and gluten-free flour. Serve with a creamy, luscious avocado dip flavored with coconut oil. Tips given for using a fresh coconut to make home made coconut milk and shredded coconut. Gluten-Free
Go Green Spring Quiche with Truffled Cheese
Fresh Spring produce shines in this quiche with a simple cracker crumb base and truffled cheddar cheese to compliment. Go-Green!
Pecan Chicken and Waffle Appetizer with Sautéed Collards and Maple-Bourbon Drizzle
The Ultimate Appetizer with Southern Charm ~ Grilled Chicken with Pecans and a Maple-Bourbon Glaze on top of crisp Buttermilk Waffles and Sweet and Sour Sautéed Collard Greens On a recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina I fell in love with the cuisine of the low country; the flavors and lingering aromas. The picturesque city with […]
Karen’s Buttermilk Waffles
Use as a base for appetizers – Karen’s Southern Pecan Chicken & Waffles with Collard Sauté and Bourbon- Maple Drizzle. Each waffle will make 12 appetizer portions.
Natural Salmon Cakes – Gluten-Free
Wasabi, Lime and Dill flavor these simple Salmon Cakes. Without breadcrumbs- and they hold together beautifully. A perfect light dinner or healthy lunch. Gluten-free. Serve with my Green Goddess Dressing and Spring Vegetables.
Karen’s Cashew Cluster Crunch
A simple nut crunch snack that is SIMPLE (really!) to prepare and totally irresistible. Puffed Brown Rice adds lightness and crunch – a pinch of tumeric and chili flakes adds interest and a touch of heat.
Cuban Style Lentil Soup with Baked Plantains and Lemon Crema
A robust soup with plenty of vegetables and spiced up with traditional Cuban flavors. Garnished with a lemon-crema and irresistible baked plantains. Warming and healthy! Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.
Sweet Potato Tater-Tots with Tortilla Crumbs ~ Hot Sauce Honey-Butter Glaze and Blue Cheese Dip
The perfect vegetarian appetizer for your Super Bowl party – Crispy tater-tots with a healthy profile. Rolled in multi-grain tortilla chips and baked- served with a Honey-Hot Sauce-Butter Glaze and Blue Cheese Dip. Move over chicken wings… Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.
Tuscan Stuffed Mushrooms
The pick up appetizer that’s a party-pleaser, your guests will ask you for the recipe! Ring in the New Year with these make-ahead delicious morsels.
Karen’s Beet Cured Gravlax
Gravlax is quite simple to prepare – brined with Vodka, Citrus Juices, Grated Beets, Dill, Sugar, Salt and Pepper. Weighted down, the gravlax is ready in two days – slice when ready to enjoy.
Goat Cheese and Garlic Pâté with Walnuts and Chives ~ Balsamic-Honey Drizzle
Holiday Entertaining just got a little easier with this tempting pâté – the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. This Garlic – flavored pâté (a creamy, composed dip) makes a great start to any meal as it awakens your taste buds! Truly simple to prepare – start by roasting the three garlic heads in the oven […]
Karen’s Perfect Pizza Dough
An easy dough to make, follow the instructions and get started making pizza in your home ~ even on a weeknight. It’s creative and fun !
Grilled Chicken and Corn Lettuce Wraps / Satay Sauce / Cucumber Salsa
Summertime is all about light, fresh meals, and these chicken and corn lettuce wraps fit the bill exactly. Loaded with lush flavors and textures – the perfect recipe to master… and enjoy!
Beet and Chickpea Cakes with Mint and Lemon Zest
Here’s a updated savory vegetarian chickpea cake. Perfect as a meal, or the ultimate appetizer.
Asparagus, Apple, Black Bean and Goat Cheese Taquitos
Spring Asparagus teams with Black Beans, Goat Cheese and Sautéed Apples inside these Corn Tortilla Taquitos. Serve them with a Tomatillo Salsa Verde for ultimate meal or appetizer!
Karen’s Gone Crackers – Foolproof Gluten-Free Seeded Crackers
Homemade crispy and delicious crackers, gluten-free, dairy free and sugar free…delicious!
BLT & C Crostini ~ Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese
It’s soon Game-Day. The ultimate Easy Super Bowl Appetizer ~ Girls & Guys alike will devour!
Smoked Salmon Lollipops
No one will be able to resist these savory lollipops. Thin sliced, luminous smoked salmon around zesty cream cheese – the perfect pick-up appetizer for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day.
Karen’s Festive Naan Pizza ~ Red, White & Green Appetizer
Roll Naan Dough and top with festive colored toppings for the ultimate Holiday Appetizer. Below, a recipe for 6 oval Naan Pizza Doughs. The topping directions are for 2 oval pizzas, each 4″ wide x 8″ long. Use all if you desire, and adjust for the toppings. This is actually a simple recipe. I am being […]
Karen’s Best Latkes
Latkes are crispy, naturally sweet, salty and irresistible! Hanukkah Latkes are that ethereal treat; a potato mixture made by dropping large tablespoons into a skillet of shimmering, hot oil. The trick for a perfect latke is twofold: For Crispiness: Squeeze your potatoes in a tea towel (or paper towels) until very dry. For Lightness: Separate the eggs; glossy […]
Healthy Roasted Garlic and Onion Dip
Dip Into This! An Updated, Healthy Roast Garlic and Onion Dip Need a dip for the weekend game-day or holiday get together that doesn’t break the calorie bank? A real crowd pleaser – there won’t be any leftovers! This is a REDUX recipe – a healthier version of Lipton Soup Mix Dip. It is time to update […]
Summer Gazpacho in Two Easy Steps
Ah Summer Tomato Gazpacho! A blender base is topped with Summer Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Herbs… Simply Divine!
Carrot Sorbet
A super-refreshing sorbet, pair if you like with my Super Crunch Salad
Quick Refrigerator Pickles – Asian Style
Super Easy, Super Crunchy ~ Super Delicious!
Carrot Hummus
This healthy and delicious hummus uses carrots three ways – steamed carrots, roasted colorful rainbow carrots and carrot juice.
White Bean, Parmesan and Truffle Dip
Photo by Gary Sheer; published in the December edition of Dujour Magazine.
Rainbow Latkes – Potato and Vegetable Pancakes
My ultimate latke recipe with more veggies for added color and crunch. The beets are optional, but I think your family will love the addition. Crispy on the outside, yet tender inside. Bake these treats in muffin tins for a lightened – up version of the fried potato pancake! (see below).
Roasted Pepper, Tomato and Goat Cheese Fonduta
I think of this recipe as “healthy-comfort food.” Tomatoes, peppers, red wine.. goat cheese – “Modern Mediterranean” with local spring herbs.
Vegan Farmers’ Market Vegetarian Dumplings
Serve steamed or pan-fried. Vegan and delicious!
Karen’s Sprouted Spelt and Sesame Homemade Crackers
Healthy Homemade Crackers! Spelt can be easier to digest then wheat, making it a nice choice for us who are gluten-sensitive. I used only spelt flour in my cracker recipe for a savory, nutty whole-wheaty flavor.