Tag Archives: bruschetta

Red Pepper & Sun-Dried Tomato Relish

Posted on September 28, 2012 by scarpettakate

What are we going to do when the tomatoes go away? It was a blandly rhetorical question, but staring down at my plate of dry-farmed Early Girls, a pang of mild panic flickered through me. I don’t know. I DON’T … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged appetizer, bruschetta, crostini, easy, fall, first course, hors d'oeuvre, relish, simple, spring, summer, vegetarian, winter | 9 Comments

Garlicky White Beans

Posted on January 19, 2011 by scarpettakate

I’ve been waiting for just the right time to introduce you. I didn’t want rush things. I realized I had to earn your trust a bit, because really, who’s going to get excited over a heap of beans? Hopefully you. … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged baked, bean, bruschetta, cannelini, cannellini, dip, easy, garlic, herbs, high fiber, high protein, italian, Mediterranean, olive oil, quick, rosemary, side dish, thyme, vegetarian, white bean, white kidney beans | 12 Comments

Broccoli Rabe Pesto

Posted on November 10, 2010 by scarpettakate

I’m always in search of a good appetizer recipe, a punchy little bite of the do-ahead variety. Everyone’s tired of crudités (healthy, sure, but celery sticks and hummus are only un-boring if you’re nibbling whilst overlooking the Bosphorus and waiting … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged appetizer, blanched, broccoli rabe, bruschetta, cime di rapa, crostini, easy, hors do'oeuvre, pecorino, pesto, pistachios, rapini, Romano, salumi, starter, vegetarian | 10 Comments

Leeks on Toast

Posted on October 30, 2010 by scarpettakate

I like to eat alone. Not all the time, naturally, but sometimes I like to prepare a nice meal and eat it all by myself, paying attention to my food or my thoughts or whatever it is I’m reading at … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged bruschetta, crostini, eating alone, leeks, levain, melted leeks, toast, vegetarian | 3 Comments

Eggplant Caponata

Posted on September 1, 2010 by scarpettakate

To the average six-year-old (and perhaps your own inner six-year-old), I can’t imagine caponata would have all that much appeal. A rustic mash of stewed vegetables? Yuck. I triple dog dare you to try it, then. Appearances can be so … Continue reading →