Appetizers Archives - An Edible Mosaic™

Easy Meatball Bomber Recipe

October 1, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

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This Easy Meatball Bomber Recipe is crowd-pleasing open-faced meatball sandwiches that are as perfect for the big game as they are for weeknight dinner.

Growing up in my family, dinnertime was family time. Meals took place around the table, never in front of the TV or even with the TV on. My mom thought our conversation with each other about our day was just as important as feeding us a nutritious meal. I’m grateful to her for that, it really helped instill a sense of family in my siblings and I.…

Baked Tomato Side Dish with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar

August 17, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

This Baked Tomato Side Dish with Feta Cheese and Balsamic Vinegar pairs with just about any protein you pull of the grill! Or serve it up on toasted baguette slices or with crackers for an easy summer appetizer. In the summertime, my favorite way to eat tomatoes will forever be sliced with nothing but a sprinkling of sea salt. They’re so sweet and intensely flavored, it always makes me realize that the lookalike imposters available in the supermarket the rest of the year resemble real tomatoes in appearances only. However, there is no comparison in terms of flavor....

Swiss Cheese and Thyme Homemade Gluten Free Crackers

July 20, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

Swiss Cheese and Thyme Homemade Gluten Free Crackers are crispy with a slightly nutty cheesy flavor and a good thickness that makes them sturdy enough to serve with dip. Gluten free baking is its own entity. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley, and it helps give regular baked goods their structure, rise, and chewy texture. Baking without gluten can yield wonderful results in everything from gluten free crackers, to cookies, muffins, and breads. However, the key is to understanding which gluten free flours to use....

Easy Manchego, Grape, and Thyme Flatbread with Red Wine Caramelized Onions

July 3, 2018 by Faith 1 Comment

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #SeedOfAGreatSummer #CollectiveBias Easy Manchego, Grape, and Thyme Flatbread with Red Wine Caramelized Onions features onions cooked down in The Dreaming Tree Crush wine; it’s the perfect little bite to nibble on! One of the best things about summer is taking the time to just enjoy…enjoy the company of friends and family, enjoy being outdoors, and enjoy good food and drink. Back home in Buffalo, one of my favorite summer activities is spending an evening at Shakespeare […]...

Pimento Cheese

June 8, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

A really great Pimento Cheese is one that’s balanced in flavor with a creamy sauce with a bit of tang, a hint of spice, sweetness from pimentos, and laden with cheddar; it’ll keep you coming back for “just one more taste” time after time! The first time I ever had pimento cheese was at Publix when I first moved to Florida for law school years ago. It was a somewhat gloopy-looking combination of a couple different colors of shredded cheese mixed in with a white-ish sauce, studded with bright red flecks of pepper. I was intrigued. Even though it’s perhaps not the prettiest thing, pimento […]...

Old Bay Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Seafood Cakes with Bread and Butter Pickle Tartar Sauce

April 4, 2018 by Faith 2 Comments

Louis Kemp provided me with product for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for my time. As always, all opinions expressed in this post are my own. Old Bay Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Seafood Cakes with Bread and Butter Pickle Tartar Sauce is the perfect pairing; flavorful, oven-crisped patties topped with a creamy sauce that comes together in 30 minutes! If I had to choose one thing I love to eat and frequently order at restaurants but don’t make often enough at home, it would have to be seafood, followed closely by steak. I don’t know why; it’s not like these things […]...

Savory Parmesan-Garlic Crackers {Gluten-Free}

March 2, 2018 by Faith 1 Comment

These gluten-free Savory Parmesan-Garlic Crackers are sturdy enough for dipping, and feature a slightly nutty, garlic-Parmesan flavor. I’ve had the same bag of chickpea flour in my pantry for longer than I care to admit; it’s been through several moves (three, I think?) and made into things like Indian Potato Cakes and Smoky Roasted Cauliflower Soup with Herbed Chickpea Dumplings (side note: that soup is one of the most popular soup recipes on my site…plus it’s vegan!)....

Zucchini Pizza Bites

December 29, 2017 by Faith 1 Comment

Zucchini Pizza Bites come together quickly and easily for a crowd-pleasing finger food that’s perfect for any party! The holidays aren’t quite over yet, and for now I’m content to spend time with family and get my fill of Christmas movies. I’ve been watching festive flicks all week long; The Grinch (the one with Jim Carrey!), A Christmas Story, Elf, It’s a Wonderful Life, and even my animated favorite, Mickey’s Christmas Carol....

Taco Cheese Ball

December 27, 2017 by Faith Leave a Comment

When it comes to food, cheese balls are always the life of the party and you’ll be surprised how much this Taco Cheese Ball actually tastes like tacos! I first started making cheese balls about six or seven years ago when they were retro-chic and people were used to buying them from the store. I think the homemade version had been popular in the 1970’s, but then somehow people forgot just how easy they are to make....

Baked Goat Brie with Spiced Rosemary-Scented Honey and Red Wine Cranberries

December 15, 2017 by Faith Leave a Comment

Baked Goat Brie with Spiced Rosemary-Scented Honey and Red Wine Cranberries is a fun play on the flavors in mulled spiced wine; it’s festive and unique and perfect for any holiday gathering! Are you known for bringing a certain dish to parties? I had to laugh a couple weeks ago when a friend called me up to invite me to a holiday potluck she was hosting; she was planning the menu and had me down for some kind of cheese item because a) she knows me and my love for cheese well, and b) she wanted something a little bit outside the box....