appetizer

Vinegared rice is the base of the best liked nori sushi recipes. Serve topped with vegetables or fish, rolled with seaweed or in balls with some surprise stuffing.

Serve this spicy tomato soup chilled with crusty French bread for a refreshing summer lunch.

Serve risotto with peas as a side dish to all sorts of main courses, from grilled chicken or other lean meat to steamed white fish.

A simple bean salad with a traditional Greek flavor profile from the feta cheese, olive oil, lemon and oregano.

Jiao Zi (or Gow Gee, in the Mandarin dialect) is a concoction made of dough stuffed with meat and/or vegetables. It is often served as part of dim sum. Proper preparation takes a bit of time and effort. But the results, when done correctly, are well worth it. Discover how to make jiao zi.

This soup is substantial enough for a full meal. Serve with some whole wheat bread and enjoy!

Cheese and onios, different types of cheese and varieties of onion, are one of the most popular flavor combinations. The magic still works when it is red onions and goat cheese as in this recipe.

An ideal appetizer for harvest time or to celebrate Halloween.