appetizer
Recipes and dishes that can be used as appetizers.
French style peas
This recipe is an example of how a touch of herbs makes an incredible impact in taste. Peas can be prepared in small quantities, ideal for a dinner for one or two.
Edible flower salad
Leaves, seeds and stems are usually parts of a vegetable good to eat. Some times, flowers are also edible.
Apple gazpacho
Gazpacho is a common sight during the summer. This one is made with apples, bringing in more antioxidants. To make it lighter, forget the croutons.
Balmain bug salad
This salad is a specialty of Sydney. Contrary to what any may might think, balmain bugs are not insects. Balmain bugs are a type of slipper lobster, not a true lobster, but they have a taste and texture similar to the real one.
If you cannot find balmain bugs, which are usually sold in fish markets along Australian eastern coast, especially Sydney, any crustacean will be a boog substitute. Substitute balmain bugs with prawns, shrimp, crab or lobster - use 1 lobster, cooked and prepared for this recipe.
Basic menestra
This is the most traditional way to prepare a menestra. To prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pan once simmering, just shake the pan.
Ajo blanco
Ajo blanco comes from Malaga and it is one of the many gazpacho soups found in Spain. If you feel you would like to try preparing it in the traditional way, do everything in the same order, but use mortar and pestle. Put the paste in a big bowl before adding water. This chilled soup is a natural source of E vitamin from the olive oil and almonds.