Appetizers Archives

It’s Gyoza Time - The Muse in the Kitchen Way

Sometimes, when you stumble across a great little recipe that’s easy to make, with results that are so much better than anything you’ve tried in a restaurant, it holds pride of place in your kitchen as a “keeper”.
Our version of Japanese gyoza dumplings is one such recipe.
Now, you might be thinking to yourself, […]

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Mint Dipping Sauce

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Mint Dipping Sauce

Using Larger Shrimp

Here’s a slightly different take on the shrimp appetizer: Coconut Shrimp with Mango Mint Dipping Sauce has a lovely coconut flavor, and the mango mint dipping sauce makes for a change from the normal range of dipping sauces.

Mango Mint Dipping Sauce

Ward’s made these a few times […]

Dim Sum: Deep Fried Shrimp Balls

I have a secret food-lover’s weapon. Yes, it’s a gadget, but it’s not one that’s found in too many kitchens. Can you guess? My secret food-lover’s weapon is my printer!
See, around here, Ward’s job is to cook delicious food. My job is to find new recipes and tastes, eat whatever he cooks up, and […]

Crab Rangoon

Some days, I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. When it comes to edibles, I feel like I have the whole world in front of me. So many things to taste, so many flavors to savor!
Why am I waxing poetic (almost)? Yesterday, I came across this recipe from Saveur for Crab […]