Appetizer

raw Zucchini Onion Bread with figs and seeds April 4, 2012

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Here are photos of my recent D-yummies:

A Greek dinner for 36 people December 2, 2011

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Raw appetizers: Raviolis, Cannellonis, Creamsicle, Chocolate Mousse October 26, 2011

Pizza Tartlette

Holiday appetizers can come in a variety of forms and flavors… here are mine, that I created for the “Raw Food Connection” potluck in Monterey this past weekend.

Raw vegan version of a Caprese Salad October 16, 2011

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I served this version of my Caprese Salad today at a Raw Food potluck. Used a green tomato and the ‘cheese’ is pine nuts blended with olive oil, green tomato and basil. Marinated the fennel and green apple in lime juice.

Vegan version of a Caprese Salad October 15, 2011

03Caprese Salad, Antipasto, Stillheart, 14 people

I served this vegan version of a Caprese Salad for a group of 14 women at Stillheart. It was a HUGE hit …. the flavors, the textures and the adventure of eating it — with a steak knife.

Tomato “Cheese” Stack, a vegetarian version of a Caprese Salad October 14, 2011

The stack: Fennel slice, Apple slice, Tomato slice, Mashed Potatoes mixed with Coconut Milk, Basil Butter, Diced Yellow Bell Pepper

T’was hard to select a star player of our meal when two of the three dishes really stood out. I’ll give my vote to this one, tho, because it clearly can stand on its own. This vegetarian version of the Caprese Salad was very very good! What a beautiful presentation, too.

Dehydrated Roasted Apple, Smoked Bacon & Raspberry Bites October 5, 2011

Dehydrated Roasted Apple, Dehydrated Bacon, Raspberry

Yum on the tongue…. for an amuse bouche, appetizer …or… dessert.

Sweet and sour stuffed figs, with chocolate and goat cheese, candied orange and ginger October 5, 2011

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Exceptional mix of flavors, textures and temperatures.

Apple Mint Truffle Kabobs October 1, 2011

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This has a tart, sour, sweet, yet verrrry earthy play on the tongue. (An amuse bouche, appetizer or dessert.)

Cucumber Fig amuse bouche October 1, 2011

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This sweet sour combination is sure to get your juices going….