When my lovely neighbor brought me back saffron from her recent trip to Spain I decided to make this silky saffron aioli to bring to mah jong night at here place. I blanched some seasonal veggies for dipping, along with some cucumbers, pea shooters, and white-wine poached shrimp. Thanks to Food & Wine for the inspiration and recipe that I adapted.
Super fast, easy, and flavorful tofu snacko.
Another knockout NYT recipe from Melissa Clark. “With a poundcake-like texture and zippy lemon flavor, this tender treat is loaded with grated citrus zest and topped with a sweet, mellow coconut frosting.”
Even better than a cannoli in my opinion. The lemon shines through in this dip that is less sweet than your average bakery cannoli. The anise flavor in the pizzelle is the perfect complement.
Very similar to the lemon rosemary scones I often make
One of my favorite savory pastries to make during the spring ramp season with a pungent local cheddar cheese.
Smooth, creamy, roasty, delicious eggplant dip perfect for any party, snack, or sando.
Freshly picked and beautifully arranged, this is an easy to make delicious snack that will catch compliments with any crowd.
Yet another fool-proof, delicious recipe from Smitten Kitchen. Rich homemade ricotta.
Continuing with my love for lemon and lavender, these quick and easy scones went over quite well with dairy-free house guests.