Tomato filled with sardines in olive oil. by Aherrera

Appetizers from Valencia -Cod dumplings by chefgonin

Valencia is a Mediterranean city in the cuisine culture is very important, do you know the Valencian recipes?, Discover them in http://valenciagastronomic.blogspot.com.es

Mussels Vinaigrette by Evelyn Scott

Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people attending.

Hot & Juicy Baked Cheesy Bacon Scallops by Blackswan

The show is on! Here’s your Baked Cheesy Bacon Scallops, fresh from the oven!

Italian Antipasto Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a great way to start of any meal with this appetizer tray that is sure to please everyone

Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach by Blackswan

This Grilled Portobello Mushroom with Spinach is one of my family’s favourite dishes & I've been making this almost all my life. Hahaha! This cheesy appetizer can also be served as a healthy “snack”.

Kebbe120 pieces by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Kebbe 120 pieces

spring rolls Spanish style. by Aherrera

Funky Chilled Century Egg Tofu by Blackswan

Happy 2011, everyone! Let's celebrate the New Year with these cold appetizers, which marked the beginning of our first course on X’mas Eve.

Reunion Dinner - Bountiful Goldfish Salad (年年有余) by Blackswan

This is my 1st attempt creating this Bountiful Goldfish Salad. Nian Nian You Yu (年年有余) symbolizes abundance though the year. The character 余 (Yu) is the homophone of 鱼 (Yu). Hence, fish was used to highlight this Chinese New Year dish.

Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola - Crostoni al Gorgonzola by Evelyn Scott

Fried polenta is a great treat, a snacking food of the sort one can go to a friggitoria and buy a cone of -- the frier takes a sheet of yellow butcher's paper, rolls it into a cone, and fills it with squares of polenta. But polenta is also a nice accompaniment to other fried foods at table, and is a perfect base for toppings of…

Roasted Squash with Onion, Oregano & Mint by La Tavola Marche (farm, inn & cooking school)

A new spin on squash: oregano & mint instead of cinnamon & nutmeg. This is one of my favorite Mario Batali recipes - best used with butternut squash or turban pumpkins the meaty flesh makes for a hearty fall dish.