Appetizers
Eggplant and Roasted Garlic Dip
This is my wife’s favorite dip in this book. Great with French bread croutons.
Read more
Cilantro Spiked Corn, Crab, and Avocado Dip
Corn, crab, and avocado work well when paired together in a cold offering. The cilantro adds an additional coolness which makes this the perfect summer dip.
Read more
Baked Cheese Puffs
Using and electric mixer, blend together Old English Cheese, shortening, and butter until well blended. Add remaining ingredients and mix…
Read more
Sesame Cheese Straws
Sesame is a long-time staple of the southern larder and a perfect partner with cheese straws.
Read more
Mild Mississippi Cheese Straws
This is the best cheese-straw recipe ever created. When served fresh out of the oven they can’t be beat. Add a little extra cayenne to make them even better than the best.
Read more
Fiery Cheese Straws
These aren’t as fiery as the name states. Add some more cayenne and watch your guests storm the bar.
Read more
Pickled Zucchini
The Purple Parrot’s Chef Jeremy Noffke loves to pickle things. This is his recipe for pickled zucchini.
Read more
White Bean Crostini
White beans are a big deal in Tuscany. The locals always have a favorite place— bakery, market, bar— that prepares the beans just the way they like them. In Tavarnelle, Wedensday is bean day, and the bakery on the square does them best.
Read more