Tuesday 16 April 2019

Diane - s tapenade





This is such a simple recipe to put together. And that basically that is all you do. Just assemble your ingredients first then blend and chill. It’ s likely that you have all the ingredients at home most of the time. Check your pantry shelf and bring in the ingredients you don’t already have. You will always have this wonderful tapenade at your fingertips. It is elegant and delicious.


Putting dips and sauces in attractive serving dishes really really can set the mood you are trying to create I think plain white serving pieces for the hors d’oeuvres or appetizers are great. It is all in how attractive you choose to make it look. Try low sided bowls when you can so guests can more easily see what you have offered. Make designs with veggies on a plate, straighten all the crackers in holder or plate ( nicely arranged). Always provide a spreader if needed. And napkins and small plates. All these things you can easily have in your pantry. Try to use real plates, instead of plastic or paper. Well Di, I think you can guess , this a GREAT recipe in my book Here goes…..



  • 1/2 small onion

  • 4 oz. can chopped black olives

  • 2 oz. can anchovies

  • 3 Tablespons Capers

  • 1 Tablespoon chopped garlic

  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper



  1. Put all ingredients in (except the olive oil mixture) blender.



Drain oil off anchovies and add enough live oil to make 1/3 cup and pour through hole in processor lid whie blending.


Chill and serve with white corn chips, or any cracker, bread piece and so on and so on. Pretty much this delicious recipe is very versatile. You will make it time and time again. Thanks Di.



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Wednesday 3 April 2019

Shrimp fra diavolo

Shrimp fra diavolo

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Feeling a little devilish tonight? Then you’ll love our take on this classic Italian-American pasta dish. The name fra diavolo, or “brother devil,” comes from the crushed red pepper that gives the tomato sauce its heat (though you can use as much or as little as you like). Sweet, succulent shrimp are an excellent pairing for the spicy sauce. And since we couldn’t resist the play on good and evil, we’re tossing the sauce with superfine angel hair pasta (get it?) and serving with cheesy Asiago-garlic bread. It’s clever (at least we think so!), but also downright delicious.