Vegetarian Appetizers for Entertaining
Start the meal right, no meat required
The appetizer course is where vegetarian cooking can really show off. These are the dishes that make people stop talking and pay attention to what they’re eating.
A few of these lean toward the ambitious — the arancini and the chanterelle banh mi bites take some work — but they reward the effort, especially for a dinner party where you want to set a tone early. Others, like the asparagus with nori butter or the king oyster mushroom lettuce wraps, are simple enough for a weeknight when you just want something to pick at before dinner.
Chanterelle Bánh Mi Bites
Bánh mì are Vietnamese sandwiches that have taken the West Coast by storm. They are served on a crusty baguette, spread with a little mayo and stuffed with …
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Aloo Tikki (Indian Potato Fritters)
Aloo tikki are one of the classic street foods of India. Walking around Delhi, you will find vendors setting up shop on any street corner to sell these simple …
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Blue Potato Tarts
I love to make this tart using a variety of potato that is blue all the way through. The presentation really shows off this beautiful vegetable. You can of …
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King Oyster Mushroom Lettuce Wraps with Ssamjang
Vegetarian Korean-inspired lettuce wraps with meaty king oyster mushrooms and spicy-sweet ssamjang sauce. A fresh, flavorful appetizer.
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Cheddar-Battered Onion Rings
The idea for these rings came from a daydream on the way home from work. What if I could make perfect tempura-battered onion rings, and somehow get them to …
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Braised Belgian Endive with Sauce Gribiche
I first tasted the classic French sauce gribiche when I was interning at Seattle’s landmark Canlis restaurant. Chef Franey serves it with asparagus, which is …
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Asparagus With Nori Butter
Vegetarian and vegan recipe for asparagus with an incredibly flavorful nori butter and a lemony miso sauce.
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