1. Pureed edamame
I ordered this at Poppy, a delicious new restaurant in Seattle, and I was hooked. Toss broiled edamame beans in a food processor, add a table spoon or two of olive oil, a little salt and black pepper and blend until smooth. Serve with crackers.
2. Gourmet mini pizzas
Warm thick Nann bread for a few minutes as you cut thin slices of baby tomatoes and slices fresh parm. Slice the warm bread into bite-sized pieces, brush with pre-made pesto, sprinkle with salt, add a layer of thinly sliced baby tomatoes and top with basil, fresh parmesan and fresh pepper.
3. To-die-for butter and garlic shrimp
Warm a pat of butter in a pan, add garlic and cook raw, de-veined shrimp. Sprinkle some thyme over them and serve warm.
4. A shot of soup (I'm loving Pacific Food's boxed creamy roasted carrot soup) Warm soup and serve on a tray in tiny shot glasses. Add shredded fresh basil and pepper to each glass.
5. Bacon-wrapped dates
Wrap each date in half a slice of bacon and bake at 350º for about 15 minutes or until bacon becomes crispy.
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