Kosher: Appetizers

Recipes included here are either kosher as they stand or with minimal substitutions (margarine for butter, kosher cheese, etc..). If you find a recipe included here that you believe not to be kosher with simple substitutions, please let me know at rantingchef@yahoo.com.

Spicy Onion Rings (6/6/2016) - Spicy Onion Rings

Monday Rewind: Putting Together the Italian Flag (5/16/2016) - Monday Rewind: Putting Together the Italian Flag

Oktoberfest revisited! (4/30/2016) - Almost-Famous Fried Pickles

Sunday Rewind: Gourmet Club: Appetizer – Bruschetta (3/27/2016) -  – Originally posted June 26, 2012.As The Rantings of an Amateur Chef has been going since February of 2012, there are quite a few readers that have joined along the way. In an effort to bring back some great recipes that they may have missed, I will dedicate Sundays to re-posting a favorite that is […]

Croquettes (2/12/2016) - Black Bean Croquettes with Fresh Salsa

Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos (2/11/2016) - Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos

Buffalo Wing Hummus (2/10/2016) - Buffalo Wing Hummus

Gourmet Club: 4 Horsemen – Appetizer – Aromatic Lamb Meatballs (10/22/2015) - Aromatic Lamb Meatballs

Sunday Rewind: Crispy Roasted Carrots (10/11/2015) - Sunday Rewind: Crispy Roasted Carrots

The Green Food of the Gods (10/6/2015) - Grilled Avocados Filled with Blistered Tomato Salsa

Guacamole is Not For Dogs (9/19/2015) - Guacamole

Sunday Rewind: My Jazz Solo (8/16/2015) - Sunday Rewind: Cauliflower Stuffed Portobello Caps

National Award Winning Chef (8/4/2015) - Spicy Spreadable Cheesecake

Snack Foods We Are Still Eating (7/25/2015) - Ranch Wings

Don’t Let the Back Guy Drive (7/23/2015) - Paper Wrapped Chicken

AFI Top 100 (7/21/2015) - Black Bean Hummus

A Million Dollar Recipe (7/20/2015) - Baked Tomatoes with Quinoa, Corn, and Green Chiles

Sunday Rewind: Roll into Spring (2/15/2015) - Diablo Shrimp – Originally posted April 10, 2012 As The Rantings of an Amateur Chef has been going since February of 2012, there are quite a few readers that have joined along the way. In an effort to bring back some great recipes that they may have missed, I will dedicate Sundays to re-posting a […]

Strangest Place for Taking a Conference Call (1/16/2015) - Dilled Salmon Cakes

Maggie Monday: Pumpkin Dip (1/12/2015) - Pumpkin Dip

MMMNOT! (9/23/2014) - Melting Pot Cheddar Cheese Fondue

Maggie Monday: Zucchini Parmesan Rounds (9/8/2014) - Zucchini Parmesan Rounds

Sunday Rewind: Carb Loading for Lent (8/24/2014) - Red lobster cheddar bay biscuits copycat

I’m a Copycat (8/1/2014) - P. F. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Guac-A-Mole (7/26/2014) - Easy Guacamole

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (7/5/2014) - COCKTAIL MEATBALL SAUCE

Maggie Monday: Grilled Corn, Avocado and Tomato with Honey Lime Dressing (6/23/2014) - Grilled Corn, Avocado and Tomato with Honey Lime Dressing

Mistakes of the Babe (4/27/2014) - Zucchini Parmesan Crisps

MSM and Fried Green Tomatoes (3/13/2014) - Fried Green Tomatoes

Quiet My Barking Dogs (3/7/2014) - Jalapeno Hushpuppies

My New Favorite Veggie (1/28/2014) - Fried Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Capers

Whipping out the Mandoline (12/27/2013) - Baked Sweet Potato Fries

They Don’t Need to be Dipped (12/17/2013) - Almondina - Dipped in Dark Chocolate

Diced!: Alice – Corny Canapés: Corn Fritter, Corned Beef, Roasted Red Pepper Relish and Garlicky Corn Flake Crumble (12/3/2013) - Corny Canapés: Corn Fritter, Corned Beef, Roasted Red Pepper Relish and Garlicky Corn Flake Crumble

Marshmallow Fluff? Score! (11/24/2013) - Fluffy Fruit Dip

As the Culinary Gods Intended (10/17/2013) - German Potato Pancakes

Maggie Monday: Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts (9/30/2013) - Puff Pastry Tomato Tarts

I’m Number 45 (9/27/2013) - Garden Potato Salad

Diced! – Naomi – Quinoa-stuffed Portabello Mushrooms (9/11/2013) - Quinoa-stuffed Portabello Mushrooms

A Big Bowl of Candy (9/6/2013) - Veggie Kabobs

Avocado….Peas…Yellow Squash (8/27/2013) - Yellow Squash Fries

Quesadilla Rut (8/21/2013) - Santa Fe Veggie Quesadillas

Sensing an Opportunity (8/20/2013) - Fruit Pizza

Maggie Monday: Easy Peasy Quiche (8/19/2013) - Easy Peasy Quiche

Maggie Monday: Crispy Squash Casserole (8/12/2013) - Crispy Squash Casserole

Diced! – Echo – Pear and Goat Cheese Puffs With Sliced Almonds and Roasted Bell Pepper/Balsamic Glaze (8/10/2013) - Pear and Goat Cheese Puffs With Sliced Almonds and Roasted Bell Pepper/Balsamic Glaze

Diced! – Brittany – Roasted Red Pepper Pinwheels with Pear Glaze (8/9/2013) - Roasted Red Pepper Pinwheels with Pear Glaze

Diced! – Jen – Brie En Croute stuffed with black olives and roasted red peppers (8/8/2013) - Brie En Croute stuffed with black olives and roasted red peppers

Diced! – Naomi – Ginger Pepper Pear Soup (8/7/2013) - Ginger Pepper Pear Soup

Diced! – Diana – Pear “Pies” Appetizer with Roasted Peppers Cheesy Filling and Almonds (8/6/2013) - Pear "Pies" Appetizer with Roasted Peppers Cheesy Filling and Almonds

Maggie Monday: Tomato, Avocado and Red Onion Salad (8/5/2013) - Tomato, Avocado and Red Onion Salad

Growing On Me (4/9/2013) - Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Crossing the Line (4/7/2013) - Vegetable Pizza

Guest Post: A Taste of the Shan State, Myanmar (3/13/2013) - Myanmar Tomato Salad

Guest Post: Lemon Dill Baked Ricotta (3/5/2013) - Lemon Dill Baked Ricotta

All Rotten Au Gratin? (3/2/2013) - Spinach Gratin

These are NOT Bananas (2/21/2013) - Fried Plantains

Guest Blog Post: Tzatziki (2/20/2013) - Tzatziki

Maggie Monday: Fresh Fruit Tossed Salad (2/18/2013) - Fresh Fruit Tossed Salad

Guest Post: Pickled Herring (2/8/2013) - Pickled Herring

Deep Fried and Dipped in Mayo (2/3/2013) - Fondue - Court Boullion Broth

Polka and Pancakes (1/29/2013) - Potato Pancakes

Maggie Monday: Avoiding H-E-double hockey sticks (1/14/2013) - Black Bean and Avocado Salsa

A Large Wheel of Brie (1/8/2013) - Puff Pastry-Wrapped Brie

Maggie Monday: Christmas Eve Cheese Ball (12/24/2012) - Cheese Ball

Last to the Party, Again (11/10/2012) - Crispy Kale "Chips"

My Stomach’s Delight and Wallet’s Dismay (11/7/2012) - Sauted Mushrooms in Red Wine

On the Side of Rings (11/2/2012) - Almost-Famous Bloomin' Onion

Stir….Watch a Play…Stir (10/31/2012) - Risotto alla Milanese

It’s That Time of Year (10/25/2012) - Apple Sweet Potato Bake

Never Ending Caprese (10/12/2012) - Grilled Portobellos with Mozzarella Salad

Ramekin Cooking (9/28/2012) - Southwestern Corn Pudding

Maggie Monday: Drooling Over Sweet Macaroni Salad (9/24/2012) - Sweet Macaroni Salad

Gourmet Club Main Course Part 4: Thai-Style Veggie Kabobs With Spicy Peanut Sauce (9/21/2012) - Thai-Style Veggie Kabobs With Spicy Peanut Sauce

When You’ve Got it, You’ve Got it! (9/11/2012) - Parmesan Zucchini Sticks with Smoky Roasted Romesco Sauce

Mature Agaricus Bisporus (8/16/2012) - Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Looks Like I Chose the Wrong Week to Quit…. (8/3/2012) - Twice Baked Potatoes

Silent Simon Says (7/31/2012) - Roasted Edamame

Guest Post: Cooling off with Buttermilk (7/27/2012) - Chilled Buttermilk Soup

My Addiction (7/20/2012) - Black Bean & Salmon Tostadas

Grilling BS! (7/10/2012) - Grilled Brussels Sprouts

Putting Together the Italian Flag (7/3/2012) - Caprese Salad Crostini Recipe with Garlic Balsamic Vinaigrette

Gourmet Club: Appetizer – Bruschetta (6/26/2012) - Bruschetta

Crispy Roasted Carrots (5/23/2012) - Roasted Carrots

My Jazz Solo (5/13/2012) - Cauliflower Stuffed Portobello Caps

I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your jalapenos over! (4/19/2012) - Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños

Roll into Spring (4/10/2012) - Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Can’t Pass Over the Mushroom Dip (3/22/2012) - Mushroom Dip

Appetizer on the side (2/26/2012) - Cheese and Fruit Tray

The Ranting Cheese Maker (2/25/2012) - Mozzarella Cheese

Carb Loading for Lent (2/22/2012) - Red lobster cheddar bay biscuits copycat