Starters/Stand-and-Snack


All recipes have been tested by the KimSunée.com test kitchens unless otherwise noted.



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06/01/24

Raw Date-Nut Bites  

Bright and colorful, these no-bake mini bites look and taste indulgent, yet the inside reveals a much more wholesome story. The tang of dried fruit and the bitter depth of...

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04/19/23

Almond Orange Blossom Cakes

These delicate tender cakes–bright with citrus–come together in about 30 minutes. As always, especially with baking, it’s best to gather and prep the ingredients ahead of time. Orange and lemon...

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02/06/23

Cauliflower Kimchi Dip

This baked cauliflower dish gets depth from caramelized kimchi and zing from a vinegar-based “wing” sauce such as Frank’s or Texas Pete plus just enough cream cheese to bring it...

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01/25/23

Easy Soft Pretzels

If you love a soft pretzel with its crusty exterior and chewy center but aren’t in the mood for a full-on made-from-scratch version, here’s an easy option using fresh pizza...

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11/12/22

Thanksgiving Plates

Roast turkey and gravy are usually the star for the big Thanksgiving meal but a little love on the side can come from the equally stellar supporting players. On this plate...

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10/14/22

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage

Brussels sprouts on thick burgeoning branches have been popping up at local farmers markets, accompanied by oohs and ahhs as well as puzzled looks as to what to do with...

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07/22/22

Focaccia with Summer Squash and Olives

There’s nothing like thick sheets of salty warm focaccia, similar in texture to pizza dough, but slightly thicker and misshapen in the best possible way. Often served as a side...

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06/21/22

Dirty clams need a cornmeal bath

It’s clamming season and whether you like to dig for the mollusks yourself or buy them from a local fishmonger, both razors and littlenecks, cooked with minimal fuss is the...

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