Starters/Stand-and-Snack


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



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02/21/18

Raclette

There’s nothing more rewarding than coming in from a cold, long ski or toe-numbing hike and digging into an abundant table filled with warming comfort foods. One of the best...

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12/20/17

French Crêpes

Winter holiday season is often a time when you need a few quick and easy recipes for anytime-snacking. Enter the crêpe, one of France’s beloved street foods. The savory version, originally from...

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03/21/17

Bulgogi Meatballs

These tender, juicy meatballs with hints of ginger, soy, and garlic make for an easy weeknight dinner or a stand-and-snack appetizer for weekend guests. You can form them into patties for...

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08/16/16

Plum Parsley Salad

Here’s another mouthwatering recipe from Chadwick Boyd, who also kindly shared with us his Charred Brussels Sprouts with Orange Miso Glaze. Of this refreshing combination of stone fruit and herbs, Chadwick says:  “Stone fruit is...

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06/07/16

Bacon-Onion Jam

If you haven’t already tried bacon jam, here’s a go-to condiment that you can make ahead, keep in the refrigerator, and pull out at the last minute to add richness...

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03/28/15

Matzo Farfel Pudding

I once found myself tête-à-tête at Palena Restaurant in DC with the lovely and knowledgeable award-winning author, Joan Nathan, who was working on her book, The New American Cooking, at the time. Her books...

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08/25/14

Avocado Papaya Salad

This salad is a combination of Caribbean influences and Mexican flavors inspired from my travels to both parts of the world. Creamy avocado and papaya come to life with fresh...

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07/30/14

Frank Brigtsen’s New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

Chef Frank Brigtsen is one of the nicest chefs I know and his food bursts with true New Orleans flavor. Frank, a recipient of numerous awards, including a James Beard Foundation Humanitarian...

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