I have been looking for a few different things to BBQ in the summer and stumbled upon this recipe for Grilled Salmon on the BBQ. I was tired of the old hotdog and hamburger combo and wanted to switch it up for something a little more healthier. Let me start out on the biggest issue with grilling Salmon on the BBQ. How to get the Salmon to not stick on the BBQ Grates. Here are a few tips. To prevent salmon from sticking to the grill grates, here are a few tips: Preheat and clean the grill: Ensure that your grill is preheated to the appropriate temperature before placing the salmon on it. Clea ..read more

One of the biggest reasons we try to cook with quinoa all the time is its health benefits. Quinoa-in-bowlA list of 10 healthy ways to use quinoa: Quinoa Salad: Toss cooked quinoa with a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a light vinaigrette for a refreshing and nutritious salad. Quinoa Bowl: Create a nourishing bowl by combining quinoa with roasted or sautéed vegetables, protein of your choice, and a flavorful sauce or dressing. Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers: Fill bell peppers with a mixture of cooked quinoa, vegetables, and lean protein, then bake until tender for a wholesome and colorful ..read more

One of things I love most in this world is making pizza and all great pizza starts with the Sugo (sauce). . You can also use this method for making tomato sauce for pasta. Chris, Steve and I making sauce in my garage. Here are a few reasons why Roma Tomato’s are the best for making sauce. The low water content: Roma tomatoes have a firmer flesh & fewer seeds, they produce a thicker, richer sauce without being too watery. They have a rich flavor, sweet, slightly tangy flavor, which is perfect for making a flavorful tomato sauce. The thick flesh also means they have a higher concentration o ..read more

Our 20 great Christmas desserts list It is that time of the year again! Christmas is the time for merry-making and it is incomplete without delicious desserts! Whether you’re hosting or attending a holiday gathering, bringing a dessert is sure to help you win hearts and spread joy. But with so many delicious desserts to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one to make for Christmas. Don’t worry. Here’s a list of some of the best desserts to bring to Christmas or make for yourself. 1. Christmas Pudding There’s no Christmas without a traditional Christmas pudding. This decadent dessert i ..read more

Espresso: the coffee drink that took the world by storm—and that continues to enamor countless people around the globe thanks to its rich, deep flavor that can be anything. A good coffee can be the best company for a good meal, a delicious dessert or even a meal itself. Today, we’re taking a good look at espresso. Specifically, we’re going to be taking a look at newer, more home-friendly ways of making espresso. Before we get into that, a brief history of the espresso. Where it all started It all started, as you may have guessed, in Italy. It was in Milan where the culture of coffee flourishe ..read more

Bursting with flavor, this healthy Mediterranean Eggplant Dip is equally perfect as an easy entertaining party appetizer as it is a vegetarian weeknight dinner main course! I fell in love with Michael Solomonov’s cooking after trying his hummus bar DIZENGOFF in NYC’s Chelsea Market. The hummus. The pita. The toppings. They were all AMAZING. Sadly, Dizengoff ended up closing here in New York, but you can still visit his other location in Philadelphia (along with his wildly popular upscale Israeli restaurant, Zahav and the renowned donut shop Federal Donuts). Philly’s a bit far to fulfill my hu ..read more

Learn how to appreciate the classic coffee maker as well as how to make the perfect cup of moka pot coffee The moka pot—otherwise called a stove-top espresso maker—has a richer history than it might let on at first. What do we really know about the moka pot? It has a classic design that really stands out from all other household coffee makers. The moka pot is, in fact, almost a hundred years old. And it still remains one of the most popular ways to make coffee. In order to better understand and better appreciate the moka pot, let us take a brief look at its history. The history of the moka po ..read more

Recipe trends are changing all the time and if you want to impress your guests at your next dinner party you need to keep up; whimsical fruit baskets simply will not cut it anymore. So, what are some of the biggest food trends in 2021? What can you prepare to make your dinner guests think “wow”? Keep reading to find out. The age of avocado. Can you imagine life in the 21st century without avocados? This delicious and nutritious fruit seems to be everywhere you look. Many cafes now serve the trendy “avocado on toast” sometimes topped with a poached egg for extra decadence. It is almost as ..read more

Here are the top food trends every foodie should know about in 2021: In the past year, people all around the world who would normally dine out have had to rely on their own devices. Nights at the best Italian restaurant in town have turned into nights at home making pasta from scratch. This phenomenon has caused a dramatic shift in the way that people shop for groceries and eat at home. Kitchen novices who used to stick to frozen dinners and Hamburger Helper have become home cooks through a longing to recapture the globally-inspired flavors they craved. With more people than ever cooking at ho ..read more

This recipe for Summer BBQ Hot Dog and Burger Charcuterie Board is sponsored by The New York Beef Council. As always, all thoughts, opinions, and recipes are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Shared Appetite! It’s rare to have a quiet day here at home during the summer.  Our house (and more specifically, our pool) becomes a social hub for family and friends trying to stay cool throughout these hot summer days.  Personally, I could take or leave the pool… but I absolutely LOVE to entertain.   Nothing makes me happier than feeding the people I love.  ..read more