Gravlax Salmon - Scandinavian-Style Cured Salmon
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Gravlax Salmon - Scandinavian-Style Cured Salmon

Perfect for a summer meal or brunch, gravlax salmon is a recipe for raw salmon cured in a mixture of salt, sugar, and spices. This gentle “cooking” method yields melt-in-your-mouth flesh that’s fragrant and full of flavor. Ideal served in thin slices, on toasted bread, or as an elegant appetizer. A simple preparation with no cooking required that always impresses.

Passion Fruit Salmon Tartare
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Passion Fruit Salmon Tartare

If you’ve browsed Pita & Chocolat before, you’ve probably noticed I love fish tartares. I’ve shared my mango tuna tartare, and my pani puri with tuna and salmon tartare. Today I’m adding a newcomer to the collection with an unusual fruit. What’s great about these appetizers is that they’re simple, festive, and beautifully presentable all at once.

White Pizza - Pizza Bianca 2 Versions
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White Pizza - Pizza Bianca 2 Versions

White pizza is a pizza I absolutely love, as much if not more than the classic tomato sauce version, probably because it pairs so beautifully with all kinds of cheese and especially mushrooms. Here are 2 topping ideas, one with goat cheese and red onions, the other with mozzarella and mushrooms, for white pizzas as gorgeous and delicious as restaurant quality.

4 Cheese Pizza - Pizza Quattro Formaggi
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4 Cheese Pizza - Pizza Quattro Formaggi

This 4-cheese pizza is perfect for cheese lovers and an excellent way to use up all those cheese remnants in your fridge. I always keep pizza dough in the freezer—just take it out in the morning and let it rise on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms Vegetarian Appetizer Summer Spring Buffet Gluten-free

Cheese and Herb Stuffed Mushrooms

Here’s a recipe I created to empty the fridge that was such a hit I had to share it, because I’ll definitely make it again. Mushrooms stuffed with cheese, fresh herbs, and caramelized onions—easy and quick. You can serve them as an appetizer with small mushrooms or as a starter with larger ones.