FARGO — I adore finger foods, also known as small plates, tapas, or, in Italian, cicchetti. On a recent trip to the Twin Cities, I enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Broders’ Pasta Bar in south Minneapolis ...

Aside from the price and the cachet, Champagne is one of life’s simplest pleasures -- just lifting a glass is a mood-altering experience. But it brings out the Gaudi in hosts. Who doesn’t want to take ...

What makes these nutty, crunchy biscotti oustanding is the addition of crumbled almond paste and sugar in the dough, along with chopped unsalted, dry-roasted almonds. The almond paste is whirred in a ...

Roasted Holiday Almonds Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 cups raw almonds 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. smoked paprika Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss all ingredients in a ...

Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend that combines thyme, oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. Add it to almonds for a tangy, nutty bite. If you already have a prepared za’atar spice blend ...

The trouble with cranberries at the Thanksgiving table is that they so often end up alone. These wonderfully tart and sweet berries generally are relegated to a sauce. If they are luckily, they might ...

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Using the flat side of a knife or a mortar and pestle, lightly crush the cumin, coriander, and mustard. 2. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with the ...

Elevate your chicken dinner with this oven roasted Mediterranean chicken recipe. Infused with warm spices and complemented by a toasted almond crunch, this dish is perfect for a delicious family meal.