Category Archives: appetizer

Honey Salmon

Glazed salmon fillet topped with sesame seeds on a wooden cutting board
A glossy, honey-crusted salmon fillet

Honey-coated salmon brings together tender, buttery fish and a glossy caramelized glaze that balances sweetness with just a tiny bit of heat from the red pepper, creating a savory finish. As the honey melts into the warm fillet, it creates a golden crust that pairs beautifully with cracked pepper, fresh herbs, and a hint of garlic. Elegant enough for a dinner party yet simple enough for a weeknight meal, this dish delivers rich flavor, vibrant color, and irresistible aroma in every bite. Kitchen Moxy recipes can be found at www.kitchenmoxy.com

Ingredients

  • One full Salmon fillet
  • 3 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 tablespoons of Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 cloves of garlic, pressed or grated
  • ¼ cup of minced parsley
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon of Korean Red Pepper powder

Process

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Whisk Old Bay seasoning, honey, parsley, garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt, and both peppers in a small bowl.
  3. Put the salmon fillet on an ungreased baking sheet, skin side up. Pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt on the skin. Turn the salmon over, and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Brush the honey mix over the fillet. Cut the butter into small pieces and place them on the salmon.
  6. Bake for 18–23 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F inside.

08/31/26

Tirokafteri Dip (Spicy Feta Dip)

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled well
  • 2 jalapeno peppers or chili peppers, stem, seeds & membranes removed
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons sweet red pepper paste (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, mashed (Optional)
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Process

  1. Place feta cheese in a large bowl.
  2. Place green peppers in a food processor and blend into a paste, transfer to the bowl of feta.
  3. Add Greek yogurt, olive oil, red pepper paste, vinegar, garlic, and cayenne pepper to the dip. Stir until well blended, and smooth.
  4. Garnish with chopped red bell pepper, chopped chilies, or sliced olives.

Serve with chips or raw vegetables such as cucumber slices, green or red pepper chunks, any crusty bread.