While I try to create most of my recipes, sometimes I come across a recipe that just needs to be shared. This particular recipe is from Half Baked Harvest. The sweetness of the honey whipped feta is absolutely delicious with the salty, roasted olives. The only edits I made are I removed the black pepper…
Tag: Appetizer
Classic Cold Crab Dip
For Christmas Dinner, my Aunt has started the tradition of bringing the most delicious and pretty appetizer to kick-off the evening. She had originally seen it posted on Instragram by @mad_about_food. Being that we live in Florida, she was able to source wonderful, fresh crab and a zippy cocktail sauce from a local fish shop,…
Peaches & Prosciutto
Sweet, salty, fresh and easy. What else do you need for a final taste of summer? Ingredients Peaches Prosciutto Fresh Basil Slice peaches into pieces that can be consumed in one to two bites. Cut long strips of the prosciutto so that they’re about a half-inch wide. Wrap each piece of peach with slices of…
Roasted Beef Tenderloin Horseradish Crostini
Roasted tenderloin crostini are one my favorite hearty hors d’oeuvres for the holiday season. They are easier to prepare than it appears, yet they feel & taste very special. The kick of the Dijon Horseradish sauce is the perfect compliment to the beef and the crisp, toasted bread. The cheat for this starter is to…
Fig & Walnut Baked Brie
Have you ever seen an adult man lick a plate at a party? Or a Keto diet devotee throw in the towel at the passing of an hors d’oeuvre? This warm, sweet & savory cheese starter is that good. As my December go-to appetizer, it never disappoints and is easy to prepare. Prep the nuts…
Cranberry Goat Cheese Tartlets
Are you looking for an easy but super delicious appetizer this holiday season? I have you covered. The rich, creamy goat cheese and the tang & sweetness of the cranberry make these hot tartlets the perfect flavor combination to kick-off your holiday evening. Recipe Shortcut – In the holiday season, one can often find a…
Heirloom Tomato Zucchini Crostata
This recipe is my favorite go-to appetizer. It’s easy to make, it can be made in advance, and it’s impressive. Between the buttery dough and the fresh vegetables & herbs, the flavors are hard to resist. There are almost never any leftovers when I serve this at a party. It can be served as one…
Smoked Lake Trout Dip
Our family has been spending the summer days in a small town in northern Michigan since my Dad was a young boy. The days are long with bright sunshine, the lake is busy with boaters & swimmers, and our plates are filled with the freshest fish. We are fortunate to have an incredible fishery in…
Halloween Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients 1 Rotisserie Chicken, shredded (2 cups) 2 Pillsbury Classic Refrigerated Pizza Dough 4 ounce block of Cheddar Cheese, cubed 1 Egg White 8 ounces Cream Cheese 1/2 Cup Buffalo Chicken Sauce 1/2 Cup Ranch Dressing 2/3 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Unroll the pizza dough, and cut out three…
Smoked Salmon Pesto Bite
I had an impromptu dinner the other night. Two of my girlfriends stopped by and instead of going out as planned, we decided to hang in my kitchen with the bottle of wine we had just popped open. I opened my refrigerator to see what our options were for creating an easy, tapas dinner….
Oven Roasted Figs with Prosciutto
I’ve been wanting to cook with figs for about 10 months now. But like every fresh food item, there is a season. And how excited was I when I came across fresh figs in the produce section of Publix the other day. With a dinner party on the schedule, I planned to kick off my…
Basil Vinaigrette Roasted Artichokes
Barefoot Contessa is one of my favorites, and rarely do I change up any of her recipes. I had a dinner party and served her Roasted Artichoke Salad, which was delicious. A couple weeks later though, I decided to tweak a couple items in her recipe. While it is still very similar, my repeat guests…
A Party in My Pantry 