Appetizer
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Fried Goat Cheese, Please!
This fried goat cheese appetizer is a balanced combination of savory, sweet, and spicy. I love crunching into crispy Panko coating and then tasting the soft, creamy goat cheese. The hot honey adds a nice little kick too!
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Cooking for Comfort: Spicy Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers Recipe
This recipe turned out to be simple to make, and I'm excited to share it with you all. The combo of spicy sausage and cheeses stuffed in tiny sweet bell peppers is comforting. The warmness of the sauce and spicy sausage are perfect for a frigid winter day.
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Holiday Appetizer: Roasted Grapes and Baked Brie
This baked brie appetizer is one of my favorites. The sweetness of the grapes pairs well with the buttery taste of the cheese. I also like to use fresh thyme that grows on my deck, right outside of the kitchen. The big flakes of sea salt are perfect for bringing all of the flavors together.
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Lemony Whipped Feta Spread
Whipped feta has, by far, been my favorite dish of the summer. The blend of salty feta cheese and fresh herbs from my garden was soul-satisfying! This recipe is my lemony and herb filled version. It's simple to make and takes little time to prepare.
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Baked Spinach, Artichoke and Feta Dip
If you're looking for a warm and tasty appetizer, this is a flavorful recipe to keep handy for entertaining or snacking.
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Roasted Tomato Salsa
This roasted tomato salsa has been one of my favorite recipes to make this summer! And just think, tomato season isn’t over just yet. From Summer to Fall My tomato plants are still producing. It’s that fun time of the year where summer is transitioning to fall, making this an excellent football party option. Well, besides this pimento cheese. Roasting the vegetables first definitely adds a smoky flavor and depth to the salsa. If you’re prepping for a party, potluck or tailgate, the ingredients can be roasted days ahead. I have roasted the vegetables nearly 5 days ahead and then blended them into salsa when ready. Making the Salsa Cut…
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Herbed Ricotta Spread
Herbed ricotta spread is creamy, earthy and so simple to make. It can be used as an appetizer, dip, or used an ingredient in a recipe. This week I used this spread in two dinner entrees! Quick Prep for Herbed Ricotta Spread This herbed ricotta spread is so simple and quick to make. I grabbed some fresh herbs from my deck. I finely chopped them up and added them to a bowl of whole milk ricotta, salt and pepper, and garlic. Because the whole milk ricotta is so creamy and rich, I do not add olive oil to thin it out. I also just whisk it together- no need to…
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Asparagus Pesto
This asparagus pesto is vibrant, healthy, and best of all, fresh. Toss this bright sauce in pasta or use as a topping for appetizers. No Basil? No problem. If you’re like me, you may be most familiar with (and slightly addicted to) the classic basil pesto. Classic basil pesto is also called Pesto alla Genovese. It includes a combination of basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. I recently learned that classic basil pesto is most traditionally made using a mortar and pestle. This sent me down a rabbit hole of pesto history that will definitely be shared in an upcoming post. As for this asparagus pesto recipe,…
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Pimento Cheese
Pimento cheese dip is a traditional, southern favorite in my household. It is also easy to make and takes less than 15 minutes to mix together! Pimento Cheese Please My grandfather used to keep pimento cheese in the fridge. It was always store bought but was always the perfect snack. I remember him sharing some with me as a little girl. We ate them on buttery Ritz crackers. My husband’s family also loves pimento cheese. We spend every summer with them at Edisto Beach, SC and pimento cheese is always a go to snack in the beach house. It is cold, creamy and easy to spread on crackers, pretzels or…
