Party Panache, Nectarine Brioche with Prosciutto, basil & balsamic
How about a recipe for something that looks fancy, tastes fabulous and is perfect for so many occasions? It’s sweet creamy tangy salty cheesy goodness all in one This is a version of the ever popular crostini, but instead of using a hard slice of baguette, I chose a softer brioche loaf for the base … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Summer Peach Pizza with Prosciutto, Burrata & Basil
How about a gourmet pizza, fit for the most discriminating foodie, with the freshest ingredients, ready in only 15 minutes, start to finish~ Faster and healthier and more delicious than take-out or delivery! This pizza features Burrata cheese, Mozzarella’s sophisticated cousin, basically a ball of Mozzarella with a creamy, buttery inside, making it totally dreamy … Continue reading
Party Panache, 3 Easy Party Appetizers
October has been a busy month and I’ve had to take some short cuts and come up with appetizers that are party worthy, yet easy to put together Photos are very limited, but I wanted to share these easy and “people popular” tasty bites with the busy holiday season upon us Saturday is game day … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Pepperoni Lovers Crostini
Pepperoni… Are you a fan? I love cured Italian meats and recently discovered a way to make them a tad healthier, Salami Chips, and decided to try this method with pepperoni to make a topping for crostini After 20-30 seconds in the microwave, most of the fat is rendered out and it can be diced … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Mushroom Toast with Rosemary and Sea Salt
I am addicted to the Rosemary and Sea Salt bread from the Fresh Market Don’t worry, if you can’t buy it, I will show you a quick way to make your own Toast bread slices and saute the mushrooms in a little butter and olive oil Add rosemary and freshly ground black pepper Deglaze the … Continue reading
Secret Recipe Club, Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam Crostini with Pimento Cheese and Praline Pecans
Secret Recipe Club Reveal Day! My assigned blog this month is Authentic Suburban Gourmet and I had a ball perusing her wonderful recipes and ideas…Lisa has a regular feature called Friday Nite Bites that was right up my alley, mouth watering appetizers and light bites for entertaining Lisa lives in the San Fransico area and … Continue reading
Gifts from the Kitchen, Tomato Basil Butter
This flavorful butter will brighten up your summer! Make up a batch to take to the next BBQ or picnic, your host will love having some to stash away! Roast some tomatoes with some olive oil and salt & pepper It’s a beautiful thing! Slide all this yumminess into a dish of softened butter Add … Continue reading
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