Blog Archives for tag first course

Feta Cheese with Cucumber & Tomato Salad
With our cucumbers and tomatoes at their peak in the garden, I decided to use some of them for this… Continue reading »

Grilled Bread with Roasted Tomatoes & Radish Greens
With a ton of radishes coming to fruition in the veggie garden (so exciting!), this means that there are also… Continue reading »

Rustic Garlic Toast with Roast Fennel & Pecorino
Roast fennel on its own is a complete and utter delight, but when used as a topping on a slice… Continue reading »

Summer Squash Bruschetta
Whether you have zucchini or yellow squash on hand, this simple idea for a summertime bruschetta is divine. Simply grated… Continue reading »

Creamy Chipotle Spread on Cucumber Rounds
I adore this appetizer for a few reasons: 1) its simplicity, and 2) the contrast of the cooling cucumber slices… Continue reading »

‘Warm Goat Cheese Spread with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Basil’
A creamy, warm dip of goat cheese and cream cheese, topped with sweet, fresh basil and tart slivers of sun-dried… Continue reading »

Hot Anchovy-Garlic Dip
Hot Anchovy-Garlic Dip is a classic first course from the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Served alongside crudités like fresh… Continue reading »

Savory Pear, Gorgonzola & Pecan Tart
My Savory Pear, Gorgonzola, & Pecan Tart is an elegant first course or light lunch, when served alongside a mixed… Continue reading »

Creamed Spinach Crostini
My Creamed Spinach Crostini is the perfect Holiday appetizer. For a lot of people, creamed spinach is a must-have side… Continue reading »