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 »

‘Herb Coeur a la Creme’

This recipe makes me so happy! (Makes my belly happy, too…)  A savory version of a traditional Coeur a la Creme (a… 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 »