Appetizer

This refreshing Yellow Heirloom Tomato Pico de Gallo Carpaccio is my take on the traditional meat appetizer.  The juice from the tomatoes blends perfectly with the dressing.  This zesty full…

I love the smokiness of these Homemade Smokehouse Almonds.  They are the perfect healthy snack!  These are great on their own or with some picnic supplies like fruit, pesto, cheeses…

This Roasted Red Pepper Toasted Walnut Pesto is flavor packed and full of nutrition.  The roasted red peppers are vibrant in color and taste.  The toasted walnuts adds depth to…

Brighten up your day with this Fresh Pea Chevre Pesto.  The peas blend seamlessly with the chevre goat cheese that provides a subtle fresh flavor.   Nothing screams spring like…

This Roasted Poblano Jalapeno Hummus is a versatile dish that allows for some creativity.  Not only can you change the flavor profile, but you can also eat it in many…

This Lemon Italian Parsley Pesto is a zesty, flavorful and refreshing pesto.  It’s perfect on a summer day as well as it will brighten up any winter day. I used a…

This Rosemary Gorgonzola Pesto is an earthy, bright and fragrant pesto!  The combination of rosemary and gorgonzola is simply outstanding.  You really don’t taste the individual flavors of the rosemary or…

What an amazing and simple spread this is.  The combination of sweet and salty from these Maple Roasted Fig Feta Walnut Crostini are outstanding!  Serve them at your next party…

This Roasted Padrón Pepper Manchego Pesto is flavor packed and super addicting.  The Manchego cheese compliments the roasted flavor of the Padrón peppers beautifully.   Serve it with some crusty…

  This is such a simple Manchego Stuffed Roasted Mini Bell Peppers Crostini appetizer, yet it is so good.   The melted Manchego flavor with the roasted peppers are extraordinary together.  Throw on…