Sharing a fun salad today that is perfect for summer entertaining – cucumber melon radish salad with a fresh, spicy serrano chive vinaigrette. It’s a crisp, refreshing dish that has a really unique combination of flavors and textures.
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In celebration of a “Summer of Sauvignon Blanc” with Geyser Peak Winery, I’m making a rustic herb marinated tomato panzanella salad to pair with a crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc!
Because every party needs a quick, last-minute appetizer…I’m bringing you pan-fried halloumi cheese with olives & hazelnuts. It’s the perfect dish for everyone to nibble on before the main event.
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Sharing an easy summer appetizer today – a grilled pepper tart with goat cheese & honey. It’s unique, yet so delicious…the perfect quick bite to start off any summer meal.
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These Moroccan chicken meatballs are going to become a new go-to! They’re easy to make, packed with so much good flavor thanks to Spice Tribe’s Moroccan spice blend, and they’re topped with a very exciting parsley yogurt sauce. It’s a dish that’s fresh in flavor and good for you, too.
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I love making a simple, vibrant dip to brighten up any celebration or gathering. This spiced carrot dip is smooth and creamy, full of flavor from nutty tahini and a mix of spices, and perfect for adding to any appetizer spread.
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Today’s recipe is the perfect example of why I love cooking seared scallops. In just a few minutes…you can sear them, sit them on top of mascarpone, top them with lemony hazelnut butter, and feel like a million bucks.
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Roasted sweet potato blended into a light fritter batter full of gouda cheese, fried until golden and crisp, tossed in a silky smooth honey butter glaze, and then drizzled with a spoonful of calabrian chile chimichurri…if you’re feeling it. These sweet potato fritters are such a dreamy little appetizer that is so fun for a dinner party or weekend feast.
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Christmas just got a whole lot better with this classic, savory, simple mushroom toast. It’s buttery, full of herbs, and so simply good. I’m pairing it with Lavender & Vanilla DRY Sparkling for the last Christmas Giveaway of the week!
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Celebrating the holidays in very festive style this year with the Williams Sonoma ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas dinnerware collection! It’s making my appetizer spread extra beautiful, with ornate pieces to hold my red wine cranberry goat cheese dip & holiday spiced nuts.
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