A classic combination of flavors is perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or salad course. Choose the most beautiful, ripest heirloom tomatoes you can find and slices of tender marinated mozzarella to form the foundation and crown it with a scattering of chopped fresh basil.
This simple dip is sure to be an appetizer that steals the show. Super creamy brie gets crowned with fresh chopped tomatoes and basil and then ringed with a balsamic pesto that serves to up the offerings this dip brings to the table.
A quick and simple stuffed mushroom recipe will have you thinking of appetizers more often! Fresh chives and creamy ricotta cheese pair with garlic and sautéed mushroom stems to help you get them on the table in a half hour.
Whether you are looking for a quick snack or a fun filling for tacos, these chickpeas are perfect for satisfying your cravings from a good crunch without a lot of fat. They've become my favorite filling for street tacos and they take only minutes to make!
A blend of summery flavors, this clever appetizer is a perfect way to enjoy those late harvest tomatoes as fall arrives. Mixing them with chopped oranges gives this dish a brightness that's only enhanced by tangy goat cheese and a drizzle of high quality balsamic vinegar.
If you love goat cheese, you'll adore this light, fluffy whipped chèvre dip and, before you know it, you'll be finding new ways to use it. Baked potato? Check. Bruschetta? Check. With a spoon and a bib tied beneath your chin? Check!
While technically a dip, this tzatziki inspired dish seems spoon-worthy and ideal for serving at large gatherings or just digging into with warm pita for a perfect warmer weather lunch or snack. Add shredded chicken and you might even have lunch for all summer!
No - this isn't dessert, it's better! If you love crab cakes, but want a recipe that caters to a smaller crowd, you're in luck. Get a glorious batch of crisp on the outside, tender and cheesy on the inside crab cakes for two.
When it's hot and I don't want to touch the stove, I reach for my canning jars and make marinated chèvre and pickled … well, everything. Add bread from my favorite bakery and a glass of wine and I'm set until the heat breaks.
Since Easter has just come and gone and you might have a couple of hard-boiled eggs on hand, we’ve created an easy guide on how to make deviled eggs. They’ll earn you the best spot at the dinner table — guaranteed!