This beautiful Pizzette with Garlic Shrimp and Roasted Red Pepper Pesto is the perfect appetizer for any Holiday gathering. They’re also easy to make and taste incredible! They’re made with store-bought pizza dough; homemade roasted red pepper pesto, with Cured Mahon-Menorca Cheese; shredded Semi-Cured Mahon-Menorca Cheese; and Spanish styled Garlic Shrimp, with a hint of smoked paprika. …
Appetizers
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings are super crispy, despite being baked and not fried. Read more to find the trick to making baked wings super crispy. And, most importantly, the Garlic Parmesan Sauce is so delicious that you won’t be able to stop eating these wings. As the Colonel say’s…’they’re finger licking good!’ This post may…
Wines that will complement your Thanksgiving dinner, paired with the best Italian cheese and meat board
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Italian Trade Commission for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. The holiday season is just around the corner… Is it just me or is the Holiday season your favorite time of the year? When October rolls around my excitement really starts to build….
Melitzanosalata (Greek Eggplant Dip)
Melitzanosalata is a Greek Eggplant Dip that’s made from roasted or charred eggplants, garlic, onions, olive oil, lemon juice, and parsley. It has a chunky consistency and is usually served as a mezze (appetizer) with either a pita or crusty bread. If you’re looking for full emersion, you can top it with some Kalamata olives…
Kolokithokeftedes (Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta)
There are so many zucchini fritters recipes out there but I am totally obsessed with Greek Zucchini Fritters with Feta, called ‘Kolokithokeftedes’. They’re a perfect pairing of fresh, summer zucchinis, feta cheese and tons of fresh herbs, like dill and mint. Simply put, they taste like summer in Greece. If you doubt me, then make…
Mediterranean Platter with Hummus & Feta
With the arrival of summer, so too comes the call for light and refreshing meals. This Mediterranean Platter with homemade roasted red pepper hummus, a medley of fresh veggies, olives, and feta, is the perfect way to satisfy this summer itch. Serve it with some pita bread and I’m sure it’ll leave you feeling amazing. Mediterranean…
Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese
Stuffed Eggs with Ham & Cheese, sprinkled with a dash of Spanish Smoked Paprika, are super meaty, cheesy and satisfying. The subtle heat from the smoked paprika marries everything together to create a perfect egg bite. These are a MUST for your Easter table. They’ll definitely be on mine. Easter is a really big thing…
Buffalo Turkey Meatballs – Game Day Appetizer
Buffalo Turkey Meatballs are a perfect appetizer for the Big Game. They’re also a lighter alternative to a traditional chicken buffalo wings, not only because they have less fat, but also because they’re baked, not fried. Not to mention they’re also super easy to make. One morning my husband was lying in bed in our…
Perfect French Cheese Board + Wine Pairing
Sponsored Post: This post is sponsored by The French Ministry of Agriculture but the content and opinions expressed here are mine. Building the Perfect French Cheese Board can be easier then one might think. This guideline for cheese and wine pairings will help to make any appetizer round super easy, and without losing elegance and…
Mahon-Menorca Pinwheels with Fig Jam & Serrano Ham
Mahon-Menorca Pinwheels with Fig Jam & Serrano Ham will be the appetizer that your whole family is clamoring for on Thanksgiving. Packed with flavor and quick to make – this appetizer is a winner. This post for Mahon-Menorca Pinwheels with Fig Jam & Serrano Ham is sponsored by Mahon-Menorca Cheese. Thank you for supporting a…
