Butternut Squash Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese and Pickled Cranberries

A plate of crostini topped with whipped goat cheese, butternut squash puree, a halved pickled cranberry, and crispy sage

An appetizer fit for Fall! Butternut Squash is roasted and pureed and combined with tangy whipped goat cheese on a slice of toasted baguette. It’s topped with tart pickled cranberries and crispy sage. Perfectly savory and delicious! I love appetizers. This should come as no surprise if you’ve been reading my blog for some time. I find the idea of appetizers so inspiring: there’s soRead more ->

Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini

Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini

This Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini is positively addicting! Tart cranberries turn jammy when roasted, perfectly complimenting the tangy goat cheese. Fresh herbs add festive flavor. Roasted Cranberry and Goat Cheese Crostini To me, there is no better appetizer than crostini. It can be completely personalized, making it a fantastic option to serve at a party. However, something feels special about a platter ofRead more ->

Grilled Strawberry and Rondelé Crostini

A plate filled with strawberry and rondelé crostini

This Grilled Strawberry and Rondelé Crostini is THE appetizer of summer! Sweet juicy strawberries turn smoky on the grill. Slices of baguette are lightly grilled and spread with garlicky Rondelé cheese, and topped with the jammy strawberries. Sweet, savory, and addicting! Summer’s Perfect Appetizer Real quick: an honest question. Does anything beat grilling in the summer? Sure, there’s swimming, breezy bike rides, licking a meltingRead more ->

Roasted Grape and Brie Crostini

A plate filled with roasted grape and brie crostini

This Roasted Grape and Brie Crostini is the perfect fall appetizer! Juicy red grapes are roasted with rosemary and thyme, resulting in a jammy and delicious texture. They rest upon a toasted baguette smeared with creamy brie. This recipe is simple and elegant – perfect for entertaining! Lovely, lovely Fall. This time of year brings in the BEST seasonal flavors. What I love most aboutRead more ->

Charred Bruschetta with Smoked Cherries and Tangy Ricotta 

Enjoy as an appetizer, or for dinner (bottle of wine required). This Charred Bruschetta with Smoked Cherries and Tangy Ricotta is delicious! Juicy cherries get savory in this beautiful summer bruschetta. Goat cheese gives spreadable ricotta its tang, making it mild yet flavor-filled. Sometimes, about the only thing I can muster up for dinner is…. Fill in the blank. Spaghetti? Cereal? Popcorn? We all haveRead more ->