By Kristin Helwig
Bruschetta is one of those classics that just reminds me of warmer days ahead. It’s just a couple simple ingredients tossed together, spooned on top of a baked garlic feta, placed on warm or toasted bread. Simple yet elevated and hard to beat. Ingredients Baked …
Whether you’re looking for an appetizer, vegetable side or show stopping vegetarian entree, this whole roasted cauliflower should be the go to. I’m going to be making this weekly. The cauliflower is gently rubbed with lots of spices, roasted off until it’s tender on the …
With Memorial Day right around the corner, it’s starting to feel like summer out there and time to break out the grill. This summer elote salad is perfect for any side dish, and a play off the favorite elote street corn. The charred sweet corn …
Spring is the best time for asparagus! What better way to use it all up with this really easy side. The asparagus is perfectly roasted and then topped with a bright and colorful cherry tomatoes and seared halloumi that’s tossed in an herb salsa verde. …
So I had the intention of making puff pastry twists this morning but realized I didn’t have any sheets of puff pastry and only the shells. So it was a full experiment to see if these would work and they absolutely delivered! Layers and layers …
Garlic aioli is good and all but what about whipped feta with the fries? I seasoned these fries with lots of paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and lots of flaky sea salt. Baked at a high heat to get that nice crispy outside. Then …
Homemade soft pretzels with coarse sea salt is just the perfect snack on a chilly football Sunday. Especially if you’re having friends over. Dipped in rich creamy beer cheese sauce. It’s just the best. Made with an IPA, sharp cheddar, mozzarella and spices. Serve while …
Anyone else’s garden just bursting with greens and herbs right now?! This is such a great way to use all of them up. Layers and layers of flaky phyllo dough with lots of feta, spinach and herbs. Serve it warm or room temperature and either …
Such a quick an easy little appetizer here! The puff pastry is so light, flaky and buttery and then topped with the summers best tomatoes, creamy burrata and fresh pesto. Of course you can always buy pesto but homemade is so much better. It’s hard …
When tomatoes are in perfect peak season there is nothing better! Using such simple ingredients at their best makes this dish really shine! This appetizers comes together in 20 minutes and is sure to be a crowd pleaser! DID YOU MAKE THIS BRAISED TOMATOES WITH …
It’s officially summer and that means allll the tomato toast! There really is nothing better than pan fried crispy bread, sweet juicy tomatoes and creamy avocado. But with this one I added whipped feta and sweet peppadew peppers with fresh herbs. It’s bright, creamy, salty, …
This is my new favorite summer salad! It’s so bright and flavorful! The juicy tomatoes and sweet melon balance out perfectly with the creaminess of the avocado and burrata, brought to life by the fresh herbs. A little drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle …
Who doesn’t love a quick and easy app?! We get take out often from a Lebanese restaurant up the road and they have these cheese pies that are just amazing, so of course I had to make them too. I had to twist it a …
This is literally the fastest appetizer everrrr! It comes together in minutes and it’s just sooo good. The feta and yogurt get whipped together until smooth and then the sizzling hot spiced garlic oil just poured right on top. Serve with warm pita or crackers …
Nothing like a big bowl of mussels to bring everyone to the table! It’s really all about the broth in mussels for me. I love to use Prince Edward Island mussels. They are sold at most grocery stores and seafood shops. This broth though…..Drinkable… Lots …
Never underestimate this old school southern classic! This dip is so easy and comes together in minutes. Perfect for the big game gathering! With just a couple ingredients you can dip crackers, crostini, vegetables or spread it on sandwiches. It’s creamy cheesy and a little …
I’m always looking for quick and easy appetizers. This one is no exception! The feta is whipped with lemon and honey and then warm garlic herb olives are spooned over the top. The warmth of the oil and olives heat up the cheese, and it’s …
These little Polish dumpling are so easy to make and so versatile you can fill them with so many options. I just had some leftover mashed potatoes and mozzarella. But they are great to make ahead of time and keep in the freezer, so you …
This is a really simple beautiful way to serve a cheese course! Being New Year’s Eve last night I wanted to make something a little special. The simple creaminess of the brie with the tart sweetness from the balsamic glaze, pair perfectly together. The rind …
When the holidays hit it’s all about the sugar and carbs and pure delicious comfort food, but sometimes you need to lighten it up. I had a salad like this in Charleston and I had to make it at home. Its so light and delicious …
I love this side so much! It’s one of my favorite ways to do potatoes! They are boiled in salt water and then spread evenly onto a sheet pan and then gently smashed down. A Drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper to help them …
This is so easy and fast to make. It’s perfect if you are in a time crunch and have people dropping in over the holidays. Halloumi is a semi-hard cheese a mix between sheep and goat milk and has a really high melting point so …
Three words, crispy warm cheese! I’m telling you this is so good you won’t be able to stop eating it. The whole block of feta is coated in breadcrumbs and then pan fried until crisp. Drizzle a little of the hot honey over the top …
What brings you back to childhood more than a corn dog? They are crispy, perfectly golden and slightly sweet. I add a little fresh corn into the batter as well just for a little added burst of sweetness. The batter is super easy to make; …
Bruschetta has been a favorite in our household for years; it’s our go-to appetizer, but I wanted something a little different. So I whipped the feta together with yogurt until it’s light and creamy. I then pan fried the ciabatta in a little oil and …
With the holidays right around the corner these are perfect for a little appetizer or breakfast. They are so quick and easy to make. Spiced apples cooked down in brown sugar and warm spices along walnuts and a little fresh thyme. They are perfect for …
This is such a perfect snack to throw together if you have friends coming over or if it’s game day, or with the holidays coming up. The gatherings may be smaller this year but snacks still need to happen. It’s also really great if you …
Better than store bought, these crackers are light and crispy, lots of cheese and so addicting! They are the perfect little snack in the afternoon or evening, maybe for a cocktail party? Plus they are kid approved, Louie couldn’t stop eating them as well. I …
This dip has been in our family for years, its an old classic favorite. With all the bright flavors of summer. Bright juicy ripe tomatoes, salty chunks of feta and creamy avocado, with the fresh basil. It’s the perfect go to dip for any backyard …
Cheddar jalaeño pretzel bites are the perfect midday or game day snack. They will feed a crowd and go fast! Think of a stuffed pretzel but now you don’t have to make the sauce. It’s all in two little bites. I made them a little …
So this recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember! We make every year around the holidays and it’s the easiest most delicious recipe ever!!! Three….yes Three ingredients, Blue cheese, biscuits and butter. I mean….what better combo! The biscuits get …
I finally found some zucchini blossoms at the market the other day and what better way to enjoy them than stuffing them with crab and cheese, adding tempura batter, then frying them up! They are so addicting! I added a little heat into the …