Appetizers

  • Heirloom Tomato Puff Pastry Tart with Whipped Feta

    Heirloom Tomato Puff Pastry Tart with Whipped Feta

    This heirloom tomato puff pastry tart is proof that impressive food does not have to take all day. Creamy whipped feta, juicy heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and toasted pine nuts come together on a sheet of golden puff pastry in under 40 minutes. It is the kind of recipe that looks like it took hours…

  • Sun-Dried Tomato Dill Whipped Feta Crostini (10-Minute Appetizer)

    Sun-Dried Tomato Dill Whipped Feta Crostini (10-Minute Appetizer)

    This sun-dried tomato dill whipped feta crostini is my go-to quick appetizer for whenever I need something that looks impressive but takes almost no effort. I blend feta, yogurt, dill, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth, fold in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, then pipe it onto crostini and top with more sun-dried tomatoes, toasted…

  • Sundried Tomato Dill Whipped Feta Dip (Ready in 10 Minutes)

    Sundried Tomato Dill Whipped Feta Dip (Ready in 10 Minutes)

    Sundried tomato dill whipped feta dip is a creamy, tangy appetizer that comes together in about ten minutes using nothing more than a small food processor. Blocks of feta and yogurt whip up into a silky base, brightened with lemon juice and garlic, then topped with sundried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, a drizzle of olive…

  • Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Fresh Cherries and Coconut Flakes: The Summer Appetizer Recipe You’ll Make All Season

    Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Fresh Cherries and Coconut Flakes: The Summer Appetizer Recipe You’ll Make All Season

    Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Fresh Cherries and Coconut Flakes is the ultimate summer appetizer recipe for anyone who wants something impressive on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. This easy crostini recipe combines a silky whipped goat cheese and ricotta base with golden olive-oil-toasted bread, fresh farmers market cherries, toasted coconut flakes,…

  • Fig and Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Honey and Pistachios

    Fig and Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini with Honey and Pistachios

    Fresh figs from the farmers market were the spark behind these fig and goat cheese crostini, and they did not disappoint.Fresh figs from the farmers market were the spark behind these fig and goat cheese crostini, and they did not disappoint. A creamy whipped blend of ricotta and goat cheese gets piped onto golden toasted…

  • Feta Tomato Basil Crostinis: The Appetizer That Steals the Show Every Single Time

    Feta Tomato Basil Crostinis: The Appetizer That Steals the Show Every Single Time

    These feta tomato basil crostinis are the appetizer I’ve been making for years and the one people always ask me about. Creamy whipped feta piped onto golden crostini, topped with jammy slow-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil. Every component can be made ahead, assembly takes five minutes, and the result looks like something straight off a…

  • Everything Bagel Crostinis : The Easiest Appetizer You Will Ever Make

    Everything Bagel Crostinis : The Easiest Appetizer You Will Ever Make

    Everything bagel crostinis are the appetizer I make when I want to look like I tried harder than I did. A whipped cream cheese spread loaded with garlic, yogurt, and everything bagel seasoning gets piped onto crispy crostini and finished with fresh chives. It takes 30 minutes, it can be made ahead, and it disappears…

  • Watermelon Feta Blueberry Crostini: The Summer Appetizer That Always Steals the Show

    Watermelon Feta Blueberry Crostini: The Summer Appetizer That Always Steals the Show

    Watermelon Feta Blueberry Crostini is the summer appetizer that looks like you spent hours on it, and takes under 30 minutes to pull together. Built on a base of silky whipped feta, topped with juicy watermelon, fresh blueberries, mint, and a drizzle of honey, this is the appetizer version of the classic watermelon feta salad…

  • Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Tzatziki (and a Potato Salad Twist You’ll Love)

    Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Tzatziki (and a Potato Salad Twist You’ll Love)

    Crispy smashed potatoes are golden, crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and completely irresistible. Made with simple ingredients like baby potatoes, olive oil, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of creamy tzatziki, this recipe is easy enough for weeknights but special enough for entertaining. Serve them hot from the oven, or turn them into…