Today we’re putting together a simple bean dip that’s equally at home as the centerpiece for dinner party appetizers as it is relaxing on the couch with a bag of tortilla chips. The best, it takes less than five minutes to make (I’m serious) and uses less than ten ingredients. Why You’ll Love Today’s Dip…
Appetizers
Deviled Eggs
This post has been sponsored by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs. All opinions expressed are my own. Arguably one of the easiest appetizers to make, today we’re sharing a simple yet delicious recipe for Deviled Eggs. BREAKFAST, LUNCH, OR DINNER? Growing up, eggs have always been a meal to me, and it took some time…
Cranberry & Jarlsberg Tartlets
This post has been sponsored by Jarlsberg® Cheese. All opinions expressed are my own. Today we’re simplifying Thanksgiving down to some of its core flavors, and then combining those flavors into adorable little appetizer phyllo cups. Think tart fresh cranberry sauce, candied nuts, melted mild Jarlsberg® Cheese, and phyllo dough crisped to golden perfection. These…
Herb Crusted Turkey Breast & Latkes with Candied Bacon
This post is sponsored by McCormick® but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Few things are more ‘classic’ than the Holidays, and today we’re preparing one of my favorite takes on the celebratory roast bird – Herb Crusted Turkey Breast. We’ll be pairing the turkey with latkes topped with sour cream, candied…
How to make a Charcuterie Board
This post has been sponsored by Veroni. All opinions expressed are my own. Growing up, I was treated to some of the most lush and ‘densely packed’ antipasto platters one can imagine, with items fresh from first generation Italian butcheries and grocers, courtesy of family that was spread across the boroughs of New York City….
Marinated Jarlsberg Antipasto Board
This post has been sponsored by Jarlsberg® Cheese. All opinions expressed are my own. The word ‘antipasto’ conjures images of luxurious spreads composed of everything from marinated olives to stuffed grape leaves to mini pizzas, cured meats, phyllo cups, and even marinated steak bites – and I’ve certainly done my fair share of such spreads…
Serrano and Tomato Salsa
Bring the heat this season with this fresh Serrano and Tomato Salsa and serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or homemade flatbreads as a delicious spread. Today we’re turning up the heat with a Serrano and Grilled Tomato salsa, where the primary ingredient is, as you might have guessed – serranos. Twenty of them, to…
Exploring Texas Wines PRT IV: Grilled Peach & Jalapeno Crostini & 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery
Today’s post has been brought to you by 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. The follow message is intended for those 21+. Please enjoy responsibly. Honey whipped cream cheese is spread over toasted crostini and topped with grilled peaches, jalapenos, and fresh basil for an unforgettable summer appetizer! I bet…
Exploring Texas Wines PRT III: Hot Dog & Onion Wontons and 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery
The following message is intended for those 21+ and products have been provided by 4R Ranch Vineyards and Winery. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! Hot dogs and caramelized fried onion wontons are a unique take on a summer appetizer! Warning: The traditionally minded, the classically inclined, the ‘rule abiders,’ and all…
Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Sesame Gremolata
Add a flare of elegance to your summer soiree with these Chicken Meatballs served alongside a Sweet Sesame Gremolata! Cecil Beaton once advised, “Be daring, be different, be impractical; be anything that will insert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers.” This is a rule that every self-style artist, and online content creator,…
Cajun-Style Shrimp
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HuntsBestEverKetchup #CollectiveBias Spicy Cajun-Style Shrimp is a summertime must! Today we’re serving ours alongside Hunt’s Best Ever Ketchup for a richer, flavorful pairing. Recently, I watched a video entitled ‘100 Songs You’ve Heard and Don’t know the Name.’…
Springtime Dips featuring Pressels
This post has been sponsored by Pressels. All opinions expressed are my own. Spice up your Springtime board with this Rosemary and Garlic Cannellini Dip and Roasted Jalapeno Guacamole! There is security in the familiar. Change presents a challenge, whereas staying within the lines of the tried and true is easy and safe. Besides, things…
Italian Style Breadsticks
These Turin-style breadsticks are smooth with a soft interior. We’ve brushed ours with melted butter and herbs for an irresistible snack! The breadstick conundrum. I don’t know quite ‘when’ it happened or how all I am certain of is that it ‘did’ – and I’m not sure there is a remedy. What was once culinary…
Truffle Goat Cheese & Pignoli Crostini
This post is sponsored by Montchevre but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Spruce up your holiday menu with these elegant and easy Truffle Goat Cheese & Pignoli Crostini topped with Candied Fresh Cranberries! The focus here on Living the Gourmet for the past couple of posts has been piecing together a…
Italian Fried Shrimp Balls
Thank you Carapelli Olive Oil for sponsoring this post. For more information and a store locator, please visit CarapelliUSA.com and be sure to check out Carapelli’s social channels: Facebook and Instagram. These Fried Shrimp Balls are boasting in rich Italian flavors thanks to Carapelli Unfiltered Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. They are easy to make…
Meat and Cheese Roll-Ups
Thank you Tillamook for sponsoring this post. For a limited time this fall, try Tillamook’s Extra Sharp White Cheddar Slices! Available at Costco. These delicate roll-ups are the perfect accompaniment to your upcoming Fall gatherings. They are easy to make and elegant alongside any spread. It’s a familiar scene. You’ve planned out an elaborate dinner…
Two Mediterranean Spreads featuring Kontos Foods
Thank you to Kontos Foods for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Today we are sharing TWO Mediterranean Spreads for your upcoming fall gatherings featuring the delicious Flatbreads and Toasted Tidbits from Kontos Foods. It’s an easy and light spread for any occasion! It’s a scene I’ve watched countless times. The combination…
Italian Antipasto Board
Before we officially bid summer farewell, we’re hosting one last hurrah this season with an Italian Antipasto Board featuring some of our favorite appetizers, mini pizzas, and preferred wines. I’ve touched lightly in the past about appetizer boards that I like to serve at dinner parties but rarely elaborate on this intricate detail of entertaining….
Savory Plantain Cakes
These savory plantain cakes are a delicious side dish for any meal and take only minutes to prepare. Simply serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! I just recently reviewed a set of rosé wines, and one of the pairings I suggested was simply out in the sun with friends and perhaps fresh…
Fried Zucchini Blossoms and Lasorda Wines
This post has been sponsored by Lasorda Family Wines. The following message is intended for persons 21+. All opinions expressed are my own. Dress up your summer tablescape with these easy, elegant Fried Zucchini Blossoms and a glass of Lasorda wine! There’s a cliché that runs roughly “What would you do if you know that…
Eggplant Dip with Hello Delicious! Brands Pizza Chips
This simple Eggplant Dip is easy and delicious for any gathering and pairs perfectly with Hello Delicious! Brands Pizza Chips. I tried to avoid using this quote, I really did, since I’ve used it here a few times in the past, but the more I tried to come up with something else the more apropos…
Apricot and Brie Phyllo Triangles
These Phyllo Triangles are the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion. Sweet apricots and savory Brie are baked into delicate phyllo pastries and served alongside a cool, creamy dip. When my kids were growing up, one of the items I would make regularly was what I can now call a sort of ‘Back to…
Sweet Mini Poivrons Stuffed with Rice
This post has been sponsored by Mahatma Rice. All opinions expressed are my own. Kick off the spring season with flavorful stuffed mini poivrons! They are a fresh and delicious appetizer for all your seasonal gatherings when served alongside a Mediterranean olive spread! Once upon a time, the Idus Martiae or ‘Ides of March,’ marked…
Spiced Wine and Cheese Crackers
This post has been sponsored by Chateau de Candale. All opinions expressed are my own. The following message is for 21+. Please enjoy responsibly! These buttery, cheese crackers are as complex as the wine they are paired with, combining warm spices and floral notes for a delicious addition to your cheese board. Early last month…
