Charcuterie boards are one of my favorite ways to entertain or snack. They are easy to change up or curtail to specific tastes and can take minutes to prepare if you’re in a rush. The following essentials will help you build the perfect cheese board FOR YOU! 1. CHEESE: The Starting Point What’s a charcuterieContinue reading “HOW TO: Charcuterie”
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Cranberry Goat Cheese & Apple Crostini
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN. I MAKES: ~ 12 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 gluten free baguette – I prefer these Against the Grain or BFree options 8 ounces of cranberry cinnamon goat cheese or substitute any goat cheese with cranberry 1 Honeycrisp Apple Balsamic Glaze – like this oneContinue reading “Cranberry Goat Cheese & Apple Crostini”
Garlic & Honey Baked Brie with Candied Pepitas
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN. I SERVES: 6 – 8 Ingredients: 1.32 pound round of Kirkland Imported French Brie (Costco) 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 cloves of garlic confit 1/4 cup wildflower honey 1 cup of candied pepitas (pumpkin seeds) Pinch of kosher salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°. StartContinue reading “Garlic & Honey Baked Brie with Candied Pepitas”
Perfect Prosciutto Deviled Eggs
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 45 MIN. I MAKES: 24 Ingredients: 12 eggs 1 large Claussen dill pickle, finely diced 1 tablespoon pickle juice 1/4 cup of mayonnaise 3 tablespoons dijon mustard Splash of Worcestershire sauce Pinch of kosher salt 3 – 4 slices of prosciutto Old Bay seasoning, for serving – AContinue reading “Perfect Prosciutto Deviled Eggs”
Smoked Jalapeño Hissy Fit Dip
ACTIVE TIME: 2 HR. I TOTAL TIME: 2 HR. I SERVES: 8-10 Ingredients: 16 oz. ground pork sausage 1 sweet onion, diced 5-6 cloves of garlic, minced 2 whole jalapeño peppers 2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeño peppers 1 teaspoon ground sage 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 2 teaspoons ground black pepper AContinue reading “Smoked Jalapeño Hissy Fit Dip”
Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Dip
ACTIVE TIME: 10 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 10 MIN. I MAKES: 6-8 SERVINGS Ingredients: 15 oz. Pumpkin Purée 5 oz. Whipping Cream 8 oz. Whipped Cream Cheese 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Cinnamon for serving For serving: Sliced Apples & Pears Graham Crackers Vanilla Wafers Chocolate BrownieContinue reading “Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Dip”
Smoked Poblano & Chorizo Queso
ACTIVE TIME: 20 MIN. I TOTAL TIME: 1 HR. I SERVES: 8-10 Ingredients: 24 oz white queso Pork chorizo Poblano pepper Cotija for serving Bear Mountain Gourmet BBQ wood pellets Instructions Preheat smoker to 225°. Preheat oven to 400°. Start by placing the poblano pepper on a baking sheet, splash with oil and place intoContinue reading “Smoked Poblano & Chorizo Queso”
