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Mini Caprese Deep Dish Pizzas

Mini Caprese Deep Dish Pizzas

Mini Caprese Deep Dish Pizzas are bite-sized, flavorful twists on a classic Italian favorite. With crisp crusts, melty cheese, fresh tomatoes, and fragrant basil, they bake up into fun, satisfying little pizzas that are perfect for parties, appetizers, or an easy snack that feels both 

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

The BEST spinach and artichoke dip! So cheesy, so rich, so creamy, so stinking easy. Sure to please everyone! Prep: 20 minutes minutesCook: 20 minutes minutesYield: 8 servings Ingredients Instructions

Peach Crostini

Peach Crostini

In need of easy summer appetizers? These super easy grilled peach crostini are the best savory peach appetizers!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 20-24 crostini

Ingredients

  • 1 baguette/crostini loaf (~400g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 peaches, halved with pits removed
  • 6 oz goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup basil, diced
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high and slice the baguette into 1 1/2″ rounds. Drizzle one side of the rounds with the olive oil, then place bread, oil side down on the grill. Cook the breads for a couple of minutes, then remove them and place them face-up on a serving plate. Place the halved peaches on the grill, and cook them for 3-4 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the goat cheese with the basil. On each crostini, spread about a teaspoon of the goat cheese mixture.
  3. Once the peaches are softer from the grill, remove them to a cutting board and dice them into 1/2″ peaches. Top the goat-cheese covered crostini with a tablespoon or two of diced peaches, then drizzle all of the crostini with the honey. Serve immediately!

Note: The crostini can be left out at room temperature for a few hours, and any leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container for a few days, but they’re best enjoyed immediately!

Smoked Salmon Canapés on Rye Crisps

Smoked Salmon Canapés on Rye Crisps

This elegant bite-sized treat is a timeless favorite at cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, and wellness-focused events alike. A Modern Spin on a Classic Favorite Traditionally, canapés are made with white bread or buttery crackers, topped with rich spreads and cured meats or seafood. This version 

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms are stuffed mushroom caps filled with a creamy and delicious mixture of onions, garlic, chopped mushroom stems, and sausage! These are a must-make!  Prep Time: 15 minutes minutesCook Time: 5 minutes minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes minutesServings: 24 mushrooms Ingredients  Instructions  Notes Updated 

Salami Cups

Salami Cups

These Salami Cups are bite-sized appetizer perfection! A fun twist on a charcuterie board, featuring thinly sliced salami baked into crispy cups, filled with your favorite cheeses, antipasto, and herbs.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 7 minutes mins
Yield: 24

Ingredients 

  • 24 slices salami, the large size, 4 inches in diameter – regular or spicy but be sure it’s 4” wide.
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, (4 oz) diced
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/3 cup marinated bell pepper, well drained and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped, optional
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup marinated artichoke hearts, optional, well-drained, coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Lay each slice of salami over a standard muffin tin or cupcake pan and push them into the cups using a small ramekin or a measuring cup to form the little salami bowls. Pushing it into the cups creates little pleats which helps them to keep their form.
  • Bake at 400°F for 7-9 minutes or until salami is crisp at the edges and holds its shape. Let cool in baking pan for 5 minutes then transfer salami to a wire rack and cool completely.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients and olive oil and gently stir to combine. Divide the filling between the cups. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve.

Nutrition Per Serving

55kcal Calories
1g Carbs
3g Protein
5g Fats

Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

Mushroom Puff Pastry Tarts

These are a savory baking favorite! The individual mushroom tarts come together with puff pastry dough; mushrooms, shallots, and herbs; and gorgonzola cheese. You can use store-bought puff pastry or homemade pastry dough. Prep Time: 30 minutes (add 3 hours for homemade dough)Cook Time: 30