Cheese Appetizers
Whipped feta, cheese balls, stuffed peppers, and crostini put cheese at the center of a small plate. These recipes range from cool spreads to warm bites, with herbs, fruit, or chiles adding contrast.
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Whipped Honeyed Jalapeño Ricotta
When you whip ricotta with garlic, onion, oregano, and sour cream, not only is the flavor incredible, but the texture is silky smooth. Topped with homemade Jalapeno Honey,…
Spicy Garlicky Corn Cheese Ciabatta
This corn cheese ciabatta is exactly what it sounds like: garlic bread meets Korean corn cheese! There are three different components to build strong, bold garlic flavors: roasted garlic paste, minced…
Grilled Cantaloupe and Blue Cheese Butter Crostini
If you’ve never tried grilling cantaloupe before, you’re in for a treat. Giving cantaloupe a good char on the grill brings out a different, more savory side to…
Open-Faced Cherry Tomato Ricotta Sandwiches
Broiling small cherry tomatoes (preferred for their thin, unobtrusive skins) tenderized them while concentrating their flavor. Tossing the tomatoes in a clingy honey-mustard and marjoram dressing further amped…
Hot Jezebel Sauce & Cream Cheese Dip
Sweet apricot preserves, pungent horseradish, Dijon mustard, and cracked black pepper come together in this classic Southern-style Jezebel sauce. Spoon it generously over cool cream cheese and serve…
Bruschetta Cheese Ball
Super easy (make ahead!) Bruschetta Cheese Ball takes just minutes to whip up and is always a total show stopping appetizer! Loaded with fresh tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh…
Smoked Cream Cheese
Picture this – a creamy block of cream cheese seasoned with your favorite sweet or savory topping and smoked to perfection right in your back yard. Sounds like…
Parmesan Crisps
These crisps are terrific to float on top of Creamy Tomato Soup or Creamy Broccoli Soup for an extra kick of flavor. Ingredients 2 ounces grated fresh Parmesan…
Honey Ricotta Crostini
Ingredients 1/2 baguette 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons coarse flake sea salt such as Maldon 3 tablespoons pink peppercorns crushed Procedure Preheat…
Sun-Dried Tomato Caprese Skewers
Caprese skewers are a great appetizer, but I like to take it to the next level by using sun-dried tomatoes. They’re so deeply flavorful, and pair perfectly with the…
