Grazing Board -Mediterranean Style
Perfect for feeding a crowd! A good mezze platter or grazing board is filled with veggies, pita, assorted spreads and dips and offers a little something for everyone! Often considered an appetizer, in most of the eastern Mediterranean it can become the entire meal!
Mezze Platter
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) Roasted Artichokes 2 jars (14 oz each) artichoke hearts, drained 2 tablespoons O&V Unflavored EVOO * Zest from half
Sweet & Salty is an Amazing Combo!
This is soooo easy!! Just sear sweet, juicy summer peaches wrapped in salty pancetta until crunchy, drizzle with a sweet and tangy balsamic glaze, and serve! The perfect marriage of sweet and savory making a crispy, juicy, easy and delicious summer appetizer.
Pancetta Wrapped Peaches
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 2 medium peaches, pitted and cut into 8 wedges each 16 slices of thinly sliced pancetta (see
For Your Abundant Zucchini Harvest!
A perfect antidote to boring meals – loaded with lots of veggies and packed with tons of flavor, these are delicious and easy to make. Everyone will love the bright Mexican flavors and you’ll love the healthy ingredients.
Mexican Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 4 round zucchini or long zucchini (See Chef Tip) 3-4 tablespoons O&V Garlic EVOO * ½ lb ground
The Best Fruit Salad!
Ripe delicious melons pair with a creamy and sweet mascarpone base to create a delightful fruit dessert. The salty pistachios and crunchy amaretti cookies are an extra surprise as is the fresh fruity flavor from the vinegar.
Melons & Mascarpone
Ingredients (* indicates my preferred ingredients – see notes for alternatives) 1 cup mascarpone cheese 2 tablespoons Runamok Maple Syrup * (more to your preferred level of sweetness) 1
Tantalizing Tomatoes!
Picture-perfect lunch, dinner, appetizer or even entrée – what’s not to love about juicy summer tomatoes, creamy and salty burrata, crunchy garlic rubbed toast and a fresh, grassy extra virgin olive oil!
Burrata Tomato Toast
Ingredients 8 thick slices crusty bread 4 tablespoons O&V Roasted Garlic oil * 2-3 cloves of garlic for rubbing on toasts Salt and pepper to taste 8 oz torn burrata 1