Appetizers

Peach Caprese Flatbread with Basil Olive Oil and Peach White Balsamic Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Peach Caprese Flatbread with Basil Olive Oil and Peach White Balsamic
When fresh peaches are at their sweetest, this Peach Caprese Flatbread is one of my favorite ways to enjoy them. It’s warm, crisp, creamy and just a little sweet—the kind of... Read more...
Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Oregano White Balsamic
If you're looking for an easy recipe that feels a little special without requiring a lot of effort, these Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms are one of my favorites. They're hearty... Read more...
Spain vs. Argentina Match-Day Empanadas with Spanish Romesco Sauce
Spain vs. Argentina Match-Day Empanadas with Spanish Romesco Sauce
It all comes down to this: Spain vs. Argentina in the FIFA World Cup Final! The jerseys are ready, the drinks are chilling and the watch-party snacks need to be... Read more...
Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Traditional Balsamic Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Traditional Balsamic
There is something so inviting about a platter of warm, crisp bruschetta topped with juicy tomatoes and fresh basil. This Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta with Traditional Balsamic is simple enough for... Read more...
Caramelized Onion Olive Oil Dip for Your 4th of July BBQ
Caramelized Onion Olive Oil Dip for Your 4th of July BBQ
Every 4th of July BBQ needs that one appetizer everyone gathers around before the burgers, ribs, and grilled chicken are ready. This Caramelized Onion Olive Oil Dip is creamy, savory,... Read more...
Golden Olive Oil Cornbread for Your 4th of July BBQ
Golden Olive Oil Cornbread for Your 4th of July BBQ
No 4th of July BBQ table is complete without a warm, golden pan of homemade cornbread. Whether you are serving ribs, burgers, pulled pork, grilled chicken, summer salads, or smoky... Read more...
Citrus & Honey Burrata Toasts with Lemon Olive Oil Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Citrus & Honey Burrata Toasts with Lemon Olive Oil
These Citrus & Honey Burrata Toasts are one of those recipes that look beautiful, taste incredible, and come together with very little effort. Creamy burrata, juicy citrus, golden honey, and... Read more...
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Drizzle
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Drizzle
This Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Drizzle is one of those appetizers that feels a little fancy, but is actually so simple to make. Crisp-tender asparagus gets wrapped in smoky... Read more...
Father’s Day Charcuterie Board: A Snack Board Dad Will Love
Father’s Day Charcuterie Board: A Snack Board Dad Will Love
Skip the tie this year and give Dad what he really wants: a Father’s Day charcuterie board loaded with cheese, cured meats, fresh fruit, crunchy nuts, and bold dipping flavors.... Read more...
Eggplant Rolls with Pesto & Feta Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Eggplant Rolls with Pesto & Feta
These Eggplant Rolls with Pesto & Feta are fresh, savory, and just the kind of appetizer that feels a little special without being complicated. Thin slices of roasted eggplant are... Read more...
Grilled Peaches with Feta, Basil Olive Oil & Peach White Balsamic Glaze Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Grilled Peaches with Feta, Basil Olive Oil & Peach White Balsamic Glaze
These Grilled Peaches with Feta, Basil Olive Oil & Peach White Balsamic Glaze are just the right combination of sweet and savory. They’re the kind of summer appetizer that looks... Read more...
Golden Butter Olive Oil Croissants with Honey Balsamic Drizzle Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Golden Butter Olive Oil Croissants with Honey Balsamic Drizzle
There’s something about warm, golden croissants that feels instantly special. They’re flaky, buttery, and perfect for slow mornings, brunch tables, or anytime you want something simple that still feels a... Read more...
Whipped Feta with Honey & Thyme Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Whipped Feta with Honey & Thyme
This Whipped Feta with Honey & Thyme is one of those simple recipes that feels just a little special the moment you set it on the table. It’s creamy, savory,... Read more...
Whipped Feta Crostini with Lemon Olive Oil and Oregano Balsamic
Whipped Feta Crostini with Lemon Olive Oil and Oregano Balsamic
If you are looking for a fresh, beautiful, and easy appetizer, this Whipped Feta Crostini with Lemon Olive Oil and Oregano Balsamic is the perfect recipe for entertaining, wine nights, holidays,... Read more...
Lemon Oregano Pear & Prosciutto Bites Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Lemon Oregano Pear & Prosciutto Bites
If you love an appetizer that looks beautiful but takes almost no effort, these Lemon Oregano Pear & Prosciutto Bites are such a good one to keep in your back... Read more...
Strawberry Crostini at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Strawberry Crostini with Franklin Raw Honey
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer that feels fresh, pretty, and just right for spring and summer, this Strawberry Crostini is such a lovely one to make. It’s simple to... Read more...
Herbed Egg Salad Crostini at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Herbed Egg Salad Crostini with Herbes de Provence Olive Oil
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer or brunch recipe that feels simple but still a little special, this Herbed Egg Salad Crostini is such a good one to make. It... Read more...
Caprese Appetizer Skewers at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Caprese Appetizer Skewers with Herbes de Provence Olive Oil
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer that feels fresh, colorful, and full of flavor, these Caprese Appetizer Skewers are such a pretty one to serve. They come together quickly, look... Read more...
Herbed Brie & Prosciutto Crostini at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Herbed Brie & Prosciutto Crostini
  This Herbed Brie & Prosciutto Crostini is one of those appetizers that feels elegant without being fussy. It is warm, savory, and just rich enough to feel special, with crisp... Read more...
Melon and Prosciutto with Balsamic Glaze Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin MA
Melon and Prosciutto with Balsamic Glaze: The Perfect Sweet and Savory Summer Bite
This easy and elegant dish combines sweet, savory, and tangy flavors for a crowd-pleasing treat! Read more...
Honeyed Pear & Ricotta Crostini
Honeyed Pear & Ricotta Crostini
Some appetizers just have that perfect balance of flavors — creamy, sweet, crunchy, and just a little elegant without being complicated. These Honeyed Pear & Ricotta Crostini are exactly that.... Read more...
Warm Marinated Olive Antipasto
Warm Marinated Olive Antipasto
The Ultimate Olive Oil & Balsamic Appetizer Simple. Elegant. Crowd-pleasing. This Warm Marinated Olive Antipasto is one of those recipes that feels effortless but tastes extraordinary. Briny olives gently warmed... Read more...
Fresh-Baked Focaccia with Garlic Olive Oil & Sea Salt
Fresh-Baked Focaccia with Garlic Olive Oil & Sea Salt
There is something magical about pulling warm focaccia from the oven. The golden top.The soft, airy interior.The scent of olive oil and sea salt filling the kitchen. Focaccia is one... Read more...
Three Crowd-Favorite Dips for Effortless Entertaining
Three Crowd-Favorite Dips for Effortless Entertaining
3 Crowd-Favorite Dips for Effortless Entertaining Fire up the grill, gather your people, and set out these three show-stopping dips — all made with Shop EVOO's premium olive oils and... Read more...
Tomato & Ricotta Bruschetta at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Tomato & Ricotta Bruschetta (Because Simple Is Sometimes the Whole Point)
There’s something about this kind of recipe that just works. Crispy bread, creamy ricotta, slow-roasted tomatoes, and a good drizzle of olive oil — nothing fancy, nothing complicated, and somehow... Read more...
Creamy White Bean Dip (The Kind You’ll Make on Repeat)
Creamy White Bean Dip (The Kind You’ll Make on Repeat)
This is one of those recipes that quietly steals the show. It looks simple (because it is), but when you start with good ingredients — especially a really good olive... Read more...
Olive Oil Baguette at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
A Good Baguette and a Really Good Olive Oil
There’s something deeply comforting about a fresh baguette on the counter. No fuss, no fanfare — just crusty on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and begging for... Read more...
Homemade Italian Focaccia (Golden, Olive-Oil-Rich, and Worth Every Minute)
Homemade Italian Focaccia (Golden, Olive-Oil-Rich, and Worth Every Minute)
There’s something about focaccia baking in the oven that makes a kitchen feel instantly warm and welcoming. This is the kind of bread that doesn’t need much explaining — soft... Read more...
Classic Tomato Bruschetta with Basil Olive Oil at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Bruschetta, the Way I Always Want It
This is one of those recipes that reminds me why simple food is usually the best food. Good bread. Juicy tomatoes. Fresh herbs. And olive oil that actually tastes like... Read more...
Milanese Gremolata Guacamole at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Milanese Gremolata Guacamole (A Fresh Take on a Classic)
Guacamole is one of those things that doesn’t need much — just good avocados and a light hand. But every once in a while, a small twist makes it even... Read more...
Little Mushroom Tartlets
Little Mushroom Tartlets
These are the kinds of bites I love having in my back pocket. Warm, savory, just a little indulgent — and somehow always the first thing to disappear from the... Read more...
Patriots Game Day Potato Fritters (A Crowd-Pleaser Every Time)
Patriots Game Day Potato Fritters (A Crowd-Pleaser Every Time)
If there’s one thing New England knows how to do, it’s rally around good food on game day — no matter how the season’s going. When the Patriots are on,... Read more...
Baked Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Stuffed Portobellos That Always Disappear
These mushrooms are a cozy, savory treat perfect for any meal with a touch of olive oil for extra flavor. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer or a light... Read more...
Spicy Little Sliders That Mean Business 🌶️🥪
Spicy Little Sliders That Mean Business 🌶️🥪
These sliders are small, but they are not messing around. Soft, golden buns. A savory, slightly spicy filling. Fresh jalapeño slices. And that glossy finish that makes people hover over... Read more...
Golden Puff Pastry Bites (Powered by Flavored Olive Oil)
Golden Puff Pastry Bites (Powered by Flavored Olive Oil)
These are the kind of appetizers that disappear before you finish setting the table. These Golden Puff Pastry Bites are flaky, savory, and endlessly snackable — and the secret to... Read more...
Baked Brie with Honey Drizzle-The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Warm Brie with Blood Orange Olive Oil & Honeyed Walnuts
If you want a holiday appetizer that feels special but takes almost no effort, this warm brie is pure magic.  It comes out melty, glossy, and beautifully scented with our... Read more...
Cheesy Olive Oil Breadsticks (Crispy, Golden & Perfect for Dipping!)
Cheesy Olive Oil Breadsticks (Crispy, Golden & Perfect for Dipping!)
Crispy and golden, grissini breadsticks made with extra virgin olive oil are the perfect snack or accompaniment to soups, salads, and dips. Read more...
A Cozy Holiday Crostini Trio
A Cozy Holiday Crostini Trio
If there were ever a season for easy, elegant nibbles, it’s right now. Between holiday parties, last-minute drop-ins, and the cozy nights when you just want something special with a... Read more...
Christmas Basil Pesto Rolls at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Christmas Basil Pesto Pastry Rolls 🎄
Sometimes the simplest appetizers are the most festive — which is exactly why I love these Basil Pesto Pastry Rolls. With flaky puff pastry, herby basil-pesto, savory Parmesan, and bursts... Read more...
Warm Brie with Blueberries — A Cozy, Crowd-Pleaser Appetizer
Warm Brie with Blueberries — A Cozy, Crowd-Pleaser Appetizer
If you need an easy appetizer that always gets a “WOW,” this warm brie is it. Creamy, gooey, and beautifully topped with fresh blueberries and rosemary, it looks elegant…but takes just... Read more...
A Simple & Stunning Charcuterie Board for Effortless Entertaining
A Simple & Stunning Charcuterie Board for Effortless Entertaining
If there’s one thing that instantly brings people together (and earns you compliments with almost zero stress), it’s a beautifully arranged charcuterie board. Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering, heading... Read more...
Cranberry Pear Baked Brie – A Holiday Showstopper
Cranberry Pear Baked Brie – A Holiday Showstopper
If there’s one appetizer that never fails to bring people hovering around the table, it’s warm, gooey baked brie. This version combines creamy, melted Brie cheese with a festive topping... Read more...
Fig & Walnut Whipped Ricotta Phyllo Cups
Fig & Walnut Whipped Ricotta Phyllo Cups
A Cozy, Elegant Bite for Fall Gatherings Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that feels gourmet but is secretly simple to make? These Fig & Walnut Whipped Ricotta Phyllo Cups are... Read more...
Bacon Walnut Cream Cheese Bites — A Thank You to Our Wonderful Guests
Bacon Walnut Cream Cheese Bites — A Thank You to Our Wonderful Guests
What an incredible evening! To everyone who joined us for last night’s event — thank you. Your laughter, curiosity, and love for good food made the shop feel extra special. Nights... Read more...
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites — A Cozy Fall Appetizer
There’s something magical about fall flavors — that perfect mix of creamy, tangy, and just a hint of sweet warmth. These Pumpkin Goat Cheese Phyllo Bites capture all of that in... Read more...
Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles with Prosciutto and Parmesan
Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles with Prosciutto and Parmesan
Crispy, flaky, and filled with flavor — these Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks elegant but couldn’t be easier to make. Tender asparagus is brushed with... Read more...
Fig, Prosciutto & Arugula Bruschetta
Fig, Prosciutto & Arugula Bruschetta
This Fig, Prosciutto, and Arugula Bruschetta is the ultimate balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Juicy figs pair perfectly with salty prosciutto, peppery arugula, and creamy cheese, all layered on... Read more...
Sweet & Savory Onion Jam with Gravenstein Apple Balsamic
Sweet & Savory Onion Jam with Gravenstein Apple Balsamic
Caramelized onions and our Gravenstein Apple White Balsamic become a sweet‑savory jam. Perfect on crostini, burgers or a cheese board—simple yet special. Read more...
Pickled Summer Tomatoes with Champagne Vinegar
Pickled Summer Tomatoes with Champagne Vinegar
There’s nothing better than capturing the taste of summer and tucking it into a jar for later—and that’s exactly what these pickled tomatoes do. Bright, juicy, and tangy, they’re a... Read more...
Brie, Figs & Honey: The Perfect Bite of Indulgence
Brie, Figs & Honey: The Perfect Bite of Indulgence
Some pairings just make sense—like creamy brie, sweet figs, golden honey, and a crunch of walnuts. Together, they create a harmony of flavors that feels both rustic and elegant, making... Read more...