Appetizers

These savory ricotta scones are light and fluffy, rather than dense and heavy, and they stay moist for so much longer than traditional scones thanks to the EVOO instead of shortening!

Savory Rosemary Ricotta Scones

January 05, 2023

These savory rosemary ricotta scones are light and fluffy, rather than dense and heavy, and they stay moist for so much longer than traditional scones thanks to the EVOO instead of shortening! Adding the green onions and pepper gives a savory twist on a traditional breakfast scone, and they make ...

Cranberry Almond Baked Brie with Pomegranate Balsamic

January 04, 2023

This gooey and cheesy appetizer is a total crowd pleaser and so easy to make! If you’re looking for an easy yet elevated dish to bring to a gathering this is the recipe for you. INGREDIENTS: 1 (7 to 8 inch) wheel of Brie 1/4 cup of dried cranberries ¼ cup of sliced almonds 1 pear, diced ¼ cup o...

This recipe for savory puff pastry filled with pesto sauce and then shaped into a Christmas tree makes the perfect appetizer this holiday season!

Pesto Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Appetizer

December 08, 2022

This recipe for savory puff pastry filled with pesto sauce and then shaped into a Christmas tree makes the perfect appetizer this holiday season! INGREDIENTS: 1 - (17.3 oz) package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed 4 to 6 tablespoons Fresh Basil Pesto or your preferred pesto sauce. 1 egg, b...

Cheesy Artichoke Dip

November 23, 2022

WOW! Combine the ingredients for this Cheesy Artichoke Dip ahead of time, and pop in the oven before guests arrive. It's a crowd pleaser! INGREDIENTS 1 15oz jar marinated jar marinated artichoke hearts 8 oz cream cheese at room temperature 4 oz parmesan cheese, grated 2 Tablespoons Fresh Basil P...

Bet you never thought you could make deliciously crisp focaccia bread in little over an hour! Well, you can with our Classic Focaccia Bread Mix. Add water, olive oil, and let it rest for 1 hour and it is ready to meet that cast iron skillet.

Classic Focaccia Olive Oil Skillet Bread

October 11, 2022

Bet you never thought you could make deliciously crisp focaccia bread in little over an hour! Well, you can with our Classic Focaccia Bread Mix. Add water, olive oil, and let it rest for 1 hour and it is ready to meet that cast iron skillet. INGREDIENTS: 1 bag of Classic Focaccia – The Little ...

This easy pear appetizer takes just five minutes to make and no clean-up necessary! Light, crisp and refreshing, it will keep your friends and family going back for more.

Pear Appetizer with Blue Cheese and Candied Walnuts

September 05, 2022

This easy pear appetizer takes just five minutes to make and no clean-up necessary! Light, crisp and refreshing, it will keep your friends and family going back for more. INGREDIENTS 1 pear (sliced thin) 2 ounces blue cheese 24 candied walnuts Drizzle of Cinnamon Pear Balsamic Vinegar Drizzle...

Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta

August 29, 2022

This lemon ricotta bruschetta is made with a creamy citrus ricotta cheese blend topped with extra virgin olive oil, sweet local honey, fresh basil, bright lemon zest, and crunchy salt. The sweet, salty, and savory flavors combined with the crunchy and smooth textures makes this a delicious gourme...

Again, we started with our traditional European style yeast bread recipe to which we added rosemary and garlic. This will have that great tough crust and moist, tender, chewy interior.

Rosemary Garlic Boule

August 25, 2022

We started with our traditional European style yeast bread recipe to which we added rosemary and garlic. This will have that great tough crust and moist, tender, chewy interior. Adding only water to the mix, time is the friend of this yeast bread. Cover for 12 hours or more and the yeast does a...

Garlic Bread

August 13, 2022

INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 6 garlic cloves grated or finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish ½ teaspoon salt 1 16-ounce loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) ¼ cup shredded parmesan che...