Appetizers
The first bite sets the stage for the evening. I adore savoury little dishes, just not the fussy ones that keep me in the kitchen all afternoon. I’ll cut corners anywhere except flavour. The prep is done ahead, so when family or friends arrive, the appetizers are ready, and I’m at the table with them.
Classic British Potted Shrimp
A Tudor classic that won over Ian Fleming and James Bond: tiny shrimp sealed under golden spiced butter, made for warm toast.
Boursin and Prosciutto Pastry Bites
Boursin cheese and crisp prosciutto tucked into golden puff pastry, a warm bite for a holiday table.
Melon Carpaccio with Burrata and Crispy Sage
Thin-shaved melon laid over creamy burrata, finished with crackling fried sage leaves.
Grilled Zucchini Feta Roll-Ups
Grilled zucchini ribbons wrapped around salty feta, skewered into neat little bites.
Easy Fresh Fig Appetizer with Whipped Feta and Hot Honey
Fresh figs over whipped feta, drizzled with hot honey and scattered with pistachios.
Boursin Holiday Cheese Log
A creamy Boursin log rolled in pistachios and dried cranberries, built for the holiday cheese board.
Goat Cheese and Bacon Dip
Warm goat cheese topped with a sweet-savoury bacon and fruit chutney, served with crackers.
Spinach and Cheese Crisps
Lacy baked cheese crisps studded with spinach, crunchy through and through.
Cottage Cheese Pizza Snacks
A pizza-inspired snack built on a cottage cheese base, all the flavour without the dough.
Fried Wontons Stuffed with Brie
Crisp fried wontons filled with melting brie, served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
Caprese Salad Roll-Ups
Fresh mozzarella and basil wrapped in prosciutto with a touch of fig jam, a caprese with a twist.