The first episode of our "Pantry Entertaining" series, and I couldn't be more excited. These 3 appetizer recipes are great to have in your arsenal for the last minute "hey I'm gonna come swing by real quick" types of visits. By keeping some of these pantry + refrigerator staples on hand, you can look prepared even when you're unprepared. Recipes and links below!
CITRUS TAPENADE
2 cup pitted Castelvetrano green olives, drained (save the brine for martinis;)
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives drained
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 Meyer lemon - zest and juice
1 Naval Orange zest and squeeze of juice
Pinch of fresh cracked black pepper
4 cloves garlic
Pinch of Red pepper flakes
1 tbsp rosemary
CRISPY BAKED BOURSIN with SPICY HONEY
Boursin Cheese
Flour seasoned with salt + pepper
Egg, beaten
Panko Bread Crumbs
Spicy Honey
Chopped Rosemary
PROSCIUTTO SLIDERS with a HONEY HERB BUTTER
Hawaii rolls
Dijon or Whole Grain Mustard
9-10 oz Prosciutto
Sliced Sun dried tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Sliced Mozzarella
6 oz Shredded mozzarella
3 tbsp grated parmasean
FOR THE HONEY HERB BUTTER:
1 stick melted or room temp Butter
5 Garlic cloves, minced
Spicy Honey
1 tbsp Italian seasonings
Pinch of Maldon salt
Pinch of red pepper flakes
LINKS
FOOD PROCESSOR:
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OVEN TO TABLE SERVING DISH:
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WINE GLASS:
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SPICY HONEY:
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BREAD KNIFE:
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Recipes on my blog: cheesegal.com/2023/03/18/pant...