Appetizer
Four Layer Bean Dip
Sometimes you need a quick and dirty dip for a party. This is simple to make, but dressed up with a little rum in the
June 3, 2023
Appetizer
Mushroom, Fontina, and Taleggio Pizza
In this pizza, the combination of garlicky sautéed mushrooms, creamy Taleggio cheese, and buttery, earthy Fontina cheese was inspired by a pizza I had in
June 3, 2023
Appetizer
Mushroom, Arugula, and Robiola Panini
Nutty arugula cuts the richness of the sautéed mushrooms and creamy Robiola cheese in this irresistible panino. Robiola is a soft young cheese that is
June 3, 2023
Appetizer
Zucchini Panini
The warm cheese oozes from the crisp toasty bread, the zucchini lightens the flavor, and the olive paste adds a salty contrast. Serve this hearty
June 3, 2023
Appetizer
Eggplant and Roasted Pepper Panini with Caper Mayonnaise
A toasted panino is so much more satisfying than an ordinary sandwich. With a luscious caper mayonnaise to tie together the flavors of the grilled
June 3, 2023
Appetizer
Chickpea, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Arugula Crostini
Once I ordered the vegetarian assortment, which included toasted slices of the crusty unsalted bread for which Tuscans are famous, spread with garlicky mashed chickpeas
June 2, 2023
Appetizer
Radicchio and Gorgonzola Crostini
The beautiful burgundy color of radicchio darkens when it is cooked, and here it meltsdown and becomes tender as it marries with the sweet flavor
June 2, 2023
Appetizer
Avocado and Bottarga Crostini
The combination of ottarga with mild, buttery, and soft ingredients is particularly delightful. A moment of culinary inspiration occurred when the author encountered a ripe
June 2, 2023
Appetizer
Breakfast Crostini
Crostini are delightful for breakfast too. Spread warm toasted bread with a soft creamy cheese like mascarpone or ricotta, add some sliced fresh figs or
June 2, 2023
Appetizer
Crostini (Olive Oil Toasts)
Slices of toasted crusty bread brushed with olive oil are the foundation of many a quick appetizer or simple meal. I keep a plastic bag
June 1, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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