This is one of those fabulously easy appetizers that can be baked up in a jiffy and be on a serving plate in front of your guests in no time at all. That's one of the big reasons is chose it as one of the appetizers at my Fairies in the Forest Twilight Soiree. Guests arriving, … [Read more...] about Rosemary & Asiago Cheese Crackers
Fairies in the Forest Twilight Soiree Recipes
Asian Chicken & Soba Noodle Salad
Since the dinner menu for the Fairies in the Forest Twilight Soiree was planned as a cold-buffet, I naturally thought of doing some kind of pasta salad. I definitely wanted to stay away from the tried-and-true "bowtie and vegies" BBQ fare of the height of the summer season. Still, it did … [Read more...] about Asian Chicken & Soba Noodle Salad
Fairies in the Forest Cocktail
When I came across a picture of an incredible drink that perfectly matched my Fairies in the Forest Twilight Soiree, I just had to figure out how they achieved the "look". Turns out it's the extract from a butterfly pea flower that works its magic when combined with a citric … [Read more...] about Fairies in the Forest Cocktail
Mediterranean White Bean & Arugula Salad
YES, I KNOW IT'S A WEED... NOW! First, let's talk about that spicy, bitter green that people either hate or love. It's kind of like liver or brussel sprouts, you're either in the club, or very much "out". I happen to be a devotee. My deck garden always includes a half-barrel … [Read more...] about Mediterranean White Bean & Arugula Salad
Pistachio & Fig Brie Wheel with Pita & Bagel Chips
I've got a thing for Brie. Actually, back in college, one of my now-husband's friends and I had an informal "cheese club", where he and I would get together to watch Battlestar Gallactica and try a cheese that was new to us. When we landed on Brie, my love affair officially began. Of … [Read more...] about Pistachio & Fig Brie Wheel with Pita & Bagel Chips
