The Summer Kitchen

Lemons

 

I do a fair amount of entertaining including hosting a wine tasting & pairing event. I love making things that are easy, include lots of fresh seasonal ingredients, and preferably don't heat up my kitchen here in South Florida, especially in the summer.

Ricotta with Olives, Almonds & Lemon

Ricotta with Crushed Olives, Almonds, and Lemon

 

Tomorrow night I am hosting a Mediterranean Wine Tasting & Pairing featuring the wines and food of the Mediterranean - France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Sicily. 

I am making this dish - it takes 10 minutes to make with store bought items and guests always love it.

A New Favorite Recipe & Pink Lightbulbs

Fresh Herbs - Saveur

I am involved with some activities here in Venice that I love including gourmet wine dinners and wine tastings with pairings where everyone brings a dish. Over the weekend I made Crostini with Herbed Goat Cheese and Lemon and it could not have been easier or more delicious.

Butternut Squash & Bacon Crostini

Butternut Squash & Bacon Crostini

These Butternut Squash and Bacon Crostini are a delicious sweet and savory fall appetizer. Toasty bread, creamy ricotta cheese, sweet butternut squash, crispy bacon, and earthy sage - all make for a tasty treat that's perfect for the chilly season.

It also makes for a great Thanksgiving or holiday appetizer!