Burrata Pesto Appetizer

I was testing out this recipe yesterday after school when my seven-year-old daughter walked in and ate the entire thing herself! It’s that good and so EASY!! All ingredients found at Trader Joes. Layer: Arugula Burrata cheese Pesto Sun dried tomatoes, julienned Toasted Pine nuts Sliced baguette How easy is this? If you’re not entertaining anytime soon, cut up the burrata into chunks, add grilled chicken and more arugula and you have lunch or dinner!

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Sun Dried Tomato and Feta Cream Crostinis

You will always be invited to a dinner party if you bring this delicious appetizer! It was a winner on Saturday night and I’m thinking perfect for 4th of July weekend if you can wait that long! 8 oz Crumbled Feta 8 oz Chive Cream Cheese Splash or three of milk Dash of ground pepper In a blender combine feta, cream cheese, and milk. For smooth feta cream you’ll need all ingredients to be room temperature. Sun Dried Tomato Jam 8 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drain 1/2 of oil 1 TB EVOO 1/2 onion, grated or sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 TB sugar 1/4 C red wine vinegar 1 1/2 C water Dash of thyme S&P Sauté sun dried tomatoes, EVOO, onion, and garlic for 5-10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover for one hour. Take lid off and continue cooking for 1-2 hours or until you have jam consistency (no liquid). Add julienned basil to finish. ETC. Add feta and tomato jam on top of pork…

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