1. Bikini Hemingway
A bikini in Spain isn’t a swimsuit—it’s a panini made
with sausage, shrimp, cheese and honey, grilled on a hot skillet to toasty
perfection. Bring this New York interpretation to your next beach day or
picnic.
2. Hot Dog Deviled Eggs
There’s dainty deviled eggs for a tea party and then there’s
these bad boys, made with mini hot dogs and mashed potatoes, seasoned with
mustard, hot sauce and Old Bay seasoning. So hearty, these belong on a Game
Day spread or a tailgate.
3. Caprese Tortellini Salad With Burrata
This dish could be just an excuse to eat more burrata
cheese, but the pairing with tortellini, tomato, basil and a honey balsamic
vinaigrette make the entire plate crave-worthy.
4. Spiced Miso Peach Tart
A little mellow white miso adds such a nice saltiness to
this tart, balanced by sweet peaches and brown sugar. What’s left is pure
savory umami that turns the flavor of the peaches all the way up.
5. Egg Waffles With Romesco and Goat Cheese
Making eggs in a waffle iron is both a clever use for the
appliance and incredibly fun. The hashbrowns and cheese add stability to the
eggs and your breakfast meat of choice adds a salty bite. Top with vinegary
peppers, goat cheese, avocado and a silky Romesco sauce (a red pepper, tomato and almond blend).
6. Feta, Chive and Carrot Savory Muffins
If you can wrap your brain around the fact that these
muffins are savory and studded with hunks of salty feta cheese, you’ll be
delighted by both the flavors (sun dried tomatoes) and health benefits (fiber,
protein and complex carbs).
7. Lime Jalapeño Frozen Custard
This fun dessert could be a hit on Taco Tuesday with spicy jalapeño
peppers and tart lime juice juxtaposed with the decadent homemade frozen
custard. Add more peppers for a spicier dessert, or less to keep it cool.
8. Autumn Naan Pizzas
Turn packaged naan into fun fall-flavored pizzas by
spreading pumpkin puree and topping with ricotta, fontina cheese, shallots and
sausage. These will make a quick dinner on busy weeknights or a fun appetizer
at a fall celebration.
9. Poblano Pumpkin Seed Enchiladas With Black Beans
Not only are these black bean-based enchiladas hearty and
satisfying, but they also have little touches of autumnal flair like a creamy
pumpkin seed sauce.
10. Orange Rosemary Chocolate Cake
Simple, yet elegant, this chocolate cake is topped with an
herby rosemary and orange sugar that give the cake a crackly, crunchy top.