Appetizers

Campfire brie is the perfect late-summer appetizer to enjoy with a large group of people. Over the barbecue or campfire, you place a large round of brie in a cast iron. Then, you top it with fig jam, fresh figs, and prosciutto before adding a final drizzle of honey and/or balsamic glaze reduction. Honestly, as the evening cool there is nothing more perfect than sitting outside, enjoying a delicious appetizer, and a glass of wine. 

Two years ago, I wrote about our family’s classic sausage balls recipe based on the original Bisquick recipe created in the 1970s. Every year, we make sausage balls to enjoy as finger food as we open presents and enjoy family time on Christmas morning. Nowadays, my husband and I are choosing to consume less meat than in the past for our health and to reduce our carbon footprint. As a result, I began testing sausage balls using vegan sausages and cheeses. While I’m not yet ready to publish a vegan variation, this vegetarian sausage balls recipe is perfect for those eliminating meat but not dairy! 

Peach season is in full swing! This summer, let’s all make some delicious, juicy meals out of our favorite peach recipes! In my family, we love a simple summer salad–after all, salads are not too heavy on the stomach and tend to contain fresh seasonal ingredients. As a huge fan of peaches, one of my favorite recipes to make during the summer is a peach Caprese salad. Light, juicy, and refreshing, this salad is the perfect side to anything you cook on the grill.

Deviled eggs, also known as stuffed eggs or dressed eggs, are a type of finger food made from hard-boiled eggs. Once hard-boiled, you then shell, half, and fill the egg whites with a mixture made from the egg yolk and other ingredients. Here, we make deviled eggs using Korean ingredients.

This summer, try making this whipped feta spread over a tomato crostini. It is the perfect tangy and savory appetizer during the hot months!