This Italian classic layers espresso-soaked ladyfingers (savoiardi) with a lush mascarpone cream, all dusted with a generous cloud of bittersweet cocoa powder. It’s a balance of bold coffee, creamy sweetness, and delicate texture—no baking required.
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Baked Cheddar & Jalapeño Wontons
A delicious twist on jalapeño poppers, these crispy baked wontons are stuffed with a creamy blend of sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and fresh jalapeño peppers. Unlike their deep-fried cousins, these are baked until golden, making them lighter but still satisfyingly crunchy. Great for dipping or enjoying straight off the tray!
Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates
This bite-sized appetizer combines sweet Medjool dates with savory, spiced chorizo sausage, creating a juicy, chewy, and richly flavored contrast. Baked until warm and caramelized, these bites can be served as-is, or elevated with a drizzle of honey, balsamic reduction, or even wrapped in crispy bacon (optional). Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for spicy or mild preferences.
Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio with Olive Oil & Basil Salt
This vibrant dish is a raw tomato celebration—thinly sliced heirloom tomatoes, elegantly layered and dressed simply with extra virgin olive oil and a fragrant homemade basil salt. It’s summer on a plate: sweet, savory, juicy, and refreshing with every bite. Serve it with crusty bread, sparkling wine, or alongside grilled dishes.
Chickpea & Avocado Salad Boats in Little Gem Lettuce
These vibrant salad boats are made with a creamy, zesty mix of chickpeas, avocado, fresh herbs, and citrus, all tucked into crisp Little Gem lettuce leaves. Think of them as a lighter, Mediterranean-meets-California twist on guacamole-meets-chickpea salad. Easy to make, finger-friendly, and full of fiber and healthy fats!
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls with Avocado & Mint
These fresh rice paper rolls are loaded with crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, aromatic mint and basil, and served with a zesty peanut-lime dipping sauce. No cooking required—just a little slicing, rolling, and dipping!
Baked Brie & Fig Jam Phyllo Cups
Flaky, crisp phyllo pastry cups are filled with creamy Brie cheese, a spoonful of fig jam, and topped with toasted nuts and fresh thyme. Once baked, the cheese melts into the jam, creating a luxurious contrast of textures and flavors—salty, sweet, nutty, and buttery all in one perfect bite.
Spicy Shrimp Toast with Sesame & Scallions
A twist on a popular dim sum and street food snack, this spicy shrimp toast is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with flavor. Made by spreading a shrimp and spice mixture on sliced bread, then shallow-frying until golden and topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions, it’s crunchy, bold, and highly addictive.
Spicy Korean Tofu Skewers with Gochujang Glaze
These skewers are everything you want in a plant-based appetizer or main: crispy-edged tofu, brushed with a sticky-sweet gochujang glaze, and grilled or broiled until caramelized. Packed with Korean chili paste flavor and finished with sesame and scallions, they’re vegan, protein-rich, and utterly addictive.
Whipped Goat Cheese with Roasted Grapes on Crostini
This appetizer pairs creamy, tangy whipped goat cheese with juicy, oven-roasted grapes, caramelized to perfection. Served atop toasted crostini, it’s a balance of warm and cool, sweet and savory, rustic and refined—ideal for brunch boards, wine parties, or holiday spreads.