Cuisine Archives: Light & Fresh

Crostini with Roasted Strawberry Tomatoes and Ricotta

Crostini are the perfect go-to appetizer. You can prepare all of the ingredients before hand and assemble right before the guests arrive. Rich roasted strawberry tomatoes tossed in balsamic vinegar are perfectly sweet against creamy ricotta.
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Mini Seedless Cucumber Salad

Mini cucumbers taste great on their own, but quick pickle them in a simple brine and you'll be blown away by the flavors. Cut the cucumbers as thin or as chunky as you like; thinly sliced cucumbers taste more delicate, while chunkier slices make for a more satisfying bite. Serve these cucumbers alongside a seafood dish or any meat dish that needs a bit of freshness.
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Dill and Shrimp Cucumber Cups

Crunchy and refreshing, cucumbers are the ultimate base for a lemon and dill shrimp salad. Cucumber cups are easy to make and make for a neat one bit appetizer.
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Cocktail Tomato Pesto Tart

This easy tomato pesto tart tastes fantastic just out of the oven or at room temperature. The fresh nuttiness of the pesto and the sweet juiciness of the cocktail tomatoes are a perfect pairing.
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Roma Tomato Panzanella Salad

This refreshing rustic salad is a fantastic pairing of ripe tomatoes and crusty old bread. The juice of vine ripened tomatoes is soaked up by crunchy toasted bread, creating the perfect combination of crispy and soft. Serves 2 generously, or 4 as a light starter
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