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Cheesy Bruschetta Toasts

Cheesy Bruschetta Toasts

These are a delicious appetizer and if you’re not careful (speaking from direct experience here) can quickly turn into a whole meal on its own. Fresh, fragrant tomatoes are important – use the nicest ones you can get your hands on. These are best washed down with a glass of red wine.

For a more traditional bruschetta, leave off the cheese. However like most things, these are better with cheese.

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Nectarine Salad

Nectarine Salad

Nectarines may be one of my favorite summer fruits (although I tend to say that about a lot of things). This salad is a delicious excuse to eat more of them! Look for nectarines that are fragrant and whose flesh gives just a little. Nectarines will also ripen sitting out on the counter. You can adjust the amount of goat cheese to your preference, but don’t leave it out entirely – it helps “dress” the rest of the salad. Continue reading “Nectarine Salad”