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  • How to Make Crostini: Tips, Troubleshooting, and Toppings

    How to Make Crostini: Tips, Troubleshooting, and Toppings

    March 5, 2021January 26, 2026
  • Homemade black and green olive tapenade in a jar

    Simple Black and Green Olive Tapenade

    August 24, 2019January 26, 2026
  • Summer Peach Caprese Bruschetta on Crostini

    Summer Peach Caprese Bruschetta on Crostini

    August 3, 2019January 26, 2026
  • Flank steak crostini appetizers with blue cheese and blueberry caramelized onion jam

    Blue Cheese and Steak Crostini with Blueberry Caramelized Onion Jam

    July 27, 2019January 26, 2026
  • Sweet and savory blueberry and caramelized red onion jam recipe in jar with spoon

    Savory Blueberry and Caramelized Red Onion Jam

    June 29, 2019January 26, 2026
  • Learn how to make crostini with brie and blackberries - one of my favorite easy, elegant appetizers with prep time of only 5 minutes! #recipes #entertaining #partyfood

    Crostini with Brie and Fresh Blackberries

    May 19, 2018January 26, 2026
  • Learn how to plan a low-stress wine and cheese date night at home with these guidelines for putting together charcuterie and cheese boards and tips for setting the mood!

    Wine and Cheese Date Night at Home

    April 2, 2017January 25, 2026
  • This velvety fig and olive tapenade makes an easy and elegant appetizer for a party or a date night in! You can pre-assemble it with cream cheese and walnuts on crostini or serve it spooned over cheese for guests to spread themselves.

    Fig and Olive Tapenade Crostini with Walnuts

    March 18, 2017January 26, 2026
  • Ricotta crostini with blueberries, walnuts, honey, and thyme is an unexpected and delightful appetizer perfect for serving with wine and cheese!

    Ricotta Crostini with Blueberries, Walnuts, Thyme, and Honey

    February 3, 2017January 26, 2026
  • Bite-sized jam and brie tartlets combine melty cheese and your favorite jam for an irresistibly adorable appetizer you can serve at your next wine and cheese party. You'll have a hard time saving some of these canapĂ©s for your guests! This recipe uses Brazilian jabuticaba jam, but you can use your favorite kind or even multiple flavors of jam for a variety plate! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Bite-sized Jam and Brie Tartlets

    August 13, 2016November 8, 2019
  • Guava and Manchego cheese pastry bites are bite-sized pastry pouches bursting with melty cheese and sweet-tart guava paste. You can use any jam and cheese combination you like, and these adorable appetizers can be assembled ahead of time - just pop them in the oven right before serving! | www.pinchmeimeating.com

    Guava and Manchego Cheese Pastry Bites

    August 3, 2016July 8, 2018

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