Check my latest substack for the full recipes. Or get the ingredients below: Hosting without the stress starts with apps you can prep the night before. Your guests want YOU at the party. Get out of the kitchen and get in there✨ Roasted Sweet Peppers stuffed with Herby Goat Cheese Spicy Candied Bacon Crackers Trio of Crostini: (Strawberry Mint Basil & Balsamic over Whipped Ricotta Lemon Pepper Tomatoes over Herby Goat Cheese Honey Thyme Peaches over Bruleed Brie) Antipasto Puff Pastry Skewers Herby Goat Cheese (for multiple recipes): * 8 oz goat cheese, softened * 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped * 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves * 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped * 1 clove garlic, minced * Salt and pepper to taste Roasted Stuffed Mini Peppers: * 20 mini sweet tri-color peppers * Herby goat cheese (from above) * 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 2 cloves garlic, minced Brown Sugar Candied Bacon Crackers: * 30 Townhouse or Club crackers (rectangle shape) * 8-10 slices thick-cut bacon * 1/2 cup brown sugar * 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes (optional) * Pinch of black pepper Trio of Crostini: * 1 baguette, sliced into 24 rounds * Herby goat cheese (from above) * 4 oz brie cheese, sliced * 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved * 2 peaches, diced * 1 cup strawberries, diced * 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, whipped * 2 tablespoons honey * 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves * 6 fresh basil leaves, torn * Zest and juice of 1 lemon * Balsamic glaze, for drizzling * Black pepper to taste Puff Pastry Bites: * 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed * 1 egg, lightly beaten with a tablespoon of water * 1/4 cup grated or shredded parmesan cheese * Herby goat cheese (from above) * 4 oz prosciutto, torn into pieces * 1/2 cup marinated tomatoes, chopped * 1/4 cup whole green olives, pitted * Wooden skewers Recipes for hosting friends Low effort cooking Girl dinner hosting
It’s okay that you don’t really want to cook, but still really want to host. Maybe we compromise. Just stay away from the stove. It’s too damn hot anyway. These four summer appetizers prepped the night before provide max flavor and look hella abundant. Pull them out of the fridge to knock off the chills so you can already have a glass of wine in your hands when that one person arrives 15 minutes early. Rude.
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