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Morel Mushroom Flatbread

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Morel Mushroom Flatbread

My parents always knew the woods on our farm were home to morel mushrooms, but  we never went hunting for them. That is until my Dad found out a few family members and friends enjoyed them. Now he spends a few afternoons a summer scouring the ground to bring home a basket full of morels. 

Morel Mushroom Flatbread

I was lucky to be home one weekend when my dad was harvesting the morel mushrooms and I was able to sneak away with a few. I had never cooked anything with morels before, but I thought they would make a delicious flatbread. And boy, did they ever!

Morel Mushroom Flatbread

This flatbread can be nibbled on as a light appetizer or be made into the star of the show as a delicious entrée. If morels are hard to come by, swap them out for your favorite type of mushroom. I’m sure the end result will be just as appetizing!

Morel Mushroom Flatbread

*Makes two mini flatbreads

Ingredients:

  • 2 mini naan flatbread
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 C. Sliced morel mushrooms
  • 1/2 C. Shredded gouda cheese

Recipe:

  • Preheat your oven to 350˙
  • Place the naan flatbread on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil
  • Top with minced garlic, cheese, and mushrooms
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown
  • Let cool slightly and slice before serving

Quick and Easy Cheese Board

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Quick and Easy Cheese Board! Perfect appetizer paired with wine for a fun girls night!

If you are from Wisconsin, you’ve experienced a wide range of cheese boards. Some are extravagant, featuring multiple types of cheese, sausage, fresh fruit, nuts and crackers. They are delicious, but often take a lot of time to put together and cost a pretty penny.

Quick and Easy Cheese Board! Perfect appetizer paired with wine for a fun girls night!

While large cheese boards make sense for the holidays or other family gatherings, a simplified version is perfect for cozy evenings at home. I pulled together this selection for a quick appetizer when dinner was taking longer than expected. With a glass of wine, this simple appetizer can turn an ordinary evening into a romantic date night at home.

Quick and Easy Cheese Board! Perfect appetizer paired with wine for a fun girls night!

All you need to recreate this appetizer is a nice block of cheese, fresh or dried fruit, crackers, and nuts. I chose a sharp cheddar, apple slices, grapes, pistachios, pita chips, and whole wheat crackers. Still think that is too much trouble? You never can go wrong with a slice of cheese and grapes! I don’t think you can get much simpler than that!

What is essential for your cheese board? Let me know in the comments!

Avocado Bacon Crostini with Chili Infused Honey

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Avocado Bacon Crostini with Chili Infused Honey. Perfect appetizer for a dinner party!

Ian has a sweet spot for a good cheese plate. When we were living in Madison we would wake up early on Saturday mornings to hit up the farmer’s market for a block of aged cheddar. For an easy appetizer, I would slice it up on a platter with grapes, apples, and crackers – it was always a big hit with Ian…and his roommates!

Avocado Bacon Crostini with Chili Infused Honey. Perfect appetizer for a dinner party!

Interested in expanding my appetizer repertoire, I scoured Pinterest for recipe inspiration. I scrolled across this recipe for homemade Chili Infused Honey and knew I found a winner! Boulder Locavore’s recipe is simple, but the result is a delicious honey with a subtle chili punch. Packaged with a mini honey dipper this would make a “sweet” hostess gift! (See what I did there?!)

Avocado Bacon Crostini with Chili Infused Honey. Perfect appetizer for a dinner party!

While this chili infused honey can be incorporated into endless recipes, I chose to drizzle it over these Avocado Bacon Crostini. The combination resulted in a salty + sweet + spicy appetizer. Definitely a winner!

Avocado Bacon Crostini with Chili Infused Honey

Ingredients:

  • Olive Oil
  • Feta cheese crumbles
  • 1 Avocado, sliced into cubes
  • 6 Strips cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 3 Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese Triangles
  • 1 French baguette
  • Chili Infued Honey: Visit Boulder Locavore’s website for the recipe!

Recipe:

  • Preheat your oven to 350˙
  • Cut the french baguette in even 1/2 inch slices and place on a baking sheet
  • Drizzle the baguette slices with olive oil and slice the baking sheet into the oven
  • After 5 minutes take the baking sheet out of the over and flip each crostini. Bake for an additional 3 minutes
  • Take the baking sheet out of the oven and let the crostini cool
  • Spread the Laughing Cow cheese over each slice and top with avocado, bacon, and feta cheese crumbles
  • Drizzle with Chili Infused Honey and serve