Sweet Success!

It can be done! With a little help from some downright amazing cheeses, mother nature can take the credit for the stunning produce, and a bit of ingenuity, each contributing in its own way, to a scrumptious party. Here is a quick trip to a very bourgie cocktail hour.

Polenta Squares topped with Onion Confit and Greek Olives
Polenta, purchased in the bulk section of the market as corn meal, is cheap, 75 cents a pound cheap, and is truly the chameleon of any party. Cooled in a large pyrex pan, the polenta pleasantly congeals leaving you with a delightful, creamy concoction.

Fig and Fresh Ricotta Crostini

Earthy fig segments, nestled on a slathering of fresh whole-milk ricotta, all atop a crisp homemade crostini-- ask yourself this question: Is it less expensive to purchase an armful of baguettes, or bags full of prepared crackers? The answer will always be to purchase the baguettes.

Roasted Vegetables with Roasted Garlic and Stone Ground Mustard Aioli

Just a simple crudites platter made more seasonal, and more delicious by roasting slices of winter squash. You can't have a party without veg, so here is a new way to try it.

Spicy Pickled Vegetables

Pickling vegetables is in right now. So why not jump on the band wagon by mixing up a batch of these colorful and piquant carrots and radishes. Get the recipe by going to the Daily Specials page.