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Stawberry and Avocado Crostini

This refreshing appetizer can also be a delicious filing for a light sandwich.

Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Early to mid summer, squash plants are loaded with blossoms. Their delicate petals are perfect for stuffing with almost any kind of cheese. Typically fried, these baked versions are just as delicious without all the mess.

Asher Blue Cheese Stuffed Dates

A simple appetizer that is surprisingly delicious – I constantly order these little bites at a local restaurant. They can be made with a variety of cheeses such as goat cheese, Parmesean, or Manchego.

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Honey Goat Cheese Dressing

In the south we are blessed with several award winning goat cheese farms such as Sweet Grass Dairy. I love combining their soft goat cheese with Tupelo honey for this delicious winter salad.

Creamy Parmesan Artichoke Dip

My mom has more delicious dip recipes in her recipe file than I can count. This hot artichoke dip received raved reviews at Thanksgiving.

Souper Jenny’s Quick Artichoke Spread

This delicious spread from my favorite Atlanta lunch spot is an easy dip or topping for crostini. It also makes a healthy spread for sandwiches of any kind.

Butternut Squash Soup with Smoked Cheddar Croutons

One of my all-time favorite fall dishes is Butternut Squash Soup, but peeling and cutting a squash can be quite a chore. I pre-cook the squash for about 15 minutes which makes preparing this soup a snap!

Roasted Beet & Arugula Salad with Lemon Yogurt Dressing

Beets are plentiful in the south because of our long growing season. Look for them in at your farmer’s market during the spring, fall, and even winter. Once you roast them they are like eating candy – sweet and delicious!

Savannah Bee Honeycomb with Blue Cheese

The honeycomb is a unique accompaniment to cheese and makes an impressive appetizer. You can easily substitute the blue cheese for goat cheese or Brie and garnish with toasted pecans.

Classic Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary’s hardly need a special occasion to be served, but for my family we serve them on game days as well as pre-lunch cocktail after a morning quail hunt.

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