Summer is a wonderful time of year. The weather is warm and the days are long. Everything seems to slow down and be less hectic. Since everyone seems to have more time to socialize, it is the perfect time of year to entertain. So, while you still have some time before the crispness of autumn comes, plan an end-of-the-season party and serve some of these delicious gourmet appetizers that just scream summer.
Salsa Fresca
Everyone loves salsa. But, for the summer, it is so much better to use garden-fresh ingredients instead of settling for the stuff from a jar. Salsa is easy to put together. All you need to do is dice up some fresh tomatoes and then add some diced onions, garlic, one or two jalapenos and some spices. This salsa is fantastic …show more content…
That is certainly the case with watermelon vodka gazpacho. Few foods are more refreshing and thirst-quenching in the summer than watermelon. But, this recipe cranks it up a notch by pairing it with plum tomatoes. Add just a few more ingredients (and of course a splash or two of vodka) and you have the tastiest summer soup you will ever eat.
Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta
Grilled peppers and squash simply scream summer. This recipe takes that ideal and places the charred veggies onto grilled bread. If that is not enough, the entire dish is topped with some earthy fresh basil pesto. There is nothing in this appetizer that does not emit feelings of summer. Be sure to make a big platter full of them, and do not plan for leftovers.
Bacon-Wrapped Cherry Peppers
Everything about this recipe makes it perfect for a party. It requires just three ingredients and it can be made in advance. So, you will not have to separate yourself from your guests to do any prep work. Simply stuff a cherry pepper half with cream cheese, wrap a slice of bacon around it, warm them in a skillet, and finish them off in the oven. Then, all there is to do is pop them in your mouth. They are perfect with a refreshing summer
Salsa Fresca
Everyone loves salsa. But, for the summer, it is so much better to use garden-fresh ingredients instead of settling for the stuff from a jar. Salsa is easy to put together. All you need to do is dice up some fresh tomatoes and then add some diced onions, garlic, one or two jalapenos and some spices. This salsa is fantastic …show more content…
That is certainly the case with watermelon vodka gazpacho. Few foods are more refreshing and thirst-quenching in the summer than watermelon. But, this recipe cranks it up a notch by pairing it with plum tomatoes. Add just a few more ingredients (and of course a splash or two of vodka) and you have the tastiest summer soup you will ever eat.
Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta
Grilled peppers and squash simply scream summer. This recipe takes that ideal and places the charred veggies onto grilled bread. If that is not enough, the entire dish is topped with some earthy fresh basil pesto. There is nothing in this appetizer that does not emit feelings of summer. Be sure to make a big platter full of them, and do not plan for leftovers.
Bacon-Wrapped Cherry Peppers
Everything about this recipe makes it perfect for a party. It requires just three ingredients and it can be made in advance. So, you will not have to separate yourself from your guests to do any prep work. Simply stuff a cherry pepper half with cream cheese, wrap a slice of bacon around it, warm them in a skillet, and finish them off in the oven. Then, all there is to do is pop them in your mouth. They are perfect with a refreshing summer