@courtneefutch: 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

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