Pantry Entertaining: 3 Easy & Delicious Appetizers

The first episode of our “Pantry Entertaining” series, and I couldn’t be more excited. These 3 appetizer recipes are great to have in your arsenal for the last minute “hey I’m gonna come swing by real quick” types of visits. By keeping some of these pantry + refrigerator staples on hand, you can look prepared even when you’re unprepared. Recipes and links below!

CITRUS TAPENADE
1 cup pitted Castelvetrano green olives, drained (save the brine for martinis;)
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives drained
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp  extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 Meyer lemon – zest and juice
1 Naval Orange zest and squeeze of juice
Pinch of fresh cracked black pepper
4 cloves garlic
Pinch of Red pepper flakes
1 tbsp rosemary

CRISPY BAKED BOURSIN with SPICY HONEY
Boursin Cheese
Flour seasoned with salt + pepper
Egg, beaten
Panko Bread Crumbs
Spicy Honey
Chopped Rosemary

PROSCIUTTO SLIDERS with a HONEY HERB BUTTER
Hawaii rolls
Dijon or Whole Grain Mustard
9-10 oz Prosciutto
Sliced Sun dried tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Sliced Mozzarella
6 oz Shredded mozzarella
3 tbsp grated parmasean

FOR THE HONEY HERB BUTTER:
1 stick melted or room temp Butter
5 Garlic cloves, minced
Spicy Honey
1 tbsp Italian seasonings
Pinch of Maldon salt
Pinch of red pepper flakes

LINKS

FOOD PROCESSOR:
https://amzn.to/3Z33rbt

OVEN TO TABLE SERVING DISH:
https://rstyle.me/cz-n/hk3ifcdy4tx

WINE GLASS:
https://rstyle.me/cz-n/gsdmfzdy4tx

SPICY HONEY:
https://amzn.to/3KzYbI7

BREAD KNIFE:
https://amzn.to/3xUWIEw