Appetizers

Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Garlic & Ricotta Flatbreads

ed. note: Join me in welcoming our newest contributor Alison Dulaney-Engstrom, of the lovely Rose & Ivy Journal. I’m a huge fan of her work and so happy that she’ll be stopping by to share lush seasonal recipes, as well as scoping out some of the chicest people in NYC to interview for Camille Styles. We’re kicking […]

2 Incredible Veggie Recipes From True Food Kitchen

True Food Kitchen is undoubtedly one of the hottest lunch spots in Austin right now. Thanks to the light and airy space and the menu full of delicious items that you can’t believe are that healthy for you (they are), it seems that every other lunch meeting I schedule inevitably ends up there. Dr. Weil is the man behind the […]

Our Two Favorite Guacamole Recipes Of All Time

People tend to have strong feelings about their guacamole: there are the purists who demand little more than avocado, lime, onion, and cilantro… and then there are the creative versions with roasted corn, black beans — I’ve even tried a couple guacs topped with crab meat. Let’s be honest, I’d happily eat any of them, but I […]

Taco Salad Bites

Hi y’all! It’s officially Cinco de Mayo week, which means we’re mixing up lots of frozen margaritas healthy Mexican dishes in my kitchen over the next few days. Now, I love chips & queso as much as any other self-respecting Austinite, but this year I’m in the mood to set out appetizers that are a little more unexpected, […]

Kale and Cannellini Bean Crostini

I don’t know about you, but I’m an appetizer gal. Ordering appetizers at a restaurant isn’t an option, it’s mandatory, and having some kind of crudités or cheese plate out at a party is a must. Call it an excuse to bring out my favorite serving trays or just another way to sample as many tasty bites […]

Goat Cheese Garlic Butter

This delicious homemade butter spread from Sarah Contrucci Smith of Ara Collective pairs perfectly with a French baguette before dinner.  See how Sarah served this dish at her Blue Valentine Girl’s Night here. photographed by kate zimmerman

Caramelized Grape Tartine

Sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy — all the things a great appetizer should be! I love experimenting with snack-y bites to serve before dinner parties, and the two main requirements (aside from being delicious) are that they must take 5 minutes or less to make and require no more than a handful of ingredients.  These caramelized […]