First Dinner Party!
I had my first dinner party last night and wanted to make everyone something fresh and "in season" for dinner. Nothing fancy...in fact, the recipes were all quite simple. Here are my guests! Shay loved the veggies, Caden loved the hummus, and Conor loved the crackers. Kyle and Jim loved the beer and wine. ;) My goal was to stick with the theme of "light & fresh" when it came to the spread. I figured it's summer and that's what you should do...right? Most of our items originated from either our garden or my mom's friends' garden, and then we picked up a few staples at Whole Foods and Wegmans. Cranberry block cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, & grapes served with a variety of crackers. Homemade spinach/kale/artichoke dip served with warmed naan bread. Lemon & pine nut hummus served with sliced cucumbers and yellow bell peppers. Caprese salad with slices of the world's freshest tomatoe...