Creamy Rustic Mushroom Tapenade Quiche

Everyone loves quiche. Really, they do. It’s pie, but it’s also savory.I LOVE to MAKE quiche simply for the fact that pie crust is one of my specialities, I can be as creative as I want (or not want) to be in my fillings, it always tastes great, and it’s a fantastic gift for friends…

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Ugly Olive Tapenade Bread

Well, sometimes ugly IS beautiful – or at leasts tastes beautiful.I had the best intentions in mind: a flavorful and aromatic olive tapenade wrapped inside a chewy and fragrant freshly baked loaf of sourdough.It truly did “work,” but the visual wasn’t as spectacular as I’d hoped.You give it a try – and let me know…

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Olive Tapenade Artisan Bread

Friend. Family. Foe. (In this case, new neighbors).We could all use a little feasting on fresh artisan bread (and a bottle of red wine).This time the bread comes spiked with a zesty olive tapenade.And, a side of black pepper Bellavitano cheese. Yum! Enjoy. Olive Tapenade Artisan Bread 1 recipe Easy Artisan Bread1 cup Tapeschetta +…

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Black Pepper Tomato Tapeschetta Triscuit Quiche

Tapeschetta is a combination of tapenade and bruschetta. I borrowed this magnificent idea from my fellow foodie friend, Chef Mimi: One evening when I had short notice that a few girlfriends were coming over, I quickly made this appetizer. It evolved from wanting to make a bruschetta, but running out of tomatoes. So to stretch…

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