Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
Add the eggplant and cook for 5 minutes until slightly browned.
Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
Add diced tomatoes, olives, capers, red wine vinegar, tomato paste, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature with bread or as a side dish.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve with crusty bread, pasta, or as a topping for grilled meats.Wine Advice:Pairs well with a medium-bodied red wine like Chianti or a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio.
These Sweet-and-Sour Cocktail Sausages are the ultimate party snack! Juicy sausages coated in a tangy, sticky sauce make them irresistible for any gathering.
Add ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili flakes.
Stir well.
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the cocktail sausages and stir to coat them evenly in the sauce.
Cook for 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are heated through and the sauce is glossy.
Serve warm with cocktail picks.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve with toothpicks for easy snacking, or pair with a side of mustard for an extra kick.Wine Advice:Pair with a light red wine like Pinot Noir or a refreshing beer such as a lager.
This delicious Layered Pinto Bean Dip Olé is packed with creamy beans, zesty salsa, and fresh toppings. Perfect for dipping with tortilla chips at parties or family gatherings!
In a mixing bowl, combine mashed pinto beans, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread the bean mixture evenly in a baking dish.
Layer the sour cream over the beans, followed by guacamole.
Add salsa as the next layer, then sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Garnish with black olives, green onions, diced tomato, and chili powder.
Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve with crispy tortilla chips or fresh vegetable sticks for a lighter option.Wine Advice:Pair with a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc or a light Mexican beer.
A rich and comforting soup made with caramelized onions, savory broth, and topped with melted cheese and toasted bread. Classic French Onion Soup is the perfect dish for chilly evenings.
A no-bake, frozen dessert pizza with a creamy peanut butter topping, a cookie crust, and a rich chocolate drizzle. This frozen treat is perfect for hot days when you crave something sweet and refreshing!
A fun twist on traditional fruit pies, this fruit pizza is made with a sweet, cookie-like crust, cream cheese filling, and topped with a colorful array of fresh fruit. Perfect for any summer gathering or picnic!
1roll of sugar cookie doughor homemade cookie dough
For the Filling:
200gcream cheesesoftened
¼cuppowdered sugar
1tspvanilla extract
For the Topping:
½cupstrawberriessliced
½cupblueberries
½cupkiwipeeled and sliced
½cupmandarin orange segmentsfresh or canned
¼cuppineapple chunks
1tbsphoneyoptional, for drizzling
Instructies
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Roll out the sugar cookie dough on a lightly floured surface and shape it into a large pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Bake the cookie crust for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow it to cool completely.
While the crust cools, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
Once the crust has cooled, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
Arrange the fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and pineapple) on top of the cream cheese layer in a colorful, decorative pattern.
If desired, drizzle a little honey over the top for extra sweetness.
Slice and serve chilled.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
For an extra treat, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side for the perfect summer dessert!
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light sparkling wine or a chilled rosé to complement the refreshing fruit and creamy filling.
A delicious pizza topped with fragrant basil pesto, fresh mozzarella, and pine nuts. Simple yet full of flavor, this pesto pizza is perfect for a light summer meal.
A vibrant pizza with a tropical twist! This pizza combines the flavors of seafood with sweet pineapple and a zesty sauce for a delicious and unique pizza experience. Perfect for a summer feast!
Achieve perfect, crispy, and smoky pizza with this grilled version! The barbecue method gives a unique flavor to the pizza crust while keeping the toppings fresh and delicious. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy pizza in the great outdoors or your own backyard.
A pizza inspired by the classic New Orleans Muffuletta sandwich. Topped with olives, provolone, salami, and ham, this pizza offers all the delicious flavors of the traditional sandwich in a crispy, cheesy pizza form.