Pea crostini

You’ve made the guest list, cleaned every nook and cranny and picked out the perfect party outfit. But planning the actual event — that’s where things can get stressful. How do you set the mood? What foods should you serve? Whether you’re planning an indoor event or an outdoor picnic party, use these ideas to throw a low-fuss, yet sophisticated kind of event that everyone will want to attend. Cue the dinner music and get ready to be inspired.

A completely divine dinner at Corso 32 (worth the drive from Calgary – for real) including spring pea crostini with ricotta salata, roasted pine nuts & mint, reminded me of the time I made such a thing, and how easy it was. And it occurred to me that some of you might have access to garden peas, and so sharing this now would be timely. Add arugula, lemon and Parmesan and spoon it over garlicky toasts; if you like, spread them thinly with soft goat cheese first. When I make crostini – I know…

You know I adore a great Crostini. How about you? This week for Friday Night Bites, I have a simple yet sophisticated Crostini to share with all of you. It is a Smashed Pea and Ricotta Crostini. The bright green color of the pea along with the creamy white color of the ricotta and the garnish of the lemon zest make this one dynamite appetizer. It is super simple to make and would pair beautifully with a French Rose, Sauvignon Blanc or Dry Riesling. Click "Read More" to continue post I am a…

These easy Pea Bruschetta (pea crostini) are garnished with parmesan, lemon zest and some fresh pea shoots for a great light Spring lunch idea.

Earlier this week, I helped my friends at Sweet Root Village with a little shoot and flower workshop they were hosting by preparing small bites for their guests. I decided on two “build it yourself” stations: a crostini bar and a yogurt bar! I had so much fun deciding on the menu and making the individual […]

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Crusty French bread is toasted and then topped with sweet peas that have been blended with fresh mint and finished with lemony ricotta cheese. One bite and you’ll quickly discover that only fools aren’t pea-brained.

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Peas are polarizing. You either love them or have traumatizing flashbacks of not being able to leave the dinner table until you finished every last cold globe of green mush. I get it. Don’t let any preconceived notions of peas get in the way of you trying this pretty tasty summer snack. I came across some a whole load of fresh peas at my produce market - they really take this to the next level but frozen peas will also do the job quite nicely. The key is salt and mint - they make all the…

Crusty French bread is toasted and then topped with sweet peas that have been blended with fresh mint and finished with lemony ricotta cheese. One bite and you’ll quickly discover that only fools aren’t pea-brained.