Jul 14 2026

Cold Appetizers Recipe

Time1h
Serves12

Fruit & Cheese Display, Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Garbanzo-Tahini Hummus, Tarragon Chicken Salad Pinwheels, Caprese Skewers.

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Ingredients

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Fruit & Cheese Display

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

Garbanzo-Tahini Hummus

Tarragon Chicken Salad Pinwheels

Caprese Skewers

Method

Fruit & Cheese Display

  1. 1

    Arrange Cheeses

    Arrange the assorted cheeses on a large platter.

  2. 2

    Add Fruits

    Add the assorted fresh fruits around the cheeses.

  3. 3

    Add Crackers

    Place crackers in a small bowl and add to the display.

  4. 4

    Add Honey

    Drizzle honey over the cheese or serve in a small dish on the side.

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

  2. 6

    Slice Baguette

    Slice the baguette into 1 cm thick slices.

  3. 7

    Prepare Baguette

    Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.

  4. 8

    Toast Bread

    Toast in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

  5. 9

    Prepare Topping

    In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

  6. 10

    Assemble Bruschetta

    Spoon the tomato mixture onto each toasted slice of baguette.

Garbanzo-Tahini Hummus

  1. 11

    Blend Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine the garbanzo beans, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, and cumin.

  2. 12

    Add Oil and Water

    While blending, gradually add olive oil and water until smooth.

  3. 13

    Season Hummus

    Season with salt to taste and blend again until well combined.

  4. 14

    Serve Hummus

    Serve in a bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and optional toppings.

Tarragon Chicken Salad Pinwheels

  1. 15

    Prepare Chicken Salad

    In a bowl, combine shredded chicken, mayonnaise, chopped tarragon, and chopped celery.

  2. 16

    Spread Chicken Salad

    Lay a tortilla wrap flat and spread a layer of the chicken salad mixture evenly.

  3. 17

    Add Lettuce

    Place a lettuce leaf on top of the chicken salad.

  4. 18

    Roll and Cut

    Roll the tortilla tightly and cut into pinwheels.

Caprese Skewers

  1. 19

    Assemble Skewers

    On each skewer, thread a cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball.

  2. 20

    Complete Skewers

    Repeat until all ingredients are used.

  3. 21

    Season Skewers

    Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper before serving.

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