Dining through Europe

So I was trying to figure out what to do for dinner one day, and I felt inspired to try something different. Usually, we have a meal that consists of a main dish, a side, some veggies....same ole, same ole. The idea to do a "European style" meal seemed super duper not only because it's easy, but, I was feeling very "ooh la la" that day.

OK, so what I call European style is pretty much a table full of appetizers and fancy Hors d'oeuvres that go well with wine. Obviously, fruit and nuts was a must. I also found some prosciutto and aged Asiago cheese, AKA "smelly cheese" that paired really well with wheat crackers. And yes, that is guacamole and chips on the table too...not very European, but hors d'oeuvre-ish nonetheless.

I also found these cute little pickles at the store that I thought would go great with some garlic-stuffed olives. And of course, the standard cheese ball and bruschetta is a must. 



Yes, that is also a Margarita. You didn't think you could have chips and dip without a little somethin' somethin' to wash it down!

So there you have it, a dinner in Europe without the passport!

Happy Cooking!
-G