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Ricotta Toast with Caramelized Red Onion and Fig Tapenade

November 27, 2018 By Holly Leave a Comment

With Christmas and New Year’s just around the corner, I have holiday entertaining on the brain. In addition to hosting a few Christmas parties, my husband and I usually have a small New Year’s Eve celebration with close friends. All of these gatherings are so fun, but planning so much food can get overwhelming. To keep it simple, I love to center the menu around heavier appetizers that are easily prepared ahead of time and endlessly customizable to the dietary needs and preferences of our guests. This year, I’m planning to make these Ricotta Toast with Caramelized Red Onion and Fig Tapenade for more than a few gatherings! Ricotta Toasts with Caramelized Red Onion and Fig Tapenade

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Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: appetizers, Fig, Queen Creek Olive Mill, ricotta, Tapenade, Toasts

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Instagram post 2189514848865626322_2160961149 So this is what I’ve learned.  I should listen to my husband. (And no he is not bribing me to say this-although I guarantee he’ll screen shot this and hold onto it forever). After horseback riding yesterday I was tired and wanted to sit in the hot tub (I’ve got cookbooks to read- like @halfbakedharvest’s new Super Simple) but no.  He wanted to hike. .
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Sometimes when you love someone you have to do it their way, even when you really don’t want to.  And sensing my reluctance (I’m not very subtle) he picked a shortish hike in the beautiful Sabino Canyon.  We were rewarded with the magnificent beauty of the Sonoran Desert.  Worth every step.  So I have to admit he was right. And boy did that hot tub at @haciendadelsolaz feel good afterwards!
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#sonorandesert #hiking #takeahike #sabinocanyon #soremuscles #fitdoctorsofinsta #SoMeDocs #supersimple #arizona #tucson BBC
Instagram post 2188906075352564315_2160961149 So this happened this morning.  Something like a scene from the movie City Slickers (and for those of you too young to have seen this movie- go get a copy quick.). Anyhoo...now I’m a Modern Day Cowgirl.  So if anyone is looking for me, I’m out buying my new wardrobe...
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Thanks to our amazing wrangler, Octavia who didn’t laugh at us once.  And I’m sure that took amazing determination.  And check out stories for my favorite video of all time! .
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#outofmycomfortzone #cityslickers #arizona #horsebackriding #haciendadelsol #tucson #getaway #cowgirl
Instagram post 2188662097000596373_2160961149 I love my kids. I love my life. But sometimes you just need a get away.  And as I’m getting older I’m getting better about taking them.  Like this phenomenal weekend we’re spending in Tucson while the kids are up with grandma in Phoenix.  And @haciendadelsolaz never disappoints.  Time spent in the hot tub with this view is good time indeed! .
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#vacation #arizona #haciendadelsol #tucsonarizona #mountains #getaway #justadulting #recharge #withtwospoons #catalinamountains
Instagram post 2186832100422240666_2160961149 The weather is cool here in Arizona, but that didn’t stop us!  We hiked the Wave Cave Trail in the Superstition Mountains- which if you haven’t done, you definitely should (it’s beautiful!). Here my yoga loving daughter is holding dancer’s pose in the cave while I practice my photography.  The world is full of beauty y’all!
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Where are you finding beauty today?
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#arizona #hiking #dancers #yoga #superstitionmountains #wavecavetrail  #beautifulday #hikearizona
Instagram post 2186141879254824355_2160961149 I just thought you might need to see another view of these Citrus Kissed Roasted  Brussels Sprouts. Because they belong on your #Thanksgiving table! .
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(Recipe link in profile...and you know you want them!)
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#queencreekolivemill #brusselssprouts #brusselsprouts #sidedish #vegetables #eatyourveggies #eattherainbow #healthyfood #wholefoods #plantbased #WithTwoSpoons #thanksgivingtable #minneapolisblogger #foodblogger #yahoofood
Instagram post 2185745931621997019_2160961149 New Recipe alert! .
Instant Pot Herbed Cauliflower Mash
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Our new recipe is the perfect way to lighten up your Thanksgiving meal without sacrificing flavor. .
It's a one pot, ready in less than 15 minutes side dish that will definitely impress all of your guests.
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Find the recipe link in our profile or on the blog.
Instagram post 2185045702920769279_2160961149 Tacos, tacos, tacos- who doesn’t love tacos?  Hit up Centro in MPLS for some amazing eats.  Perfect for a quick dinner right before seeing Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum!  I ❤️♥️❤️♥️ Minneapolis! .
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Where is your favorite place to get tacos? Where is your favorite place to eat before the theater?
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#tacos #pretheatre #WithTwoSpoons #momanddaughter #Sundaynight #yum #phantomoftheopera #orpheum #minneapolis
Instagram post 2184341228090622979_2160961149 It’s comfort time!  Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.  Delish! .
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What is your comfort food today?
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#comfortfood #butternutsquashsoup #instantpot #grilledcheee
Instagram post 2183784816822395484_2160961149 Everything is all right here at the cabin.  Sunny skies, cool breeze, Shortribs braising in the oven, wine chilling in the refrigerator.  Everything is all right here at the cabin.
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What are y’all doing this weekend?
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#cabinlife #upnorth #weekendvibes #relax
Instagram post 2183085900930446521_2160961149 November has been a busy, busy month.  I’ve worked my full time ER schedule, developed a few new recipes, mommed a little (and one not so little), created a few blog posts, attended a wedding lunch, attended a baby shower, attended 2 book clubs, had dinner with friends, made it to my daughter’s violin performance in the musical, made it to Gaby’s intern night, made it to the Dia de Muertos celebration at my kiddo’s school, took my favorite interns to lunch at @midtownglobalmarket, had lunch with my neighborhood lunch bunch, had brunch with my favorite cardiologist, and worked on building my BeautyCounter business. And did I mention I’m ready to send out my Holiday cards?  It’s only the THIRD week of the month!
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Looking forward to a weekend of relaxation and self care.  I have to admit I’m just a tad worn out.  What’s your favorite way to take care of yourself?  Mine: the bathtub. With books, magazines, and candles.  Carry on folks...I’ll be busy for awhile...
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#selfcare #relaxation #bathtime #bathtub #soakingtub #bubbles #forksoverknives #kindle #november #busy #busymom #doctormomlife #SoMeDocs #fitdoctorsofinsta #calgontakemeaway #life #lifestyle #betterbeauty #betterbeautymovement
Instagram post 2180631937122919148_2160961149 Citrus Kissed Roasted Brussels Sprouts the perfect Thanksgiving side dish!  Made with Arizona Valencia Orange Olive Oil from our friends at @queencreekolivemill! #ad #queencreekolivemill .
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What will be on your Thanksgiving table?
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#thanksgiving #holiday #onmytable #brusselssprouts #brusselsprouts #oliveoil #arizona #vegetables #sidedishes #sidedish #WithTwoSpoons #vegetarian #vegan #citrus #orange #pomegranateseeds
Instagram post 2180320212641158489_2160961149 Thinking back to this fun night seeing Hamilton with my daughter in Chicago!  So much fun! .
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#lifestyle #hamilton #broadwaychicago #chicago #cibctheatre #WithTwoSpoons #Champagne #vacation #throwback #october #vacation #motherdaughter
Instagram post 2177811214851585606_2160961149 PSA: Thanksgiving is LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY!! Have you planned your menu yet?
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Grab our FREE, printable Thanksgiving menu planner on the blog today and find out how we’re prepping for the big day
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Link in profile or find it at www.withtwospoons.com
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#freeprintable #thanksgiving #menuplanning #mealprep #holidaymenu #withtwospoons #foodblogger #momlifehacks
Instagram post 2175821535985859616_2160961149 BAKED HONEY NUT CHICKEN TENDERS
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Yeah, we went there.
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It’s an amped up take on a childhood classic. You won’t want to miss this one, friends!
Find the recipe on the blog or in the link in profile. .
#withtwospoons #newrecipe #chickentenders #healthyrecipes #cookingforkids #kidsinthekitchen #reciperevamp #whatsfordinner #somedocs #easyrecipes
Instagram post 2173512605221802135_2160961149 Out for lunch with friends a few weeks ago.  A warm bowl of ramen is exactly what I needed and could definitely use today! (Not to mention great company!)
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#ramen #noodles #minneapolis
Instagram post 2170878231338889052_2160961149 Anyone up for a Homemade Apple Cinnamon Roll? Turns out they’re not hard to make, and worth every second.  Recipe link in profile! .
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#cinnamonrolls #apple #homemade #baking #bakedgoods #WithTwoSpoons #inmykitchen #onmytable #inmyoven #spice #feedblogfeed #foodblogfeed #instafood #yahoofood #goodeats #SoMeDocs #twincitieseats #twincitiescollective
Instagram post 2169385104933624839_2160961149 Plant based dinner and my first foray into making tofu at home.  Dan Dan noodles (@smittenkitchen), cucumbers, herbs, and crispy tofu.  Thank you to @katrinsig for all of the advice on how to deal with tofu and rescuing me when I ran out of tahini mid recipe 🤦🏻‍♀️. Thanks to @lisasheppardpearson for forwarding me this recipe and introducing me to @unitednoodles (I’m obsessed). .
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0% of my family excited about this one 🙄. 100% admitted that they liked it 😉👍🏻.
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#WithTwoSpoons #homecook #tofu #noodles #plantbased #vegetarian #meatless #betterthantakeout #dinnertonight #easyrecipes #smittenkitchen #inmykitchen #onmytable #castironskillet #vegetables
Instagram post 2169103355196737137_2160961149 It’s so heartwarming when you see your friend so truly happy.  Happy Wedding to Emily and Nick and may they find the ultimate happiness and comfort in each other....
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Carrot Mimosas at a pre-wedding lunch for one of the dearest- Emily Ragaini.
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#friends #wedding #bridal #lunch #minneapolis #november #matchup #WithTwoSpoons #forever #gettinghitched #foundtheone #theone #weddingday #alma #cocktails #mimosa
Instagram post 2165539626164855117_2160961149 We’ve got an all new recipe for Make Ahead Cinnamon French Toast Sticks that you definitely need to check out if you love carbs, breakfast, or just easy meal hacks. 🍞
Find the recipe on the blog or via the link in profile. Happy cooking!
Instagram post 2164034124944124004_2160961149 Ladies (and gents who are parents, may be parents someday, or support your friends who are parents), this is SO great!  My youngest is 8, and although I don’t need this anymore, all I can think is how much easier this would have made traveling to meetings when my kids were babies.  Bravo to @acepnation, bravo to the @hyattregencydenver, and bravo to whoever the individuals were who made this happen. .
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Kudos to those #mamadocs who are attending this meeting with or without their babies and I hope this makes it just a little bit easier. .
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#emdocs #acep2019 #mamas #doctorsofinstagram #SoMeDocs #change #inclusion #onestepatatime #instadoctor #conference #feminem #acepnation #proud #workingmom #workingparent #doitall
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