Dried apricots filled with creamy goat cheese, a touch of honey, and black pepper. This easy appetizer is simple, a little fancy, and seriously good. As someone who loves charcuterie boards, these ...

As the name suggests, tomatoes and cheese are the stars. With a few beloved Barefoot Contessa ingredients i.e., good olive oil , fleur de sel, and fresh herbs, the appetizer’s ready to go.

Chill. Slice. Serve. That's the simplest, most wholesome way to eat watermelon, especially after working up a sweat. It is possible, however, to have your fill of raw watermelon.

Cut the cheese and halvah into one-fourth-inch-thick slices and tear the bread into serving-size pieces. 4 Arrange the herbs, radishes, onions, cheese, halvah and bread on a platter.

This holiday season keep things simple and gift your favorite savory-snack loving ... This gift basket comes filled to the brim with everything you could need on a charcuterie and cheese platter.

It’s a simple but delicious way of preparing fish. For a nice change, offer a fruit and cheese tray for dessert. ... Remove fish to serving platter and cover with foil. 5.

Ashlie D. Stevens is Salon's senior food editor. She is also an award-winning radio producer, editor and features writer — with a special emphasis on food, culture and subculture.