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Mini caprese salad skewers are great as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. Simply skewer a mozzarella ball, basil leaf, and a cherry tomato. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Buon apetito!

Cooking for one can be a drag, so I find myself snacking quite a bit. To keep things interesting, I like to switch up my plates. Today's Front Porch Happy Hour is inspired by my travels in France.

Pâté and Brie with a sliced baguette, accompanied by caper berries and Dijon mustard, olives, and cornichons. Served with a crisp Rosé. C'est magnifique ! ♥️

@ Austin, Texas

I had a hankering for a BLT, but didn't have the L or T, so I scoured the fridge for other options. I had some jalapenos and cream cheese, so...bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers!

Pre-heat oven to 425. Slice the jalapenos in half, remove the seeds, and rinse. "Slice" the cream cheese and stuff into jalapeno halves, wrap with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Bake for 30 minutes, remove and flip, then back in the oven for 5-10 minutes until brown. Delicious!

Anyone else suffering from the Quarantine Fifteen? Everything felt tight once the stretchy pants came off, now that I'm slowly getting out. 🙅‍♀️

Tonight I was inspired by what was available in my kitchen. The tuna made me think of a Salade Niçoise, so I modified it and whipped up a simple Dijon mustard dressing. Enjoy!

Big Ass Salad For One

Dijon Vinaigrette
2 tsp Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
2.5 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
Juice 1/2 lemon (~ 1.5 - 2 tsp)
1.5 - 2 tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Dill W**d (fresh or dried)
Salt
Pepper

Salad
Italian Mix, Romaine or bib lettuce best with dressing
Can Albacore tuna
1/2 can Garbanzo beans (rinsed-replaces potatoes)
1 medium tomato
Hard boiled egg
Red Onion

(There are so many options! Lightly steamed green beans or broccoli are great, or just use your favorite veggies)