Easy Summer Side Dishes
Often when I'm packing a picnic, entertaining or even just making a meal for the family, I'm left with a head scratcher on the creativity-front when it comes to side dishes. Especially seasonal appropriate dishes. My go-to is Pinterest. I have a whole board dedicated to recipes. Since working at Trader Joe's, however, I've been able to drum up some of my own creations and pin my own kitchen concoctions. Of course, ringing at the register is fun too, because I get some great tips and ideas from customers. 1. Fig, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Wrapped Crostinis Ingredients: 1 jar of Fig Butter 1 baguette 1 log of plain goat cheese (not herbed, not honey) 1 package of prosciutto ground black pepper grapeseed oil (or olive oil if you don't have grapeseed) Directions: Preheat the oven 350 degrees. Slice the baguette into 1/2" thick slices and brush oil on each slice just enough to lightly cover both sides (this will make them crisp up). Pop in the oven for 15-20...