Pretty Crostini

Directions here (if you need any)!

Tomato and Squash Pie

Looks easy. I'll make with zucchini. Recipe here

More Stuffed Zucchini

Gordon Ramsay's version. This time with ricotta.
Recipe here

Starter bites

These little parma and pea shoot 'roses' are a nice pre-dinner snack for a little dinner party. Not that i do many dinners, but always fun to have these things, just in case. Not that delicate to shove into your face but I bet mighty yummy. Found on Apartment Therapy.

Asparagus and Zucchini Crudi

I am making this tonight. but its so hot (and i couldn't find nice zucchini's) so I am doing it with cucumber instead (and leaving out the cheese becoz i hate cheese. Poor Nick!). Caro made it for a dinner party on the weekend so you must report back on that (and on the other parts of the dinner). It's from The foodnetwork.com site. I am loving everything that the "everyday italian" host does - Giada someone. Ok, here is the recipe. And it actually looks prettier than the picture. Maybe I'll take a picture and post it.

2 zucchini, trimmed
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ounce shaved Pecorino Romano, for garnish
Using a vegetable peeler, shave the zucchini into long thin strips. Thinly slice the asparagus on a diagonal. Toss the slices together and place the salad in a serving bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and drizzle over the vegetables. Toss to coat. Garnish with the pecorino shavings. Serve.