Refreshing Summer Recipes for a House-Warming Party
Purchasing a house is always an exciting endeavor. One of the most fun aspects is a housewarming party to show off your new space and welcome your friends and family into your home. Below you will find some fan-favorite recipes that are sure to impress and leave your guests wanting more.
Rosemary Bread
This ridiculously easy-to-make bread tastes like it comes from an artisan bakery! This is the perfect go-to dish for gatherings this season, and is best served with some balsamic vinegar and oil.
Ingredients:
4 cups bread flour (plus extra for shaping)
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp fresh finely chopped rosemary
2 cups room temperature tap water
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp flaky sea salt for topping
2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary for topping
Directions:
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In a medium-large bowl, whisk together the bread flour, salt, yeast and rosemary. Make a well in the center and add the water. Mix well until incorporated. Cover the bowl and leave to rise at room temperature for up to 12 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 425℉ and spread a generous amount of bread flour on a work surface. Take the dough and turn it in the flour to coat it fully. Knead the dough for a minute, adding flour as needed.
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Divide the dough into three equal parts, rounding each into a ball shape and pinching the ends underneath to create a smooth top. Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, smooth side up. Let the loaves rise for 15-20 minutes and lightly brush with melted butter. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a refreshing side of balsamic vinegar and oil and dip away!
Balsamic Bruschetta
Bruschetta is a classic go-to recipe that is not only delicious, but easy and quick to assemble. Fresh tomatoes and balsamic vinegar on a delicious crunchy piece of french bread is a simple way to please your guests!
Ingredients:
1 loaf French bread
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
7-8 roma tomatoes, diced
⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
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Preheat oven 400℉. Slice bread into ¼ inch slices and brush lightly with oil before placing on a baking sheet. Toast for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
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In a medium mixing bowl, toss tomatoes, basil, parmesan, and garlic* with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper.
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Spoon tomato mixture onto toasted bread and serve!
*If you’re a fan of garlic, pre-fry it with the olive oil for a delicious flavor!
Strawberry Muffins
These muffins are packed with juicy fruit, and are a beautiful treat to complement the warm summer weather! As an added bonus, they will make your home smell like delicious sugary goodness.
Ingredients:
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tbsp lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
8 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups chopped strawberries
Icing sugar for topping (optional)
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350℉ and line muffin tin with baking liners.
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In a large bowl combine the lemon zest and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
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Add flour, baking powder, salt and butter. Mix until combined and no large chunks of butter remain.
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Spoon mixture into each muffin liner (approximately 1 tbsp) and then add strawberries into the remaining batter in the bowl. Divide evenly into muffin cups.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted comes out clean.
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Let cool, and sprinkle icing sugar if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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