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BREAD'S BEST PAIRING? A LITTLE SPREAD — TRY ONE ON YOUR NEXT BAGUETTE

Recipes by Lifestyle Staff | Photos by Topograph

OLIVE OIL DIP

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried basil

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1½ teaspoons garlic powder

1½ teaspoons onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1½ teaspoons coarse sea salt

3 cloves garlic, crushed or minced

Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Optional: Freshly cracked pepper and/or crushed red pepper flakes, to taste.

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients, except olive oil. Mix together.

2. Drizzle the desired amount of olive oil in the bowl, and add pepper and flakes to taste.

PUMPKIN BUTTER

INGREDIENTS

1 cup pumpkin puree, canned

1/4 cup maple syrup (honey can be substituted)

1-2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, to taste

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

Optional toppings: cranberries, pumpkin seeds, and pecans.

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, add pumpkin puree, syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir to combine. Cook on medium to low heat for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and darker in color.

2. In a bowl, mash the softened butter until smooth. Combine most of the cooked pumpkin with the butter and stir until thickened and smooth. Let cool and serve at room temperature with optional toppings.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE

INGREDIENTS

4-ounce log goat cheese, room temperature

1/4 cup dill, plus more for garnish

2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley

1 small garlic clove

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Pinch of salt

Freshly cracked pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until just whipped and blended, scraping sides.

2. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with dill.

Focaccia, sourdough loaf and baguette sourced from Bread Savage

110B W Main St, Visalia | 559-429-4887 @breadsavagebakeshop

HAPPY GRAZING TIPS

Whether you’re preparing spreads and breads or a classic charcuterie board, your guests will enjoy indulging in a variety of flavors and textures. Create an enticing and visually appealing array of small bites with these ideas:

• Choose a combination of dips and spreads that offer diverse tastes and balance.

• Offer a variety of bread, crackers and/or chips for dipping and spreading.

• Use small bowls or ramekins to hold the dips and spreads.

• Add a variety of complimentary veggies, cheese, dried fruit, and nuts.

• Enhance the visual appeal of your board with fresh herbs or edible flowers.

Enjoy the process and, most importantly, enjoy sharing it with your guests!