It’s time to fall into the season with hearty and autumn colored dishes that not only feel like a crisp, fall breeze, but taste like it too. Enjoy this party appetizer from Sunset.com that will give your cool, seasonal party something more to talk about.Apricots and Basil-Goat Cheese and Almonds
4 oz. fresh goat cheese such as Laura Chenel, at room temperature
About 2 tsp. milk
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
40 dried apricots, preferably Blenheim
40 almonds, preferably Marcona or Marchini
2 tsp honey
Mix together cheese, 2 tsp. milk and basil with a wooden spoon until spreadable. Thin with more milk if necessary.
Spread a heaping 1/4 tsp. cheese on each apricot and top each with an almond. Drizzle with honey.
Find dried Blenheims and Spanish Marcona almonds (or California-grown Marchini, which are similar) at well-stocked grocery stores.