Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook Contest Winners

Grilled Eggplant and Heirloom Tomato Stacks with Basil and Tomato Coulis | This recipe was entered in The Foodista Best of Foog Blogs Cookbook Contest. This Grilled Eggplant and Heirloom Tomato Stack is easy to prepare, delicious and fresh to eat. The smoky eggplant combines beautifully with cool garlicky goat cheese, juicy sweet tomatoes and crisp fresh basil leaves. Serve as an elegant appetizer or on a bed of arugula for a dramatic salad.

Blackberry Lime Bourbon Splash | Looking for the perfect drink for your next party or BBQ? Or just a sunny afternoon of front porch sittin? Then, Check this is out! I call it a Blackberry Lime Bourbon Splash. @angelarunyan3

Buttery Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes and Crispy Salmon | Delicious buttery noodles topped with blistered tomatoes and crispy salmon! Gluten free option offered. @theorganicktchn

elote dip + spring rolls | This Elote Dip and Spring Rolls is a delicious flavor combo. You just have to try the mango, poblano pepper with the creamy corn and the dipping sauce. @amyv2611

Zucchini Broccoli Quiche with Ricotta | A combination of zucchini. broccoli and ricotta cheese that simply perfect for upcoming Shavuot but for Spring time parties too. Easy to make and made of salty crust, filled with broccoli and zucchini and ricotta cheese royal sauce. @lilcookieblog

Russian-Style Oven Baked Eggplant Caviar | This is a very popular Russian/Ukrainian dish that can be served as an appetizer or a dip. There are a lot of versions of eggplant caviar. This is just one of them. #grabmyrecipes #eggplant #vegetarian #healthy #dinner #appetizer #Russian #capsicum @grabmyrecipes

Shepherd’s Pie – Cottage Pie | If you're in the mood for a flavorful, hearty, savory comfort-food classic recipe, this Shepherd's Pie - Cottage Pie is going to hit the spot, dead on at dinner. Made with lean ground lamb or beef, fresh organic veggies, and topped with delicious garlic cheddar mashed potatoes, then baked to perfection. #lamb #beef #cottagePie #potatoes @themccallumssha

BOCK BRAISED BABY BOK CHOY & BEEF MEATBALLS | Infused with the deliciousness of a sweet brown ale or a robust malty bock lager the baby bok choy is tender, yet still has some crunch, the beef meatballs are moist and the braising liquid makes for a tasty broth should you choose to serve the dish over noodles. #meatBalls #noodles @craftbeering

Festive Holiday Ham Brunch Muffins with Eggs, Spinach and Goat Cheese | If you are still looking for a great, festive brunch dish that can be made the night before, these Festive Holiday Ham Brunch Muffins with Eggs, Spinach and Goat Cheese will just thrill you to pieces. The spinach and slightly spicy Piquillo peppers add a pop of red and green color to each of the ham “muffins”, making them a really attractive and delicious addition to your brunch menu. @metirementblog

Festive Stuffed Squash | This festive stuffed butternut squash with cranberries, leeks, buckwheat and orange makes a colorful vegan centre piece fit for any celebration. It’s topped with Brussels sprout chips which are just as good as a garnish as they are for a side dish in their own right! @cerikitchen

Holiday Fruit & Nut Cheese Board | Make holiday entertaining a breeze this year with this stunning Holiday Fruit & Nut Cheese Board! A variety of cheeses is served with fresh fruits, nuts, crackers, bread, and spreads for an amazing centerpiece or appetizer. @thebakingfairy

Dutch Apple Pie | This Paleo apple pie is the REAL DEAL! The perfect, buttery grain-free pie crust comes together with a blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and arrowroot starch, then is filled with apples and finished with a simple crumble topping and coconut whipped cream for the perfect holiday dessert. @fedandfit

Gingerbread Tiramisu | Traditional Italian dessert with a spicy twist! Indulgent yet guilt-free Christmas dessert made with layers of gingerbread raw "sponge", creamy cashew cream and topped with fluffy whipped coconut. @hungryherbs