{"id":245049,"date":"2024-08-15T03:00:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T03:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245049"},"modified":"2024-07-23T15:50:07","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T15:50:07","slug":"cheap-summer-appetizers","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245049\/cheap-summer-appetizers\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheap Summer Appetizers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These cheap summer appetizers are perfect for parties, barbecues, or a light meal. Simple dips, flavorful crostini, veggie-packed pinwheels, and more, these recipes will make entertaining easy and inexpensive. Made with a few ingredients and in-season items, your grocery receipt won&#8217;t be a mile long.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6222894552055808 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/snack\/crackers\/bruschetta-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_EiWz4XXwOKxvaP35MVHCrRT4zcsJkWkihxUW8rUSxXCN5ONSlCTj5m5hSpkvMQ5JSvi9dJDTZKDYov_2wiWEqTLcNyuHFf3dpSW8CsfHeiAIJiEYB6w\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BOBBI GULLA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PHILADELPHIA, PA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/J2fODfsz7mNqyE4h1xizhPNtY3L4R0mM-P67P3aQJbKAgMzRhmZbIvxMBd4BUTSyG_B_nwdkZSj4sIZW_fE8XlZyZoqoKARmGyY1Tg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/snack\/crackers\/bruschetta-cheese.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruschetta &#038; Cheese<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8221; I made Bruschetta last night using an extremely ripe NJ tomato. So ripe that it was easy to peel the tomatoes by just using a serrated knife to lift up the end of the skin and just pull&#8230; skin practically fell off. The fragrance of the cut-up tomato wafted into the living room&#8230; pure heaven!!!! The same with fresh basil.&#8221; &#8211; Bobbi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/snack\/other-snack\/ginnys-cucumber-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/PGhYOJye32l6xGg1RGWFo-O2qzEZ2jUFk_CSFQJ4c2m32o5gg3RGvRL6veOS5vvuFh6kfZGvP6Iqesf1rheDF3NobYtYV5SuPr0ZWe2sfTqFvfelZwU\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">GINNY A<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OLMITZ, KS<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Pihe7Fib-U5OVu3FhL6NIddoMkczJ0V_J5DcYYzNaun7SeEGmsXdsqi0o8Xb4Wt7zXc0zt69z9VVy-jgMXW53jqPwFz6P4RW5MIRsYUNl-j6RxgQtar4=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/snack\/other-snack\/ginnys-cucumber-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ginny&#8217;s Cucumber Salsa<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Everyone has their own version of this recipe and this is mine, lol. I took away some of the cucumbers and it made the flavors stronger. Don&#8217;t skip out on having ranch Doritos &#8211; they are key.&#8221; &#8211; Ginny<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/dip\/jalapeno-dip.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zYH3uq6N7bKkI3z5XWf3v0xB9dBLPDjNGSVypjZYwwCOKGcXmHzCbhNBnKoRHDLYsQl3Ybm6Is7pzWiBJb2liJmsPOWjVRj9BkGGdxsHO7Pa2DwwShoX\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LAURA DAVIS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">RUSK, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7YDVCLq5NiVx7uW5R8m1ZsvTV0WKba5X4Q3yhKArEuBmhLsk2oPEVM80upIzZT8ehBR6MHpMLzYJhjbZvlMDGUW8q1mgUhoqRsvPMkq4=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/dip\/jalapeno-dip.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jalapeno Dip<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;So so so good.&#8221; &#8211; Laura<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/grilled-zucchini-nachos\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/n7CPGybDO2m06qlJcBpiQv1ncxxCnXTtUo7yTjNCMCzVujf__XlKprDBcFdqzunIVfPg8Xm7VSWmoPRH-7UIlemqiXtLMS5m8uBB1F0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hbo479oDLVnmFba5fwAY1gZ6fI59-4PbppqlMwvPK1yDr-qErba6z0rLfC_YCkka4Ox4-bhI9z0D-lRptXh7qJnxG4Fq4jMQg8biD2s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.closetcooking.com\/grilled-zucchini-nachos\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grilled Zucchini Nachos Recipe<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Fresh grilled zucchini served nacho style topped with corn, tomatoes, beans, avocado and plenty of melted cheese!&#8221; &#8211; Kevin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/cheesy-spinach-pinwheels-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8UH1XZEt_6nmf6nK6sfte5xYJn3VpApHUv_neMMfy7qjWttpFFQwH45YjvqhGEpc6M6s_ZwBJEIATrTkJ0EGSC3PhDsrr6OF9ED6Ox_HiHKP_IlurGDOzA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENNIFER TENNYSON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GUTHRIE, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5fJINFfl6rxnwrUd5ERw6SzgI8-rcZ7cnKzauFrkm6hrt6RJ_AF4jnImbz8T7x5weRAldoKPFdVtHOQL9HOSs5CvIfM0PzqsMKCwag=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/cheesy-spinach-pinwheels-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheesy Spinach Pinwheels<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a very easy appetizer to make.&#8221; &#8211; Jennifer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/stuffed-cherry-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ntFr_WAKprqhwkK76lHey_TGslS8LaRN1ylGbVBqkPDv9N_FKBE_DqBf5FYkDP4FVKZ7V0OwAmkWddVNM06tLKxbCku_mN1JJiYylTa34mr5QLjMer1k\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CATHY SMITH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">COOPER NOW IN COLUMBUS GA., TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/DGUKx3f5AwSiMkNn7nrAnfVox3QQVpvc_MvHh4m72GsqCfM1TpKQQz6LOv-Lje4V6qpjQljbKme9Tqwi3eJFxEumRcRv3SdTwrCuJxc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/stuffed-cherry-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My granddaughter loves these. The red cherry tomatoes are good, but the little yellow tomatoes are fantastic. Much better than the red ones.&#8221; &#8211; Cathy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/side-vegetable\/easy-cowboy-caviar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/J0VBERrjQxAatHvjet6CTxAKOKsOTpYIjkvsKztb-l7S9NhWzx8KDLmm2wEckhz_XWPAjWREV2--k2GDZ0mV9XNtLA98UQnTfHgcOuJidXDO93YMYgvIdg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ROSINA PAUL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">JACKSONVILLE, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/c9wOpfvFMAdHm9HnWqeeTxJZYPRa3PkIblZkD5axeRMJh5SrRlEcDJ38PzpkuMS_-A-SxzKTuK4Yi3S2SpB4XifhIKrd0WUS8z9ntC09=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/side-vegetable\/easy-cowboy-caviar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Cowboy Caviar<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I changed the typical Cowboy Caviar to make it a quick and easy appetizer. Chop everything the same size. This is great with Tostito&#8217;s Scoops.&#8221; &#8211; Rosina<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/salsa\/fresh-tomato-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oRDcQHEHN8nde7EqEOBTs9NctQ_49RmvOEwBObGbeEhp64Kcazn6_V7LIjFzxXLJDTPgX5bX58YgVJNRSh9r7npmaKeeO00UZJIJ81-gMrE4QIqvTIY\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">STEPHANIE RUDY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ORLANDO, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/u_ezg8W6nb8lcAuI4hJJgqggyqBtc-lRGT2vBwsusKy6DtaZMboByWrL0ZzG1VijvMtlyX9xKJT6cxX-Bp0YA5d75DefS_0dS4xNULg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/salsa\/fresh-tomato-salsa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fresh Tomato Salsa<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is good with chips, rice dishes, or anything you like!&#8221; &#8211; Stephanie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cottage-cheese-ranch-dip\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iBxQq5BVNJCr0y6fnceIs57jzJjyhn-fr747ZW_hBR4hdLmBSH6dya6ePprrD-NitFAzUsdMG2c9thk-3ui6uZmMsvv47Dmai4bGT1aM_eNg-55mgt_q\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cottage-cheese-ranch-dip\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This two-ingredient Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip is thick, creamy, and full of protein. This quick and easy dip is a healthy option for a great appetizer.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/roasted-veggies-in-fillo-cups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Vg-RJNderH3Mq2meqm3bCPj3gNJWZTuxa8c437sH7mf1QgzqVJ4dcAp8iZH7TQlM-CLJZ8EPn-PlK-8wk1JoYl-ouh62JipRoyA5h0-bq6B5faQZPyP2\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TONYA YOUNG<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DENISON, IA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1hyqCLgyCz-cAl-p6ULRUaxN4UaJn6zHi32oQAcrWqnmHTsN-HMjRc1wOu9dYk-Uma6daymqJNBgkVdg7oOukHWoVAoK5J4eGGC50UA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/roasted-veggies-in-fillo-cups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Veggies in Phyllo Cups<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is easy and makes a pretty, colorful impression as an appetizer. The roasted veggies are a great flavor combination with the herbed cheese and flaky Phyllo pastry. Good hot or cold.&#8221; &#8211; Tonya<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/dip\/greek-cucumber-yogurt-dip-tzatziki.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/o2zyeplHjgHKyqSSKWeAPB0ZNDS7G4Hjh8pmbQIbk7AvLZYyEZlJzn5Jor4remE3pD_K61Lg_mHhdWhCL8jJjuJiXGzMdKGnTzpI2VVmbcLp91Eq5juF\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARIA *<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ATHENS<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GA9UDaNUCLt59CEQgF9tz9f16ybOxKAegTN_VfOuhfWu0KUADGb9II08D4CKYog1MgK6tYxZBrlY5_WkAnQS9mWE7KSaZKwbvpVJ_h8=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/dip\/greek-cucumber-yogurt-dip-tzatziki.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip &#8220;Tzatziki&#8221;<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to grilled meats and vegetables, like souvlaki and fried zucchini.&#8221; &#8211; Maria<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\" style=\"max-width:500px;\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/sundried-tomato-goat-cheese-crostini.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0RTiQL8UTW_C3P_1bmZ8sbDYEZG2hkc4_xr_CPmbjSKk4kv-kFTgi171gPQW6KFgx6dcfDU0uXc8al6yW2Lz_wjtPbJo2OuGmHiJgjaPgi3kpVVwTRpO\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TARA MCCARTER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">RENO, NV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Rm-7dxpPgshYD9d1oftJ8kJLGxlkK8adFn9SBZy5aqdX-YIy7KqUK1b1k5gOGQBDl5D6AY3DbVJ7MdhXji6K6wPbERJmEdSz4AnDlVlJ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/sundried-tomato-goat-cheese-crostini.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Crostini<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a personal favorite snack of mine. 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