Steak, Tomato, and Feta Bruschetta (Adorn Dinner Party)

I recently prepared food for a dinner party for Adorn Media Group. It was a fun experience, and I got to meet some great ladies! The dinner was family style, with drinks, dessert, and lots of food! It was a great time to talk and connect!

One of the more popular dishes was a steak, tomato, and feta bruschetta.  I used a honey glaze on the steak to add sweetness, which contrasted well with the tart feta cheese and tangy tomatoes. The bread was a great addition, but also a perfect vessel to bite into! The balsamic glaze was a perfect topper to finish!

Steak, Tomato, and Feta Bruschetta (makes 24)
1 Baguette
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
2 tbsp Olive Oil
24 Grape Tomatoes
8 oz Feta Cheese, Crumbled
1 lb Flat Iron Steak
1/4 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 tbsp Honey
Balsamic Glaze or Reduction

1. Slice the baguette into about 1/2 inch slices. Lay them flat on a sheet pan and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toast in the oven at 350 until dried out and slightly golden on the edges.
2. Slice grape tomatoes into 4 pieces.
3. Cut steak into manageable pieces, and season on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4. Preheat the pan. When it's hot, add the steak and cook until done, about 2 minutes on each side. Check by applying pressure (learn how to cook the perfect steak here),
5. After it's done, brush the outside of the steak with the honey, then rest for 10 minutes.
6. Cut the steak into thin slices.
7. Layer the bruschetta with bread, tomatoes, steak, feta, and balsamic glaze. Serve immediately.


The steak bruschetta is a pretty simple way to impress guests at your next dinner party! It's a great hors d'oeuvre, and can be made beforehand. All you have to do is keep all the components separate (and the steak warm) until you're ready to stack and serve!

Here are some more pictures from the event!

Summer Peach and Honeysuckle Cocktail (recipe here)

Pesto Pasta with Golden Tomato [chicken on the left] (Pesto recipe here)

 Portabello and Goat Cheese Spread on Toast with Spinach (recipe here)

 Caprese Salad Skewers

Green Bean Salad with Cranberry and Almonds (recipe here)

 Coffee Chocolate Chip Cookie with Vanilla Ice Cream (recipe here)

Overall, the event was a great time, and I wish adorn luck as they continue to serve their tastemakers!

Photos taken by Johnny Cheng (www.JohnnyChengPhotography.com)

Summer Peach and Honeysuckle Cocktail

When I was in elementary school, there was a honeysuckle plant right outside the blacktop fence where we used to play for recess. I remember always reaching over and picking the flowers and sucking on the ends. The floral scent with the sweet flavor was always so satisfying. It was always a challenge to find them (since all the other kids liked them, too), but whenever I managed to get one, it was magical! This cocktail perfectly captures those moments, with a balance of sweet, tangy Georgia peaches.

Two classic Georgia flavors come together in this refreshing, delicious, and pretty cocktail that's perfect for a hot summer day! This week has been extremely hot in Georgia... Some days the highs reached the high 90's (which is actually normal for a Georgia summer...) Luckily, we've had some rain over the past couple weeks, so it hasn't been quite as hot. But with the temperatures rising again, this drink is a MUST! Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka is paired with refreshing peach juice for the perfect balance of sweetness!

Peach and Honeysuckle Cocktail (Makes 8)
3 Cups Peach Juice
3 Cups Tonic Water
4 oz Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka
1 Peach, Sliced

1. In a pitcher, mix peach and vodka together.
2. Add the peach slices to either the glasses or the pitcher. The slices float, so either one will work. If you put them in the pitcher, they pour out with the drink.
3. Fill glasses (or mason jars) with ice.
4. Add the tonic water to the pitcher last. This will go flat, so it's best to do it right before serving so the drink stays fizzy.
5. Pour the drink over the ice and serve immediately.

This simple, elegant drink is sure to wow your guests! I served this at a recent event (post coming soon!). It was a huge hit among all of the guests! If you're unable to get honeysuckle vodka, Southern Comfort is a good alternative. It has a fruitiness to it that will complement the peach well! You can also make a non-alcoholic version without the vodka. Adding a little bit of mint or lavender simple syrup (boil 1:1 ratio sugar and water and drop the mint/lavender after you remove from heat) might add a complexity similar to the honeysuckle.