I don’t get to go to Whole Foods that often but when I do, I like to walk up and down the aisles to see the unique food item they carry. I can always count on Whole Foods to have that hard-to-find ingredient that you can’t get at a run-of-the-mill grocery store. I especially love browsing their cheese selection — which inspired my latest recipe that’s perfect for Christmas gatherings. (You’ll be able to shop at Whole Foods, too! Read on for the giveaway.)
I have a quick and easy recipe for Red Onion, Thyme and Gruyere Foccacine – an appetizer that packs a lot of flavor into a little bite.
I picked up my ingredients at Whole Foods: Pre-made pizza dough, red onion, gruyere, and smoked sea salt. I also used the thyme growing on my window sill and extra-virgin olive oil.
The process is pretty easy:
Roll out the dough
Cut the dough into 3-in rounds
Top with grated gruyere, sliced red onions, thyme, olive oil, and smoked sea salt.
Bake at 450°F for about 8-10 minutes.
Whole Foods Encinitas is making it easier to plan your holiday gatherings. Not only will you find the ingredients I used, but they have an informational event (with samples – yay!) at their “Dressing Rehearsal” this Thursday, December 12th from 6-8pm at 687 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
The Event will Feature:
- Beer & Wine – Holiday favorites, pairings and sampling
- Premier Party Dips sampling
- Coffee and seasonal treats
While you’re there, check out their Top 10 Holiday Wines under $25.
I’m also giving away a $50 gift card for YOU to use at Whole Foods! There are several ways to enter.
Leave a comment about what you would get at Whole Foods:
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Giveaway ends December 15 at midnight PST. Good luck!
Disclosure: I was compensated for this post sponsored by Whole Foods Encinitas. My partnership with Whole Foods does not affect my efforts to give you valuable content and honest opinions.
I would buy beer, cheese and maybe some chocolate. nom.
I would buy a little of everything. I love to try new things
Cheese and mushrooms and cured meats!!!
I would buy something from their deli! It’s great when you don’t have time to cook and you can still put a delicious meal on the table for your family.
Of course they have an amazing deli, but I also like to get the most bang for my buck. Their 365 foods are a real value. They are named that because they are every day staples and of a very good quality. I’d buy tomato sauce and Gruyere cheese to start with (the above recipe sounds AWESOME!
I would buy a few grab and go dips and a nice bottle of wine.
I really like Whole Foods selections of premade food. It is fun to get and go on a picnic with! I also love their bakery. Yum!