I love planning parties. I love being invited to parties. I love being a part of parties! Parties, parties, parties! They’re events that bring people together. Whether it’s family, friends, coworkers, or strangers, parties are a place to relax, have fun, and get to know new people. Okay I have to be honest, I’m getting anxiety just from typing about the existence of parties. I like planning and throwing parties because that means I get to be behind the scenes and busy. I get very shy when faced with new people which makes socializing at parties a weak point in my personality. If I can be involved in the planning and throwing in some way, though, then it is easier. Because then I at least have the party and the party food to talk about with strangers.

This social anxiety makes virtual parties a perfect place for me. I have a small list of blogs I love to read, and one of those bloggers is expecting twins very soon. This is a virtual party for Bev of Bev Cooks! Congratulations Bev, and Surprise! It’s your virtual baby shower! When I heard that a group of bloggers were getting together to throw this virtual baby shower I knew I needed to join (scroll down for the full menu). Babies are a blessing, and Bev gets to have two of them! She is one of the funniest food bloggers out there and I can only imagine she’ll be a fabulous mommy to those two bundles of joy.

To celebrate Bev and her family, I am contributing this Apple Pear Tart to our virtual baby shower. And because I love a good theme, this tart can be prepared two ways… did you catch the theme? Twin babies, twin tarts. I have heard that twins share a special connection, but I also know that every person is their own being with their own amazing traits. These tarts share ingredients, but can be paired with various flavors. Serve them as appetizers (as intended for this virtual shower) or as desserts by switching up the flavor profile.

Did I really just compare babies to food? Yes, I did. I’m a little bit sorry.

Congratulations Bev! Enjoy your virtual shower and get ready to enjoy your two little precious babies!

The sweet apples and pears balance the tart goat cheese well while the toasted hazelnuts lend a satisfying crunch. You can also simply drizzle the baked tart with honey for a light dessert. Sometimes I’ll sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top for a bit of warmth and spice. Any way you serve it, this tart will surely be a welcome addition to your next dinner party, or a quiet dinner at home for one (or two).

 

Appetizers
Bacon Cotija Guacamole from Gaby of What’s Gaby Cooking
Gruyère Gougères from Shaina of Food for My Family
Lemon Risotto Tarts from Kelly of Live Love Pasta
Goat Cheese Crostini with Pesto and Roasted Red Peppers from Liz of The Lemon Bowl
Spinach and Feta Quinoa Bites from Aggie of Aggie’s Kitchen
Roasted Red Grape, Brie and Rosemary Flatbread from Laurie of Simply Scratch
The Fastest Appetizer Ever from Brooke of Cheeky Kitchen
Apple Pear Tart – Two Ways from Sarah of Daisy at Home

Drinks
Chocolate Chai Frappe from Brandy of Nutmeg Nanny
Cherry Chocolate Kiss Smoothie from Amy of Very Culinary
Cranberry Sorbet Bellini – Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic from Megan of Country Cleaver
Peppermint Mocha Affogato from Christina of Dessert for Two
Toasted Marshmallow Cream Hot Chocolate from Jessica of How Sweet It Is
Pomegranate Lemonade Punch from Heather of Heather Christo

Salads
Kale Salad with Pomegranate, Orange and Pine Nuts from Rachel of Rachel Cooks
Pear Cranberry Arugula Salad from Tracy of Shutterbean
Brussels Sprout Salad + maple roasted cranberry dressing from Katie of Yes, I Want Cake
Gluten-Free Pasta Salad from Lisa of With Style and Grace
Hearty Roasted Winter Vegetable Salad with Honey Ginger Dressing from Heather of Heather’s Dish
Winter Citrus Salad from Catherine of Weelicious

Entrees
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Chicken Sausage Pasta from Heidi of FoodieCrush
Eggplant Parmesan Lasagna from Joanne of Fifteen Spatulas
Cheesy Chicken Enchilada ‘Double’ Stacks from Lauren of Climbing Grier Mountain
Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup from Kevin of Closet Cooking
Thai Spiced Chicken with Coconut Cream Swiss Chard from Brandi of Bran Apetit
Sausage and Red Pepper Quiche from Tasty Kitchen
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta with Goat Cheese from Julie of The Little Kitchen

Desserts
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies from Averie of Averie Cooks
Glazed Dulce de Leche Pound Cake from Meagan of Scarletta Bakes
Mississippi Mud Pie Brownie Ice Cream from Megan of Take a Megabite
Buttermint Frosted Sugar Cookie Cups from Shelly of Cookie and Cups
4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies from Ali of Gimme Some Oven
Sweet Potato Creme Brulee from Brian of A Thought for Food
Whole Wheat Double Chocolate Mint Cookies from Aimée of Simple Bites
Mini Chocolate Stout Cheesecake with Salted Beer Caramel Sauce from Jackie of The Beeroness
Red Velvet Hi Hat Cookies from Kristan of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Double Chocolate Panini from Kathy of Panini Happy

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