Butter Bean Crostini or Lima Bean Tapenade? Don't get me started! Recipe
Ingredients
- So, is there a difference between salami and salumi? Well yes and no, but don’t get me started…
- Butter Bean Crostini with Mint and Salami serves 8 CLICK Here for a printable recipe
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