Her winning submission was a riff on a recipe her mom used to make, an open faced buttermilk biscuit with pimento cheese, strawberry preserves, and a sprig of rosemary! Her parents had a Christmas party every year, filled with hors d'oeuvres and her favorite was a cheddar pecan cheese ring with strawberry preserves in the middle. Kenton wanted to recreate this "retro" appetizer as a way to remember and honor her mom as a talented old-school southern cook and to feel connected to the past.

Kenton loves to make this easy and elegant dish (with such fun pops of color!) that can be made in advance and place on a platter so that guests can grab a bite-sized canape to enjoy with cocktails. It's cheese and crackers, but elevated.

"I make it in a bite-sized form with Callie's Hot Little Biscuit's frozen buttermilk biscuits, Fiery Pimento Cheese and a wee dollop of strawberry preserves. It takes no effort at all and will impress your guests!"