1-First: make the hot honey by combining 1/4 cup honey, 1/2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-20 second intervals, stirring each time, until it becomes syrupy, then let it cool and thicken.

2-Next: blend the 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup cream cheese, and 1/4 cup full-fat cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This creates the base for your whipped feta spread.

3-Once ready, spread the whipped feta generously on each of the 24 toasted baguette slices, making sure to leave some texture for the hot honey to settle. Then, sprinkle on the 1/2 cup chopped pecans and add a small sprig of fresh rosemary to each slice.

4-Finally, drizzle with the prepared hot honey and add cracked black pepper to taste if you like. Serve right away, with extra hot honey on the side for dipping. This method ensures a balance of creamy, nutty, and spicy elements in every bite.