MANGO CAPRESE SALAD
6 large, ripe mangos peeled, pitted and slices
16 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Snipped fresh basil
Crusty toasted baguette slices
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Place baguette slices on a platter. Top each baguette with sliced mango, alternating with slices of mozzarella. Drizzle with lemon juices and oil and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Basil.
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Friday, July 10, 2009
MANGO BACON BBQ PIZZA
MANGO BACON BBQ PIZZA
6 (7-inch) pizza crust
12 tablespoons barbecue sauce
3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
12 strips bacon, cooked crisp and coarsely crumbled
6 tablespoons sliced green onion tops
6 mangos, peeled, pitted and diced
Pre Heat oven to 450 degrees
Place pizza crust on baking sheet. Spread with BBQ sauce, then sprinkle with cheese, bacon, green onion and mango. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crust in browned around edges. Cut into small wedges.
6 (7-inch) pizza crust
12 tablespoons barbecue sauce
3 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
12 strips bacon, cooked crisp and coarsely crumbled
6 tablespoons sliced green onion tops
6 mangos, peeled, pitted and diced
Pre Heat oven to 450 degrees
Place pizza crust on baking sheet. Spread with BBQ sauce, then sprinkle with cheese, bacon, green onion and mango. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until crust in browned around edges. Cut into small wedges.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS
CREAM CHEESE PINWHEELS
10 Large Flour Tortillas
16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 Cup Pitted Black Olives, finely chopped
¼ Cup Pimentos, finely chopped
1 Green Jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1 pkg Ranch Dressing
Blend together with a mixer the cream cheese and powdered Ranch Dressing Mix. Stir in the olives, Jalapenos and Pimentos.
Spread mixture evenly over flour tortillas. Roll tightly. Chill for 30 minutes or overnight. Slice and serve.
10 Large Flour Tortillas
16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1 Cup Pitted Black Olives, finely chopped
¼ Cup Pimentos, finely chopped
1 Green Jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
1 pkg Ranch Dressing
Blend together with a mixer the cream cheese and powdered Ranch Dressing Mix. Stir in the olives, Jalapenos and Pimentos.
Spread mixture evenly over flour tortillas. Roll tightly. Chill for 30 minutes or overnight. Slice and serve.
Friday, June 19, 2009
SIMPLE PEAR TARTLETS
SIMPLE PEAR TARTLETS
1 Pear, Cored and Diced
30 mini filo shells, thawed
4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
¼ cup toasted Hazelnuts
Pre Heat Oven to 350 degrees
Place filo shells on baking sheet.
Mix together cheese, pears and nuts.
Spoon into filo shells
Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
1 Pear, Cored and Diced
30 mini filo shells, thawed
4 oz Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
¼ cup toasted Hazelnuts
Pre Heat Oven to 350 degrees
Place filo shells on baking sheet.
Mix together cheese, pears and nuts.
Spoon into filo shells
Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
PEAR AND GORGONZOLA PIZZA
PEAR AND GORGONZOLA PIZZA
1 large Pear, thinly sliced
1 Pre Baked Pizza Crust – 8”
½ Gorgonzola Cheese, crumbled
1/ t Dried Thyme
2 T chopped Walnuts
Pepper to taste
Pre Heat Oven to 450 degrees
Place pizza crust on baking sheet. Add cheese and walnuts. Top with Pears and add pepper and thyme.
Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and pears are soft. Serve.
1 large Pear, thinly sliced
1 Pre Baked Pizza Crust – 8”
½ Gorgonzola Cheese, crumbled
1/ t Dried Thyme
2 T chopped Walnuts
Pepper to taste
Pre Heat Oven to 450 degrees
Place pizza crust on baking sheet. Add cheese and walnuts. Top with Pears and add pepper and thyme.
Bake 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and pears are soft. Serve.
BALSAMIC GLAZED PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
BALSAMIC GLAZED PEAR AND GOAT CHEESE CROSTINI
3 Medium Pears, thinly sliced
4 T Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
24 Round Baguettes, toasted
½ cup Goat Cheese
½ cup Pine Nuts, toasted
2 T Butter
Pepper to taste
In a skillet, cook pears with butter for 3-4 minutes.
Place pears on baguettes, sprinkle goat cheese and almonds. Drizzle Balsamic Glaze over top.
Place in 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted
3 Medium Pears, thinly sliced
4 T Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
24 Round Baguettes, toasted
½ cup Goat Cheese
½ cup Pine Nuts, toasted
2 T Butter
Pepper to taste
In a skillet, cook pears with butter for 3-4 minutes.
Place pears on baguettes, sprinkle goat cheese and almonds. Drizzle Balsamic Glaze over top.
Place in 350 degree oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted
SIMPLE ONION AND APPLE TART RECIPE
SIMPLE ONION AND APPLE TART RECIPE
2 Medium Apples, cored and thinly sliced, divided
4 Medium Onions, thinly sliced
2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup Feta Cheese
2 t dried Thyme
1 can refrigerated Pizza Dough
Pre Heat oven to 425 degrees
In large, nonstick skillet, over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add onions and half of the apples; cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and begin to caramelize, about 25 minutes (mixture will appear to "melt "and become spreadable).
Meanwhile, coat baking sheet with non-stick spray. Press dough into rectangle on baking sheet. Prick dough all over with fork tines to prevent bubbling. Bake until lightly brown, about 10 minutes; remove from oven.
Spread apple-onion mixture over dough; sprinkle with cheese. Just before serving, top with thyme and remaining sliced apples; broil on high until apples begin to wilt, about 1 minute. Cut into squares and serve.
2 Medium Apples, cored and thinly sliced, divided
4 Medium Onions, thinly sliced
2 T Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ cup Feta Cheese
2 t dried Thyme
1 can refrigerated Pizza Dough
Pre Heat oven to 425 degrees
In large, nonstick skillet, over medium-low heat, heat oil. Add onions and half of the apples; cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft and begin to caramelize, about 25 minutes (mixture will appear to "melt "and become spreadable).
Meanwhile, coat baking sheet with non-stick spray. Press dough into rectangle on baking sheet. Prick dough all over with fork tines to prevent bubbling. Bake until lightly brown, about 10 minutes; remove from oven.
Spread apple-onion mixture over dough; sprinkle with cheese. Just before serving, top with thyme and remaining sliced apples; broil on high until apples begin to wilt, about 1 minute. Cut into squares and serve.
OVEN FRIED CAJUN VEGETABLES
OVEN FRIED CAJUN VEGETABLES
2 Eggs
1 Cup Bread Crumbs
1 T Cajun Seasoning
1 cup small Mushrooms
1 Medium Zucchini, cut into ½” slices
1 Medium Bell pepper cut into ½” stips
Pre Heat oven to 400 degrees
Beat eggs in a small bowl. Mix in Cajun Seasoning
Dip vegetables in egg mixture and then roll in bread crumbs.
Bake on cookie sheet for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Turn halfway through cooking.
2 Eggs
1 Cup Bread Crumbs
1 T Cajun Seasoning
1 cup small Mushrooms
1 Medium Zucchini, cut into ½” slices
1 Medium Bell pepper cut into ½” stips
Pre Heat oven to 400 degrees
Beat eggs in a small bowl. Mix in Cajun Seasoning
Dip vegetables in egg mixture and then roll in bread crumbs.
Bake on cookie sheet for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Turn halfway through cooking.
EASY SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND GARLIC DIP
EASY SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND GARLIC DIP
8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
½ Cup Miracle Whip
½ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
2 T Dill Weed Spice
1 Clove Garlic, minced
Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients until well blended. Serve with favorite dippers.
8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
½ Cup Miracle Whip
½ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
2 T Dill Weed Spice
1 Clove Garlic, minced
Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients until well blended. Serve with favorite dippers.
EASY JALAPENO POPPER DIP
EASY JALAPENO POPPER DIP
16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1 Cup Mayonnaise
2 oz canned diced Jalapeno Peppers, Drained
1 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese
4 oz chopped green chilies, Drained
Mix together all mayo and cream cheese until smooth in a microwave safe bowl. Stir in peppers and chilies. Top with Parmesan Cheese and microwave on high about 3-4 minutes or until completely melted.
16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1 Cup Mayonnaise
2 oz canned diced Jalapeno Peppers, Drained
1 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese
4 oz chopped green chilies, Drained
Mix together all mayo and cream cheese until smooth in a microwave safe bowl. Stir in peppers and chilies. Top with Parmesan Cheese and microwave on high about 3-4 minutes or until completely melted.
BLUE CHEESE PROSCIUTTO BITES
BLUE CHEESE PROSCIUTTO BITES
1 can refrigerated Pizza Dough
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
5 thin slices Prosciutto cut into strips
1/3 cup Apricot Preserves
Pre Heat oven to 400 degrees
Unroll pizza dough and form into 12” square. Bake 8-10 minutes on lightly oil baking sheet.
Meanwhile, Mix together blue cheese with cream cheese and microwave about 30 seconds or until cheese is melted. In another bowl microwave apricot preserves for about 30 seconds or until smooth.
Spread melted cheese mixture on baked pizza dough. Add Mozzarella cheese, drizzle with Apricot.
Bake another 10-15 minutes or until bubble. Cut into bite size pieces, serve.
1 can refrigerated Pizza Dough
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
5 thin slices Prosciutto cut into strips
1/3 cup Apricot Preserves
Pre Heat oven to 400 degrees
Unroll pizza dough and form into 12” square. Bake 8-10 minutes on lightly oil baking sheet.
Meanwhile, Mix together blue cheese with cream cheese and microwave about 30 seconds or until cheese is melted. In another bowl microwave apricot preserves for about 30 seconds or until smooth.
Spread melted cheese mixture on baked pizza dough. Add Mozzarella cheese, drizzle with Apricot.
Bake another 10-15 minutes or until bubble. Cut into bite size pieces, serve.
SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE
SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE
Try this quick and simple recipe for your next party. It will be gone in a flash.
1 Jar Sun Dried Tomatoes, in oil
12 oz Goat Cheese, sliced into 1” cubes
1 Cup Black Olives, Chopped
4 T Fresh Basil, chopped
2 T Fresh Rosemary, Chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, chopped
Arrange cubes of cheese on a serving platter.
Pour Mixture over cheese.
Serve or marinade overnight.
Try this quick and simple recipe for your next party. It will be gone in a flash.
1 Jar Sun Dried Tomatoes, in oil
12 oz Goat Cheese, sliced into 1” cubes
1 Cup Black Olives, Chopped
4 T Fresh Basil, chopped
2 T Fresh Rosemary, Chopped
3 Cloves Garlic, chopped
Arrange cubes of cheese on a serving platter.
Pour Mixture over cheese.
Serve or marinade overnight.
FLANK STEAK PINWHEELS
FLANK STEAK PINWHEELS
1-2 lbs Flank Steak
1 Package Frozen Spinach
½ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
½ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, packed in oil
Pre Heat Grill
Pound Steak until Flat. Drain the spinach and spread on top of the steak. Spread Cheese and tomatoes. Roll up steak and secure with toothpicks.
Grill until desired doneness. Cut into 1” pinwheels. Serve.
1-2 lbs Flank Steak
1 Package Frozen Spinach
½ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
½ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, packed in oil
Pre Heat Grill
Pound Steak until Flat. Drain the spinach and spread on top of the steak. Spread Cheese and tomatoes. Roll up steak and secure with toothpicks.
Grill until desired doneness. Cut into 1” pinwheels. Serve.
CHICKEN PUFF PASTRY
CHICKEN PUFF PASTRY
2 Sheets Puff Pastry, thawed
1 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked and cubed
8 Slices Swiss Cheese, halved
8 Slices Ham, halved
Quarter each sheet of puff pastry and roll out to make squares.
Place cheese onto each piece of pastry, then top with chicken, ham and another slice of cheese. Fold over top half of pastry and pinch together sides.
Bake in 350 degree oven 20 minutes until pastry is golden.
2 Sheets Puff Pastry, thawed
1 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, cooked and cubed
8 Slices Swiss Cheese, halved
8 Slices Ham, halved
Quarter each sheet of puff pastry and roll out to make squares.
Place cheese onto each piece of pastry, then top with chicken, ham and another slice of cheese. Fold over top half of pastry and pinch together sides.
Bake in 350 degree oven 20 minutes until pastry is golden.
4 INGREDIENT CRAB DIP
4 INGREDIENT CRAB DIP
8 oz crab meat
8 oz whipped cream cheese
1 small onion, diced
1 T Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until top is brown.
8 oz crab meat
8 oz whipped cream cheese
1 small onion, diced
1 T Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until top is brown.
EASY FRIED SWISS CHEESE
EASY FRIED SWISS CHEESE
½ lb Swiss Cheese
1 Egg
¾ cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Vegetable Oil
In a small bowl beat the egg.
Dip the cheese in the egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
In a large skillet, heat just enough oil to cover cheese
Fry the cheese cubes for about a minute or until crisp and golden. Only fry a few at a time in order to keep the oil hot. Lift cheese out with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.
Serve immediately.
½ lb Swiss Cheese
1 Egg
¾ cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Vegetable Oil
In a small bowl beat the egg.
Dip the cheese in the egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
In a large skillet, heat just enough oil to cover cheese
Fry the cheese cubes for about a minute or until crisp and golden. Only fry a few at a time in order to keep the oil hot. Lift cheese out with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain.
Serve immediately.
BRIE CHUTNEY POCKETS
BRIE CHUTNEY POCKETS
4 sheets Phyllo Dough, thawed
3 T Butter, melted
8 oz Round Brie Cheese, cut into 2” squares
¼ Mango Chutney
Pre Heat oven to 350 degrees
Cut phyllo sheets in half and brush with butter. Place a piece of brie and a teaspoon of Chutney onto each phyllo sheet half. Fold over and secure edges. Brush butter on top.
Bake until phyllo is golden about 15 minutes
4 sheets Phyllo Dough, thawed
3 T Butter, melted
8 oz Round Brie Cheese, cut into 2” squares
¼ Mango Chutney
Pre Heat oven to 350 degrees
Cut phyllo sheets in half and brush with butter. Place a piece of brie and a teaspoon of Chutney onto each phyllo sheet half. Fold over and secure edges. Brush butter on top.
Bake until phyllo is golden about 15 minutes
EASY SCALLION BAGUETTES
EASY SCALLION BAGUETTES
1 French Baguette, sliced into ¼”
5 Scallions, chopped
16 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
½ Mayonnaise
Pre Heat oven to 425 degrees
Mix together scallions with cheese and mayonnaise.
Spoon mixture onto baguette slices. Bake in oven 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.
1 French Baguette, sliced into ¼”
5 Scallions, chopped
16 oz Shredded Cheddar Cheese
½ Mayonnaise
Pre Heat oven to 425 degrees
Mix together scallions with cheese and mayonnaise.
Spoon mixture onto baguette slices. Bake in oven 10-15 minutes or until bubbly.
GRILLED FETA AND OLIVE BREAD
GRILLED FETA AND OLIVE BREAD
1 Loaf French Bread, sliced
3 T Butter
½ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
¼ Cup Greek Olives, chopped
Mix butter and cheese, set aside
Place bread on preheated grill, cook 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Spread butter mixture over toasted bread, sprinkle with olives. Grill another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
1 Loaf French Bread, sliced
3 T Butter
½ Cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
¼ Cup Greek Olives, chopped
Mix butter and cheese, set aside
Place bread on preheated grill, cook 3-5 minutes or until lightly toasted.
Spread butter mixture over toasted bread, sprinkle with olives. Grill another 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
SALAMI BAGUETTES
SALAMI BAGUETTES
1 French Baguette, sliced ¼”
¼ Cup Fresh Basil, chopped
¼ Cup Sour Cream
½ lb Salami, thinly sliced
Pre Heat Oven to 400 degrees
Cook Salami slices for 5-6 minutes or until crisp.
Meanwhile, stir together the Sour Cream and Basil
Spread Sour Cream mixture over sliced Baguettes and top with Salami Slices.
1 French Baguette, sliced ¼”
¼ Cup Fresh Basil, chopped
¼ Cup Sour Cream
½ lb Salami, thinly sliced
Pre Heat Oven to 400 degrees
Cook Salami slices for 5-6 minutes or until crisp.
Meanwhile, stir together the Sour Cream and Basil
Spread Sour Cream mixture over sliced Baguettes and top with Salami Slices.
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