I got this one from Mom. Its actually pretty good, and it was making all the rounds for a while.
Olive Cheese Puffs
Ingredients
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 dash cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 48 medium olives (I prefer pimento [...]
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Olive Cheese Puffs
Posted in Appetizers, tagged Appetizers, cheese, olives, popular recipes on May 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pepperoni and Asiago Pinwheels
Posted in Appetizers, tagged Appetizers, food, hors d'oeuvres, recipes on April 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
1/2 cup of grated Asiago Cheese
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 sheet frozen puff pastry , thawed
2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
2 ounces packaged sliced pepperoni
1 large egg, beaten to blend
Mix the cheese, herbs and pepper into a medium bowl. Cut puff pastry crosswise in half to form 2 rectangles. Spread [...]
Tip O’ The Day
Posted in Appetizers, tagged cooking, food tips, helpful hints on February 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Beef Tenderloin and Artichoke Puree on Toast
Posted in Appetizers, Beef, tagged fancy appetizers, starter, thanksgiving on November 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve also just made the artichoke puree and set it out as a dip – very nice to have a heavy veggie dip on hand for those vegetarians at the buffet.
1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained
3 tablespoons mayo
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (or a pinch extra – cheese is always good)
1 tablespoon fresh [...]
Roasted Tomato Salad
Posted in Appetizers, Healthy Alternatives, Sides, Vegetables, tagged roasted tomatoes, side dish, topping for chicken or fish on March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You can eat as a side or serve this over an easy baked/roasted chicken, etc.
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Pinch red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, garlic, vinegar, pepper flakes, and salt, to taste. Spread out on a [...]
Heirloom Tomatoes with Bacon, Blue Cheese and Basil
Posted in Appetizers, tagged food, hors d'oeuvres, recipes, tasty bites on January 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
6 slices firm white sandwich bread
1/4 lb sliced bacon (about 5 slices)
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
4 assorted medium heirloom tomatoes (2 lb total), cut into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices
30 small fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 oz blue cheese (preferably Maytag Blue), crumbled, at room temperature
I often use french bread instead [...]
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Posted in Appetizers, Chicken, Main Course, Soup, tagged Appetizers, food, recipes, soups, starters on January 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
1 whole chicken breast (about 1 1/4 pounds)
4 cups chicken broth
1 onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
14- to 16-ounce can tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2-4 fresh jalapeno chilies, seeded and minced
chopped fresh cilantro for garnish if desired
I often use a skinless boneless chicken breast and a small drumstick while cooking the chicken and [...]
