Almond Cheddar Appetizers Recipe
Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 medium onion, chopped 3/8 cup slivered almonds, chopped 3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled 1/2 loaf (1/2 pound) French bread Directions: -In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; stir in cheese, onion, almonds and bacon. -Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices; spread with cheese mixture. Cut slices in half; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400째 for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: about 2 dozen.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1/2 orange, sectioned, seeded (if there are any) and chopped 1/2 hot red chile, stemmed and chopped 1 scallions, white and green parts, chopped 1 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 large shrimp, shelled and deveined 3 to 4 slices bacon, cut into 2 to 3-inch sections 4 leaves bibb or Boston lettuce Directions: -Preheat the broiler. -In a bowl, stir together the chopped orange, chile, scallions, cilantro, olive oil, and salt and pepper. -Wrap each shrimp in a section of bacon and secure with a toothpick. -Put the shrimp on a baking sheet and broil, turning once, until the bacon is crisp and the shrimp is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes each side. - To serve, lay a lettuce leaf on the cutting board. Remove the toothpick from 1 of the cooked shrimp and center the shrimp on the lettuce leaf. -Spoon a little of the citrus sauce on top, wrap it all up in the lettuce like a burrito,and put it seam-side down on a plate. -Keep going in the same way to wrap all of the shrimp. -Serve hot.
Bacon-Feta Chicken Rolls Recipe
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. Servings: 8 Ingredients: 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each) 16 bacon strips, cooked and drained 2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese 8 roasted sweet red pepper halves, drained and patted dry 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Directions: -Flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Top each with two strips bacon, 1/4 cup feta cheese and a red pepper half; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roll up starting with short side, bringing the ends to meet. Tie at 1-1/2-in. intervals with kitchen string. -In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Transfer to an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. -Bake, uncovered, at 350째 for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Remove string.
Chicken Cheese Rolls Recipe
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min. Servings: 4 Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoon butter, melted 4 teaspoons chutney Directions: -Line a small baking pan with foil and grease the foil. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Combine the cheddar cheese and cream cheese; spread over chicken. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place in prepared pan. -Combine butter and chutney; spoon over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350째 for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear. Discard toothpicks.
Ham & Cheese Roll-Ups Recipe
Prep/Total Time: 20 min. Servings: 2 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided 2 flour tortillas (10 inches) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/8 pound thinly sliced deli ham 1/8 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese 1/8 pound thinly sliced hard salami 1/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese. Marinara sauce, optional Directions: -Brush 1 tablespoon oil on one side of tortillas. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Layer tortillas with ham, provolone cheese, salami, red peppers and mozzarella cheese. Fold in sides of tortillas; roll up. -Place seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 425째 for 9-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.
Mini Blue Cheese Rolls Recipe
Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Servings: 2-5 Ingredients: 1/8 cup butter, cubed 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1/2 tube refrigerated bread-sticks Directions: - In a large saucepan, melt butter and blue cheese over low heat. Unroll dough. Separate into six sections. Cut each double bread-stick into six pieces; place in a foil-lined 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan. Pour cheese mixture over dough. -Bake at 400째 for 20 minutes or until butter is absorbed and rolls are lightly browned. Carefully lift foil out of pan; transfer rolls to a serving plate. Serve warm.
Olive Bruschetta
Total Prep Time: 5 minutes Servings: 12 Directions: Chop 1/2 cup pitted green olives and put them into a medium bowl. Stack 3 basil leaves, rool into a tightcylinder and thinly slice. Add to the bowl. Finely chop 1 scallion and 1/2 garlic clove. Add them to the bowl. Add 1/8 cup of olive oil and 1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese into the bowl and toss. Arrange 10-12 crostini, crackers on a platter. Divide the mixture evenly among the crostini. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with more grated parmesan
Toasted Almond Crab Dip Recipe
Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Servings: 8 Ingredients: 1/2 package (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/6 cup sour cream 1/16 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/16 teaspoon pepper 1/2 can crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed, chopp 1-1/2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, divided 1/6 cup sliced almonds, toasted Assorted crackers Directions: - In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. -Stir in crab and 2 tablespoons onions. -Spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. -Bake at 350째for 15 minutes or until heated through. -Sprinkle with almonds and remaining onions. -Serve with crackers.