Tuscan Bruschetta Dip
Posted June 22, 2007 – 2:22 pm in: AppetizersIngredients:
1 cup fresh basil
1 cup sour cream
8 ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 garlic clove, pressed
1 3/4 cups salsa
Directions:
Place sour cream, cream cheese, garlic and half the basil in a food processor and blend.
Scoop mixture into medium sized bowl and top with salsa and rest of basil.
Serve with chips.
Spinach Salad in a Parmesan Frico Cup
Posted April 21, 2007 – 1:04 pm in: Appetizers, SaladsRecipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
For the Parmesan Frico Cups:1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan
For the Citrus Vinaigrette:1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon orange juice1/2 teaspoon lemon zest1/2 teaspoon orange zest1 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Spinach Salad:6 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 6 cups)1 orange, cut into [...]
Food Bites - March 16
Posted March 16, 2007 – 9:35 am in: Appetizers, European, Holiday Recipes, Main Dish, One Pot MealsIrish Soda Bread – A great St. Paddy’s day recipe, paticularly if your going to prepare…
New England Boiled Dinner – Also know as Jiggs’ dinner.
Cooking to Connect – Some Lenten thoughts from Milton
Red Bean Hummus with No-Knead Bread – Hummus made with kidney beans instead of chickpeas.
Baked BBQ Hot Wings
Posted February 2, 2007 – 1:44 pm in: Appetizers, Low Fat, Main Dish, Poultry, SnacksIngredients:
2 cups BBQ sauce
1 12 ounce tin frozen orange juice concentrate
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 C. red wine
hot sauce to taste
2-3 lb. wings
Directions:
Mix together BBQ sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, hot sauce and wine. Set aside.
Cut wings at the “elbow.”
Dip pieces in sauce and lay in a Pyrex dish or a stainless steel baking pan.
Pour any remaining sauce over [...]
Super Bowl Party Recipes
Posted February 2, 2007 – 12:26 pm in: Appetizers, Low Fat, SnacksThis weekend is the Super Bowl and that means parties or at least good snacks to eat while watching the game. Slashfood has been running a series of dips recipes:
Chipotle Guacamole
Tomato and Basil Hummus
Grilled corn salsa
Multi-Layer Dip
Chive, Cilantro and Yogurt Dip
Hot Artichoke Dip
If you’re wanting all the party but none of the calories About: Low [...]
No Comments | Tags:Three Appetizers
Posted December 15, 2006 – 9:54 am in: Appetizers, Holiday RecipesHere are three bite-sized nut appetizers that are quick to make and delicious.
Sandwich a bit of blue cheese between toasted walnut halves. To keep from getting soggy, serve within two hours.
Combine equal parts of a mild goat cheese and cream cheese to make a soft spread. Add a bit of milk or cream if the spread [...]
Crusty Parmesan Wings
Posted December 1, 2006 – 8:03 pm in: Appetizers, Holiday Recipes, PoultryIngredients:
3/4 cups Italian salad dressing
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
3 lbs. chicken wings, split and tip removed
Directions:
Pour salad dressing into small bowl.
Put next 3 ingredients into separate small bowl. Mix well.
Dip each wing piece into salad dressing.
Dip into cheese mixture until coated.
Arrange in single layer on greased foil-lined baking sheet with sides.
Bake in 350˚F oven for [...]
Spicy Mini Corn Muffins with Cheese
Posted October 4, 2006 – 9:03 pm in: Appetizers, Baking, Bread, Side Dish, Tex-MexMakes 2 – 3 dozen
Ingredients
1 jalapeno pepper
1 small onion, quartered
1/2 medium red bell pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheese, jack or old Cheddar
3/4 cup Yellow Cornmeal
1 cup Flour
1/3 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup Milk
1 egg, beaten
2 Tablespoons melted shortening, or bacon fat
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease mini muffin [...]
No Comments | Tags:10 Minute Recipes
Posted August 26, 2006 – 1:03 pm in: Appetizers, Beef, How To, Main Dish, Pasta, Poultry, Salads, Sauces, Soup, VegetableFor recipes ready in 10 minutes or less, you need to use convenience foods, or use as few ingredients as possible. These recipes are a little of both! Whether you’re combining a few outstandingly fresh ingredients for a simple pasta or cooking fish with a tangy glaze, these recipes will come to the rescue when [...]
No Comments | Tags:Hummus Dip
Posted August 3, 2006 – 3:41 pm in: Appetizers, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, VegetableMakes 2 cups
Ingredients:
2 garlic cloves
1 19-ounce can chick peas (garbanzo beans)
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
olive oil
chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
Place garlic in a food processor and chop finely.
Drain beans, add to the food processor along [...]