Showing posts with label Appetizer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Appetizer. Show all posts

Ingredients:
6 c. cored, peeled and chopped tomatoes
3 c. sugar
1 whole orange ground up in a food processor
1/4 tsp. orange extract
2 (3 oz.) pkg. orange Jello

Directions:
Boil tomatoes, sugar, and orange gently for 30 minutes. Add extract and Jello; stir until dissolved. Place mixture into freezer containers.

1/2 pound shredded jack cheese
1/2 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 pound hot sausage
1 1/2 cups Bisquick
1 egg, beaten
1 package Spicy Shake N Bake
20 to 30 jalapenos


The peppers can be fresh or canned, just be sure you drain well if canned.You can also use the round mild cherry peppers instead.Slice the peppers in half lengthwise down one side only and scrape out the seeds.If you accidentally cut all the way through, just try to keep the two halves together.
Mix Bisquick, sausage and cheddar in a large bowl.Get your assembly line ready: the peppers, the shredded jack cheese, the sausage mixture, the beaten egg in a shallow bowl, the Shake N Bake in a shallow bowl, and a baking rack on a cookie sheet, both coated with cooking spray.Stuff each pepper with shredded jack, then stick the halves back together, if separated.Grab a handful of the sausage goo and wrap around the pepper in the shape of an elongated egg.
Dip in beaten egg and roll in Shake N Bake to coat evenly. Place on baking rack.
When the peppers are all ready, bake at 350F for 25 minutes or till crisp.

Ingredients:
2-3 lbs fresh tomatoes
(5 or 6)1 lb polish sausage
(or 8 hot dogs), sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 cup grated cheese
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:
Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Mix the flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl. Cut the tomatoes into slices and dredge through the flour mixture.TIP: Just dredge the tomato in flour as you made the layers below. In a casserole dish, make layers of tomato, sausage, onion, green pepper, and cheese.Repeat layers once more and top with a layer of tomatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients:
1 c. grapenut (cereal) (soak for 20 minutes)
2 c. buttermilk

Add
1 c. sugar
1 egg - beaten

Then add the following:
4 c. flour
1 t. soda
1 t. salt
5 t. baking powder

Put in 2 greased loaf pans. Let rise 20 minutes. Bake 350 degrees C for 45 minutes.

Yield: 12 appetizers
Servings: 12

Focaccia bread is a flat, round Italian bread. It can be purchased in most well stocked grocery stores. This appetizer takes some planning ahead, as the garlic needs time to slowly roast, but you will be rewarded with a spectacular hors d’oeuvre.

Ingredients:
1 head garlic
1 tsp (5mL) extra virgin olive oil
6 ounces (170g) Gorgonzola cheese*
1 loaf focaccia, about 15 ounces (425g)

Directions:
Several hours before serving, roast the garlic.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Slice about 1/2-inch (2cm) of the top of the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Peal off the outer layer or two of skin. (This will depend greatly on the head of garlic that you start with).
Coat the garlic with the olive oil and place in a very small baking dish (or a garlic roaster), cut side up. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and the cloves feel tender to the touch.
Cool for at least 1 hour, untill room temperature.
When cool, carefully separate the cloves, removing all but one or two layers of skin, and arrange on an attractive serving dish.
Cut focaccia bread into 12 slices and place on dish with the garlic and the gorgonzola cheese.
To serve, each person squeezes a clove of the roasted garlic onto a piece of bread, and tops it with a small piece of Gorgonzola.

Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 181, Total Fat: 6g, 31% Calories from fat, Protein: 7g, Carbohydrate: 25g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 198mg

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hr
Yield: 4 servings

Savory and sweet, these earthy delicacies will upgrade even the most basic grill-side meal. Serve as a side dish or as a topping for your favorite grilled main course.

Ingredients:
5 medium, fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed2 portobello mushrooms, stems removed and sliced lengthwise2 Tbsp (30mL) lemon juice1 tsp (2g) fresh ginger, minced1 1/2 Tbsp (25mL) tamari2 Tbsp (30mL) rice syrup1 Tbsp (15mL) sesame oil2 Tbsp (30mL) vegetable broth

Directions:
Combine last 6 ingredients in a small jar or bowl.
Pour marinade over mushrooms arranged in a single layer in a baking pan.
Turn the mushrooms so both sides are coated.
Marinate 1 hour, flipping mushrooms occasionally.
Place marinated mushrooms in a well-oiled grilling basket and cook over medium-hot coals 8 to 10 minutes or until done, turning occasionally and basting with remaining marinade.
Watch carefully or they’ll burn.

Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 75, Fat: 3g, 42% fat calories, Cholesterol: 0mg, Carbohydrate: 10g.

Flavorful dip; serve with crackers, vegetables or pita chips. Similar to hummus spread but lighter.

Ingredients:
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp (10g) parsley sprigs
1 2/3 cups (300g) cannelini beans, cooked, rinsed and drained (one can)
1 Tbsp (15g) fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp (30g) light sour cream
1 tsp (5g) Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
1/4 tsp (1g) pepper

Directions:
In food processor, add garlic and parsley; process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
Chill before serving.

Serving size is 2 Tbsp (30g).

Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 44, Total Fat: trace, 3% Calories from fat, Protein: 3g, Carbohydrate: 8g, Cholesterol: trace, Sodium: 59mg

Yield: 8 servings
Smoked oysters give this hors d’oeuvre an elegant touch. They are a great (and light) way to start a festive event.

Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (115g) smoked oysters
- 1 small can24 cherry tomatoes

Directions:
Drain smoked oysters well and place on paper towels.
Slit the tops of each cherry tomato and place an oyster inside the slit.
The oyster will peek out the top of the tomato. If the oysters are too large, cut them in half. Arrange on a platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 27, Total Fat: trace, % Calories from fat: 9%, Protein: 4g, Carbohydrate: 2g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 113mg