Cheese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms With A Balsamic Glaze

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 portabella mushrooms (large)
• 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
• sea salt
• black pepper (fresh ground)
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• glaze
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 -4 garlic cloves (crushed)
• black pepper (fresh ground)

Recipe

• 1 wipe mushroooms ( do not wash) and coat with olive oil (using your hands or brush ).
• 2 place mushrooms in a baking dish that has been wiped with olive oil.
• 3 sprinkle mushrooms with sea salt and fresh ground black pepper and italian seasoning.
• 4 pile mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese on top of each mushroom.
• 5 combine olive oil, vinegar, soy, garlic and black pepper in a small skillet, cook on medium about 2 minute.
• 6 brush glaze on stuffed mushrooms, bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes. continue to baste through out cooking time, if any glaze is left, offer at serving time.

Cilantro Vinaigrette Dressing

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 bunches cilantro
• 1 cup oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/4 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 wash and shake excess water from cilantro. cut bunches including stems into 2 inch lengths to keep blender from getting overworked or clogged with stems.
• 2 combine all ingredients in blender until well processed (add water 1 tablespoon at a time if more liquid is needed).

Bacon Popcorn

Total Time: 22 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/2-3/4 cup popcorn
• salt
• pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning or 1 tablespoon southwest seasoning

Recipe

• 1 fry the bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving the grease.
• 2 heat your pan on high for 4 minutes.
• 3 add 3 tablespoons of bacon grease to the pan.
• 4 turn the heat to medium high.
• 5 wait half a minute then add the popcorn, shaking the pan so the kernels are coated.
• 6 put the lid on.
• 7 when the popcorn starts popping, gently shake the pan till the popping slows to one pop every 5 seconds.
• 8 immediately pour into a bowl.
• 9 sprinkle with crushed up bacon (some or all).
• 10 sprinkle with salt, cajun or southwestern seasoning, and pepper.
• 11 shake well to distribute bacon and spices.
• 12 i bet you can't eat just a little!

Confetti Appetizers

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup salad dressing (like miracle whip) or 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped carrots
• 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped red pepper
• 6 miniature bagels, split and toasted

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients, except mini-bagels.
• 2 mix well.
• 3 spread on mini-bagel halves.
• 4 broil until cheese is melted.
• 5 option: use 24 party bread slices toasted instead of the mini bagels.

Butterfield Wieners

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 lb hot dog
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbecue sauce

Recipe

• 1 cut wieners in 3 pieces (---).
• 2 cut each piece in 1/2 lengthwise (===) to make a total of 6 pieces.
• 3 slit each piece through the ends, leaving a 1/4" join in the center; set aside.
• 4 in a medium saucepan, mix honey and barbeque sauce.
• 5 heat the mixture until it bubbles, stirring frequently.
• 6 add the wieners.
• 7 cook till the ends of the wieners curl.
• 8 serve warm with cocktail toothpicks.
• 9 (servings size approx 10 assuming 10 hotdogs per package and each individual consuming 6 pieces).

Cheese Wafers

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup rice krispies, crushed
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, powdered (or more)
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 mix margarine and rice krispies (i use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment).
• 2 then mix in cheese.
• 3 combine flour and seasonings in another bowl.
• 4 add to the cheese mixture gradually.
• 5 roll mixture into marble-size balls. (i used a 1 inch cookie scoop.).
• 6 flatten with fork onto parchment paper covered cookie sheet.
• 7 bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. don't overbake them!
• 8 store in airtight container when cooled. freezes well.

Bacon Ranch Layered Spread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons land o lakes ranch dressing mix
• 6 ounces land o lakes cheddar cheese, shredded
• 12 slices bacon, cooked, chopped
• 1/3 cup sliced green onion

Recipe

• 1 combine all spread ingredients in medium bowl. beat at medium speed until smooth. spread onto large serving plate to 1 inch of edge.
• 2 top with cheese, bacon and onion. cover; refrigerate to blend flavors (1 hour).
• 3 serve with crackers.
• 4 variations:
• 5 bruscetta-style layered dip: prepare spread as directed. top with 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves and 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese. cover; refrigerate to blend flavors (1 hour). serve with crackers.
• 6 greek-style layered spread: prepare spread as directed. top with 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves, 1/2 cup sliced ripe or kalamata olives and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese. cover; refrigerate to blend flavors (1 hour). sprinkle with 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts right before serving. serve with crackers.

Cheese Stuffed Pull-apart Appetizers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can pillsbury refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
• 10 pieces cheddar cheese (3/4 inch cubes)
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce, heated, if desired

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f spray 8-inch round pan with cooking spray. in small bowl, stir together parmesan cheese and italian seasoning.
• 2 separate dough into 10 biscuits; flatten each to a 2-inch round. place 1 cheese cube in center of each biscuit round. bring dough up around cheese cube; press edge to seal and shape into a ball. roll in butter, then in parmesan cheese mixture. place 1/4 inch apart in pan.
• 3 bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. cool slightly; serve warm with pizza sauce.

Artichoke, Jalapeno And Parmesan Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup finely grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 3 -4 pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drain,reserve marinade
• 1 -2 teaspoon jalapeno sauce
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 use a food processor with metal blade to finely grate parmesan cheese.
• 2 add the cream cheese, mixing well.
• 3 transfer cheese mixture to a mixing bowl.
• 4 chop jalapeno peppers in processor, add drained artichoke hearts and process just until coarsely chopped.
• 5 add artichoke/jalapeno mixture and the jalapeno sauce to cheese mixture.
• 6 mix well.
• 7 if needed, add small amount of additional marinade to obtain desired consistency.
• 8 salt and pepper to taste.
• 9 refrigerate until ready to serve.
• 10 serve with a variety of crackers or chips.

Chicken Biscuit Cups

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can of refrigerated homestyle biscuits or 1 (7 1/2 ounce) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
• 1 cup diced chicken breast (cooked)
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can healthy request cream of chicken soup
• 2/3 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (2 1/2 oz)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 separate biscuits and place each biscuit in a cup of an ungreased 12-hole muffin pan, pressing dough up sides to edge of cup.
• 3 in a medium bowl, combine chicken, chicken soup, cheddar cheese, parsley flakes, and black pepper.
• 4 mix well to combine.
• 5 evenly spoon chicken mixture into prepared biscuit cups.
• 6 bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
• 7 remove from oven.
• 8 place muffin pan on a wire rack and let set for 2-3 minutes.
• 9 serve at once.

Artichoke Squares

Total Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (6 ) jars marinated artichokes
• 1 small onion, mincec
• 4 large eggs
• 1 (8 ) package mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• fresh edible flower (for garnish)

Recipe

• 1 drain liquid from 1 jar of artichokes into 1-quart saucepan.
• 2 drain liquid from second jar of artichokes and discard.
• 3 finely chop all artichokes; set aside.
• 4 grease 12 inch ty 8 inch baking dish.
• 5 in liquid in saucepan, over medium heat, cook minced onion until tender.
• 6 in medium bowl, with fork, beat eggs until blended.
• 7 stir in cooked onion and chopped artichokes, mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper.
• 8 spread mixture evenly in baking dish.
• 9 if not baking right away, cover and refrigerate.
• 10 about 1 hour before serving; preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• 11 bake artichoke mixture 30 to 35 minutes until set and lightly browned.
• 12 cool 15 minutes in dish on wire rack.
• 13 with knife, cut lengthwise into 4 strips then cut each strip crosswise into 6 pieces.
• 14 arrange appetizer on platter; garnish and serve.

Artichoke, Mushroom And Parma Ham Tart

Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 ounces grated parmesan cheese
• 2/3 cup butter, diced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3 ounces parma ham
• 7 ounces cans artichoke hearts, drained
• 7/8 cup creme fraiche
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1/3 cup milk
• salt
• ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place flour, parmesan cheese, butter, and a pinch of salt in food processor.
• 2 process briefly.
• 3 add the egg and 1 tablespoon oil through feeder tube, adding extra oil if necessary; you should be able to bring the dough together in your hands.
• 4 wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
• 5 2 roll out to fit a 9 inch quiche pan with a loose bottom.
• 6 prick all over.
• 7 chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
• 8 3 line pastry with foil, and cover bottom with uncooked beans.
• 9 bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 15 minutes.
• 10 remove foil and beans, and cook for 5 more minutes.
• 11 remove and cool.
• 12 4 saute; mushrooms in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 10 minutes.
• 13 drain and cool.
• 14 5 lay ham over the pastry base, and top with mushrooms and artichokes.
• 15 beat together creme fraiche, eggs, parsley, and milk.
• 16 season well with black pepper and salt; pour mixture over the ham and vegetables.
• 17 bake for 40 minutes, until golden.
• 18 serve warm or cold.

Caramelised Leek Tarts

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 18 baby leeks, cleaned and cut in half
• 50 g butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• sea salt and black pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 220 degrees celsius.
• 2 cut leeks into 6cm slices.
• 3 heat butter, brown sugar and vinegar, stirring over low heat until sugar dissolves.
• 4 add leeks and cook 3 minutes only.
• 5 remove leeks and allow to cool slightly.
• 6 cut pastry in half then in 3 equal pieces to create 6 rectangles.
• 7 lay leeks side by side on pastry leaving 1 cm border.
• 8 brush egg around edges.
• 9 bake for 25 minutes.

Cheese Stuffed Pecans

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 cup gouda cheese, finely shredded
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 40 large pecan halves

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl combine the cheese and sour cream.
• 2 beat with an electric mixture until mixture is creamy.
• 3 using a scant teaspoon for each, pipe or mound cheese mixture onto the flat side of half of the pecans.
• 4 top with remaining pecans, flat side down.
• 5 cover and chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Cheese Twists

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons butter, cold
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/3 cup water, ice-cold

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to gas mark 7/425°f/220°c.
• 2 sift flour, baking powder and salt into a mixing bowl along with dried chili flakes and dried oregano.
• 3 rub in the butter and grated cheese till the mixture is crumbly.
• 4 add in cold water and mix lightly until mixture holds together and leaves side of the bowl clean.
• 5 on a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to a 10x10 inches square.
• 6 now cut the square in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into strips about 1/2 inch wide.
• 7 carefully lift each strip and twist gently and place them on a baking sheet.
• 8 bake on the middle shelf of the oven for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden browned.
• 9 remove from oven and carefully transfer cheese twists onto a wire rack to cool.
• 10 store in an air-tight container - if you have any left!

Artichoke Swiss Fondue

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces kraft hickory pasteurized process smoked swiss-cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, reserve liquid
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients in a nonstick saucepan or skillet.
• 2 cook on medium-low heat until process cheese is melted and dip is heated through, stirring frequently.
• 3 pour into serving bowl or fondue pot.
• 4 serve warm as dip with wheat thins snack crackers.

Cheese Triangles

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1 cup feta or 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/3 cup ricotta cheese or 1/3 cup 2% fat cottage cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
• 1 (397 g) package puff pastry, frozen, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten, for glazing pastry

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 425°f degrees.
• 2 lightly grease a baking sheet.
• 3 in a medium bowl, combine cheeses, egg, green onion and pepper; set aside.
• 4 on a lightly floured surface, roll out half the puff pastry to a 10 inch square. with a sharp knife, cut pastry into 9 even squares, repeat with other half of puff pastry.
• 5 working with one square at a time, place a spoonful of the cheese mixture in the middle of each pastry square; brush edges very lightly with water, then fold one corner over to meet the opposite corner, forming a triangle.
• 6 press edges together to seal, then crimp firmly shut with the tines of a fork.
• 7 place triangles on baking sheet; brush the tops with the second beaten egg.
• 8 bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the tops are golden and the bottoms are nicely browned.

Cheese Tostados

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tortilla
• 2 tablespoons onion tomato and basil pasta sauce
• 1 cup grated mature cheese
• chili (fresh or pickled & to your taste)
• salt

Recipe

• 1 place tortilla in large non-stick pan on medium heat.
• 2 spread pasta sauce (like for pizza) on tortilla, add cheese, chili & a little salt to taste. fold in half & press down.
• 3 let cook so you see cheese melting, press down further to make nice & flat. turn over a few times until a bit golden on both sides & all cheese is melted.
• 4 place on a plate; use pizza cutter to halve then halve each half so they look like four pizza slices.
• 5 arrange around plate & serve with guacamole & sour cream in centre of plate.
• 6 note: corriander wouldn't go a miss either in tostado for flavour or as edible garnish!

2-4-6-8 Ranch Dip

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 green peppers, chopped into small pieces
• 4 tomatoes, chopped into small chunks
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
• ranch dressing (preferably a thick version)

Recipe

• 1 toss all of the veggies and the cheese together in a medium bowl.
• 2 start with about a 1/4 cup of ranch dressing and stir.
• 3 continue to add ranch until it is all well covered.
• 4 serve with your favorite cracker.

Caramel-apple Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 -4 green apples, cored and sliced

Recipe

• 1 in a medium bowl, mix together the first 4 ingredients; beat until smooth.
• 2 cover and chill in the refrigerator for a few hours or until well chilled.
• 3 serve with apple slices.

Brazilian Cheese Puffs

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups tapioca flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups grated tasty cheese
• 2 eggs

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 200 degrees c/400 degrees f.
• 2 bring the milk, salt and butter to a boil.
• 3 remove from heat.
• 4 pour onto the tapioca flour, stirring constantly until thoroughly mixed.
• 5 add the cheese and eggs.
• 6 knead until smooth.
• 7 roll into balls approximately 2-inches in diameter and place on a greased baking sheet.
• 8 bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
• 9 do not over bake.
• 10 serve warm.
• 11 should there be any left overs, they freeze very well.

Cheese Triangles

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 100 g feta cheese
• 100 g kasseri cheese or 100 g mature cheddar cheese
• 4 medium eggs
• 4 tablespoons mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 500 g phyllo pastry
• 100 g butter, melted
• 250 ml whole milk
• 100 g cold butter
• black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 180 c or 350°f.
• 2 grate the cheeses into a mixing bowl.
• 3 add 2 of the eggs and then blitz to a purée using a hand blender.
• 4 add the mint, nutmeg and black pepper (to taste).
• 5 mix well.
• 6 take two sheets of filo.
• 7 brush one with melted butter and then lay the other directly on top.
• 8 cut into strips about 5 x 20 cm.
• 9 put 1 tablespoon of the filling in the centre of the strip, about 2 cm from the end.
• 10 fold over one corner to form a triangle.
• 11 turn in the edges by about 5mm and then continue folding over the triangle until you reach the end of the filo strip, buttering well with each turn.
• 12 continue making pastries until you have used up all the mixture.
• 13 arrange them on a baking tray.
• 14 beat the milk with the remaining eggs and pour this liquid over the triangles.
• 15 let the tray stand at room temperature until the liquid is absorbed.
• 16 place a bit of cold butter on each triangle and bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden.

Artichokes Parisienne

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons capers, drained,minced
• 2 teaspoons onions, minced
• 2 teaspoons cornichons, minced (gherkins)
• 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 large artichokes (if using fresh, prepare in usual manner, you can also use frozen)
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 freshly-poached eggs

Recipe

• 1 mix first 7 ingredients in small bowl.
• 2 season to taste.
• 3 clean artichokes using lemon to prevent discolouration.
• 4 place artichoke hearts in heavy saucepan.
• 5 fill with cold water.
• 6 cover and boil until tender, approximately 30 minutes, drain and blot dry.
• 7 arrange 1 artichoke bottom on each plate.
• 8 top each with poached egg.
• 9 spoon mayonnaise over and serve with crusty bread.

Black-eyed Pea Spread

Total Time: 7 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and pressed dry
• 1 (16 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup dry vegetable soup mix
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 40 slices pumpernickel cocktail bread or 40 slices rye cocktail bread

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except brea; mix well. (you could mix this in a food processor if you want a creamier texture.).
• 2 spread mixture on bread slices.

Blackberry And Almond Bruchetta

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (11 ounce) can french rolls, dough
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons almond extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen blackberries
• 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350 and bake bread as directed on can and cool 5 minutes.
• 2 cut ends off loaf and cut crosswise into 24 slices.
• 3 arrange slices on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• 4 spray each slice lightly with cooking spray.
• 5 sprinkle with granulated sugar.
• 6 return to oven and bake 8 minutes.
• 7 meanwhile in a small bowl beat cream cheese, almond extractand 1/4 cup powdered sugar until well combined.
• 8 spread cheese mixture on bread top each with 4 blackberries. sprinkle with almonds.

Bacon Roll-ups

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (8 ounce) package crescent rolls

Recipe

• 1 separate rolls.
• 2 mix the rest of the ingredients and spread on rolls.
• 3 cut each into thirds and roll up.
• 4 bake for 12 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees.

Bacon Potato Wraps

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 small new potatoes, 1 1/2 inch diameter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
• 8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400.
• 2 wash potatoes and cut in quarters.
• 3 sprinkle each with the salt, pepper and bay leaves.
• 4 wrap 1 piece bacon around each potato piece.
• 5 if you like, sprinkle extra salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 repeat for each piece of potato and bacon.
• 7 place in baking dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy.
• 8 drain on papertowels.
• 9 serve with sour cream garnished with chives.

Amazing Shrimp Cocktail

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 -3 tomatoes
• 1 onion
• 1 fresh jalapeno
• 1 bushel cilantro
• 2 -3 limes
• 1 avocado
• 50 frozen cooked shrimp
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle seafood cocktail sauce

Recipe

• 1 dice the tomatoes, onion, fresh jalapeno, cilantro, and avocado, and dump it in a big bowl.
• 2 pour in the cocktail sauce.
• 3 squeeze lime juice in to taste (i personally like a lot!).
• 4 thaw out your shrimp and put them in the mix!
• 5 cover the bowl with a tight lid and shake it up!
• 6 pick up some tortilla chips, head out to your event and get ready for some compliments!

Confetti Dip

Total Time: 8 hrs 5 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 lb shredded monterey jack cheese
• 4 1/2 ounces diced green chilies
• 4 1/2 ounces chopped black olives
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup italian dressing

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 8 to 12 hours.

Cheese Twists

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups biscuit mix
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon toasted onion powder or 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 make a soft dough of mix and milk.
• 2 put on lightly floured surface; knead gently (about 30 seconds). roll into 12-inch square. cut in half.
• 3 3. add onions or onion salt to butter. brush dough with half of onion butter.
• 4 top one piece of dough with cheese. place other half of dough (buttered side down) on cheese half. press lightly.
• 5 cut into 24 1 1/2" x 2" strips. twist strips in opposite directions. place on greased baking sheet. brush with rest of onion butter.
• 6 bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes.

Artichoke Spread

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 can artichoke heart
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 drain artichoke hearts well.
• 2 chop.
• 3 mix with mayo and cheese.
• 4 bake in an 8x8 inch baking dish for 30-45 minutes at 350.
• 5 will be golden and bubbly when finished.
• 6 serve on cocktail rye.

Cheese Tarts

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 3/4 cups sifted flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup shredded american cheese
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup diced ham
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon (chopped)
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons condensed milk

Recipe

• 1 sift together flour and salt.
• 2 cut in shortening and american cheese.
• 3 add water and mix.
• 4 turn out onto lightly floured board and roll thin and cut into 3 and 1/2 inch circles.
• 5 place the circles into muffin tins (though the magazine does not mention greased or ungreased pan i usually spray lightly).
• 6 combine ham and bacon and put a spoonful of mixture in each shell.
• 7 mix evaporated milk and cream cheese and spread a dollop on each "tart".
• 8 bake at 450 for 15 minutes.
• 9 serve warm.

Bacon Ryes

Total Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
• 48 slices rye cocktail bread

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°.
• 2 combine the bacon, mayonnaise and cheese thoroughly.
• 3 spread filling onto each slice of rye bread.
• 4 bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Caramel Coated Walnuts

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 4 cups walnuts
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• 1 mix together brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, cream of tartar, and salt.
• 2 bring to a boil for 3 minutes stirring often. remove from heat.
• 3 add baking soda and stir well until settles.
• 4 pour over walnuts and stir until well coated.
• 5 pour into a large pan. bake at 200 degrees for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.

Bacon N' Ranch Dip

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 cups ranch dressing (any you prefer)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced green onion
• 1 (3 ounce) package bacon, pieces

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients in bowl & cover.
• 2 refrigerate at least 1 hour. (it tastes better the longer it sets.).

Brazilian Court Orange Butter

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 ounces orange juice (juice from one medium sized orange)
• 1 orange, zest of
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 2 tablespoons grand marnier, orange liquor (optional)

Recipe

• 1 blanch the zest of the orange and lemon, then chop finely.
• 2 mix all ingredients together until well-combined.
• 3 chill, if desired.

Cheese Whoopsies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups flour
• 1 jar apple butter

Recipe

• 1 combine butter and cheese.
• 2 add flour and mix thoroughly.
• 3 shape into rolls 18" long and 1-1/2 inches in diameter.
• 4 wrap rolls in foil or waxed paper.
• 5 chill at least 3 hours.
• 6 preheat oven to 350º.
• 7 slice dough about 1/4 inch thick.
• 8 place slices about 1/2 inch apart on non-stick foil-covered baking sheet.
• 9 bake 8-10 minutes, or till light brown.
• 10 carefully remove from sheet and allow to cool.
• 11 sandwich apple butter between two rounds.

Cheese Wellington - A

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (17 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) round edam cheese, red rind removed
• 1 tablespoon honey dijon mustard
• 1 egg, separated

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400ºf.
• 2 cut two circles from the puff pastry dough, one 7-1/2" round, and one 7" round.
• 3 place cheese, with the rind removed, on the smaller circle.
• 4 spread with mustard.
• 5 brush edge of the pastry with slightly beaten egg .
• 6 cover completely with larger circle of dough.
• 7 seal edges well and crimp with fork.
• 8 brush top of dough with egg yolk.
• 9 you can refrigerate the wellington at this point, well covered, for several hours.
• 10 place the wellington in a pie pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
• 11 break through the top crust to serve.

Bacon-wrapped Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled
• 4 -6 slices sugar-free bacon
• olive oil
• chili powder

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f.
• 2 cut sweet potato into 1" cubes.
• 3 cut bacon in half crosswise, then in half length-wise. wrap each piece of sweet potato with a piece of bacon, securing with a toothpick.
• 4 place sweet potatoes on foil lined baking sheet. drizzle with olive oil. sprinkle with chili powder.
• 5 bake for 20 minutes. remove from oven and flip potato pieces over. return to oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until bacon is crispy and potatoes are browned. drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• 6 serve warm with sour cream, ranch dressing, or guacamole.

Amy's Pizza Dip

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup pepperoni slice, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4-1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• pita chips or melba toast or cracker, of your choice

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl, except for mozzarella.
• 2 spread mixture in 11x8 inch baking dish.
• 3 bake at 350f for 10-15 minutes,.
• 4 remove from oven, do not turn oven off, sprinkle top with mozzarella, return to oven, bake an additional 5-7 minutesm or until cheese is melted.
• 5 we prefer pita chips, but you can use melba toast, any type of cracker, or whatever suits your taste.

Cheese Wafers

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb butter or 1/2 lb margarine, melted
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese or 2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated not shredded cheese
• 2 cups rice krispies
• cayenne pepper or 1 -2 dash hot sauce, for a little zip (tabasco, texas pete) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients, drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet, flatten with fork.
• 2 bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes.

Buttermilk Dressing Dry Mix

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 20 saltine crackers
• 1 cup dried parsley flakes
• 1/2 cup instant minced onion
• 2 tablespoons dry dill weed
• 1/2 cup onion salt
• 1/2 cup garlic salt
• 1/4 cup onion powder
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 put crackers in blender or food processor and mix until powdered.
• 2 add parsley flakes, minced onion and dill weed, blend finely powdered.
• 3 pour into 2-qt bowl, add rest of ingredients.
• 4 your done!
• 5 package in to tight containers. store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, away from heat and moisture.
• 6 use within one year, or give it to friends & family !
• 7 to make dressing: 1 tablespoon mix and 1 cup of buttermilk and 1 cup mayonnaise, mix and refrigerate 6-8 hours.
• 8 to make dip: mix 1 1/2 tablespoons mix and 16 oz sour cream, mix and refrigerate 6-8 hours.

Chicken Barbecue Quesadillas

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups cooked chicken, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon onion, minced (optional)
• 8 large flour tortillas
• 6 -8 ounces monterey jack cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 heat the chicken, barbecue sauce, and onion together in a small saucepan until warmed through.
• 2 meanwhile, have your kids use 2 1/2- or 3-inch cookie cutters to cut the tortillas into pairs of matching shapes (ideally, you'll end up with 12 to 16 pairs).
• 3 place one of each pair of shapes on your work surface and sprinkle cheese on them.
• 4 add a tablespoon of the chicken mixture and a little more cheese, then top with the matching tortilla shapes.
• 5 right before serving, place the assembled tortillas, a few at a time, on a warmed griddle and cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes on each side.
• 6 as you cook them, transfer the tortillas to a baking sheet kept in a warm oven until the whole batch is done. serve at once.

Cheese, Onion & Bacon Pies

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced or 4 medium onions, finely sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 150 g sliced bacon (i use middle rashers and remove rinds and all fat)
• 2 sheets puff pastry, each cut into 4 squares
• 150 g cheese, something well-flavoured such as cheddar or 150 g gruyere, cut into cubes, plus
• 50 g cheese, grated for sprinkling over the pies
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 beaten eggs or 1 milk, for glazing

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 200ºc.
• 2 sauté the onions and garlic in oil in a non-stick pan over a low-medium heat, stirring frequently, until onions and garlic are softened, about 25-30 minutes. remove the onions and garlic from the heat and season to taste.
• 3 meanwhile, grill the bacon until it is crisp, drain it on paper towels, allow it to cool and then break it into small pieces.
• 4 in a mixing bowl, combine the onion-garlic mixture with the sage and sour cream until it is well-combined.
• 5 lay the 8 pastry squares on a flat surface; divide the onion-garlic mixture among the top half of each square, reserving a little of the onion; top with cheese and bacon pieces.
• 6 brush the edges of the pastry with water; then fold the bottom half of each pastry square over the top half and close the edges securely with a fork.
• 7 with a sharp knife, make a small slit in the top of each pie.
• 8 place the pies on a baking tray and brush with beaten egg or milk; sprinkle with the extra grated cheese and the reserved onion.
• 9 bake the pies for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden.
• 10 cool for 5 minutes, then serve with salad greens.

Chicken Bbq Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 splenda sugar substitute

Recipe

• 1 mix all together and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Cheese Wedges (made With Frozen Biscuits)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 1 (25 ounce) package frozen biscuits, slightly thawed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2 arrange biscuits on a cookie sheet, pressing each one to slightly flatten. cut into quarters.
• 3 brush the tops with melted butter, then sprinkle with grated cheese.
• 4 bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.

Coney Island Saucers (pampered Chef)

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chili, try our family favourite crock pot chili (oamc)
• 1 hot dog, chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 16 slices fresh soft bread or 16 slices whole wheat
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f in small batter bowl, combine chili, frankfurter, onion and cheddar cheese.
• 2 using small scoop, place 1 scoop (1 tablespoon) chili mixture in center of 8 slices of bread, spreading slightly. top with remaining slices of bread. center cut-n-sealâ„¢ over bread; cut and seal.
• 3 brush top of saucers with melted butter. place on flat baking stone. bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown.

Artichoke And Parmesan Bagel Bites

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup real parmesan cheese
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can artichoke bottoms
• 2 -3 green onions
• miniature bagels or english muffin

Recipe

• 1 drain artichoke bottoms and chop and also chop up the green onions. mix all ingedients until well combined. spread on mini bagels and broil until brown and bubbly. 5-7 minutes.
• 2 *i guessed on the size can of artichokes, i think they only come in one size though.

Cheese Torte

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 flour tortillas
• 8 ounces refried beans
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped
• 1 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
• 1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 deg.
• 2 in a large skillet, heat the oil. lightly crisp the flour tortillas on both sides.
• 3 place one on a baking sheet and spread the refried beans on the tortilla.
• 4 place another tortilla on top and spread out the onion and red pepper.
• 5 then top with monterey jack cheese.
• 6 place third tortilla on top of other two tortillas and spread the colby jack cheese on top.
• 7 bake 10-15 minutes until the cheeses are melted.
• 8 cut into half and serve. may also cut into wedges and serve as an appetizer.
• 9 i usually double this and put one on a plate in the refrigerator covered with tin foil and save for another day. use within a few days.

Bread Pot Fondue

Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 round loaf italian bread, unsliced (8 to 10 inches)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1 cup ham, diced
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1 (3 ounce) can mild green chilies, drained & chopped
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Recipe

• 1 preaheat oven 350 degrees.
• 2 slice off top of bread; reserve hollow-out insides; leaving 1/2 inch shell.
• 3 cut removed bread into cubes; place bread cubes on cookie sheet and spray with pam, bake cubes until golden brown, stirring occasionally; set aside.
• 4 combine cheddar cheese, cream cheese and sour cream in bowl.
• 5 stir in ham, green onions, chilies and worcestershire.
• 6 spoon into bread shell.
• 7 tightly wrap loaf with a couple layers of foil.
• 8 set on cookie sheet.
• 9 bake for 1 hour or until filling is heated through and cheese is melted.
• 10 unwrap & transfer to platter.
• 11 remove top of bread.
• 12 stir filling before serving.
• 13 use toasted cubes for dipping as well as raw vegetables.
• 14 if the shell is left, toast slices in oven, excellent for a snack!

Cinnamon Honey Butter

Total Time: 4 hrs Preparation Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 put all ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat on low speed with an electric mixer.
• 2 beat until well mixed, but not too long or it'll separate.
• 3 refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. overnight is best.

Bacon Mushroom Appetizers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package whole mushrooms
• 6 slices bacon or 6 slices turkey bacon (i use turkey bacon)
• 1/2 cup italian dressing
• bamboo stick, for grilling

Recipe

• 1 clean mushrooms, leave whole.
• 2 marinate in italian dressing 6-8 hours.
• 3 cut bacon in pieces that will fit each mushroom.
• 4 wrap bacon around mushroom.
• 5 place each mushroom and bacon wrap on bamboo stick.
• 6 grill over medium heat, until bacon is done and mushrooms are tender approximately 6-10 minutes, depending on size of mushroom.

Bacon/cheese Spread On Pumpernickel

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (10 ounce) package crackers, barrels cheddar in the black wrapper
• 1 medium onion
• 8 slices raw bacon
• dark pumpernickel bread or the small pumpernickel rounds

Recipe

• 1 put cheese,onion and bacon thru a meat grinder.
• 2 combine well and spread on pumpernickel.
• 3 broil'til bubbly and slightly browned.
• 4 if using large bread cut with pizza cutter into small canape size pieces, and watch them go!

Bacon-wrapped Water Chestnuts

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 (12 ounce) packages of regular bacon
• 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts
• toothpick

Recipe

• 1 soak the toothpicks in water.
• 2 preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• 3 cut the bacon in half horizontally.
• 4 generously rub pinches of brown sugar on both sides of the bacon.
• 5 roll a waterchestnut in the bacon.
• 6 secure with a toothpick.
• 7 place on a greased pan.
• 8 repeat until all the bacon is used up.
• 9 bake for 15 minutes or until bacon is crispy.

Bacon Olive Hot Appetizer

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 slices bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup ripe olives, chopped
• 1/2 cup green onion top, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon curry
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients.
• 2 toast bread on one side and cut in assorted shapes.
• 3 spread mixture on untoasted side.
• 4 broil until brown or freeze until ready to use.

Bacon-wrapped Grilled Onions

Total Time: 24 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large sweet onions, cut in wedges
• 8 slices hickory smoked bacon, thick, cut in half
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon molasses

Recipe

• 1 combine sugar, vinegar, and molasses in a zip-lock bag. squish bag to combine ingredients.
• 2 wrap onion wedges with bacon; secure with long wooden picks. place in zip-lock bag.
• 3 put in refrigerator overnight. turn bag over a couple of times.
• 4 remove onion wedges from marinade; reserve marinade.
• 5 bake in a 350 degree oven until bacon starts to crisp, about 15 minutes.
• 6 grill to finish cooking onion and bacon. basting with reserved marinade.
• 7 don't cook too long, the onion should still be crisp-tender.
• 8 or if you don't want to grill the onions, let them finish in the oven. basting occasionally.
• 9 prep time reflects the overnight in the fridge.

Brazilian Empanadas

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and palms cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup sherry wine
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 egg yolk
• oil, for frying

Recipe

• 1 sift together the flour, salt, and turmeric.
• 2 work in the butter and shortening until it has a cornmeal-like consistency.
• 3 add the egg and the beer, and work until incorporated.
• 4 cover with a wet towel, and rest for 15 minutes.
• 5 meanwhile, saute the onion, tomatoes, and hearts of palm in butter for 2 to 3 minutes, until soft.
• 6 deglaze with the sherry.
• 7 add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
• 8 add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes.
• 9 season with salt and pepper. let cool to room temperature.
• 10 preheat oil to 350°f.
• 11 roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten into rounds approximately 3-inches in diameter.
• 12 spoon 1 tablespoon of stuffing onto each round, fold the dough in half, brush edges with egg yolk, and pinch to seal.
• 13 fry the empanadas for 4 minutes.

Artichoke And Cheese Dip

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, not marinated
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder

Recipe

• 1 all ingredients, except mayo, should be at room temperature. if you are using a new jar of mayo it can be at room temperature.
• 2 drain the artichokes and chop into 1/2 inch pieces.
• 3 cube the cream cheese into 1 inch pieces.
• 4 put all ingredients into a large bowl and with a large spoon, i think wooden is best, mix and mix until everything is well blended together.
• 5 spread evenly into a 9 x 13 pan.
• 6 bake at 350º for about 45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly all over.
• 7 serve with crackers or whatever you want.

Cheese Walnut And Cranberry Shortbread

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (careful if you're using a salty cheese)
• 4 cups grated flavourful cheese, at room temperature (i used a blend of old cheddar, oka and asiago, this is no time for mozarella and colby)
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• milk, to moisten

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• 2 in the bowl of a mixer, cream the butter, spices and salt. add the cheese, walnuts and cranberries and blend well. mix in the flour until crumbly. add the milk, a teaspoon at a time, until the dough just barely comes together. i may have used a tablespoon or so.
• 3 on a floured board, work with half the dough at a time. bring it together with your hands and roll out to 1/4" thickness. cut out into desired shapes, place on prepared sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes, until light brown. cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.
• 4 makes about 5-6 dozen, depending on size.

Amy's Creamy Jalapeño Pimiento Cheese Spread

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 -2 tablespoon jalapeno juice
• 1 (2 ounce) jar sliced pimientos, drained well
• 3 ounces cream cheese, very soft
• 1/2-1 cup mayonnaise

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor, blend the cheeses, cream cheese, pimientos and drizzle in the desired amount of jalapeño juice, depending on how hot you like it.
• 2 starting with 1/2 cup, add mayo and process. add more mayo, a spoonful at a time, until the desired consistency is desired.
• 3 chill one hour, covered, before serving. store in an airtight container.
• 4 note: i have never had this last very long enough to know how many days it will last.

Cheese Wine Bread

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 envelope dry yeast
• 1/2 cup dry wine
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated (4 oz)

Recipe

• 1 in lg mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups of the flour with the yeast.
• 2 in saucepan, heat wine, butter, sugar and salt until warm (115-120 degrees f), stirring constantly until butter almost melts.
• 3 add butter-wine mixture to dry mixture.
• 4 add eggs.
• 5 beat at low speed for 30 sec, scraping bowl constantly; beat 3 min at high speed.
• 6 by hand, stir in cheese and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
• 7 turn out onto lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic.
• 8 place in lightly greased bowl, turning once.
• 9 cover and let rise until double (1-1/2 hr) punch down, cover& let rest 10 min.
• 10 shape into 8" round loaf.
• 11 place in greased 9" pie plate; cover and let rise in warm place until double, about 40 min.
• 12 bake in 375 oven about 40 min, covering w/foil after first 20 min.

Artichoke-prosciutto Gratin

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
• 6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups crumbled gorgonzola
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (about 2 ounces)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage

Recipe

• 1 dry quartered artichoke hearts by patting with paper towels. cut each prosciutto slice in half crosswise.
• 2 wrap each artichoke heart quarter in a piece of prosciutto.
• 3 place wrapped artichoke hearts in single layer in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• 4 pour cream over, then sprinkle with gorgonzola, pine nuts, parmesan, and sage.
• 5 bake at 375 for about 30 (give or take 5) minutes or until gratin is bubbling and sauce thickens. serve warm.

Cheese, Pesto And Tomato Torta

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 2/3 cups cream cheese, room temperature (about 21 ounces)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/3 cups drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 3/4 cup butter, room temperature

Recipe

• 1 finely chop garlic in processor. add basil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, oil and lemon juice. process until well blended. add 1/3 cup cream cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. using on/off turns, process just until blended. transfer pesto to medium bowl.
• 2 coarsely chop tomatoes in processor. add tomato paste and process until mixture is almost smooth. add 1/3 cup cream cheese and blend well.
• 3 using electric mixer, beat 2 cups cream cheese and butter in large bowl until fluffy. season with salt and pepper.
• 4 spray 6-cup soufflé dish with nonstick spray. line with plastic wrap, extending plastic over sides. spread 3/4 cup cream cheese-butter mixture evenly over bottom of prepared dish. top with half of tomato mixture, then 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, then half of pesto mixture. repeat layering with 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture, remaining tomato mixture, 1/2 cup cream cheese-butter mixture and remaining pesto. top with remaining cream cheese-butter mixture. cover and chill overnight. (can be made 3 days ahead. keep refrigerated.).
• 5 invert torta onto platter. peel off plastic. garnish with basil sprigs and toasted pine nuts. serve with baguette slices.

Caramel-marshmallow Dip

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 1 (12 1/2 ounce) jar caramel topping

Recipe

• 1 in medium bowl, blend cream cheese and marshmellow creme until smooth.
• 2 thoroughly blend in caramel topping.
• 3 cover: refrigerate until serving time.
• 4 use as a dip for fresh fruit; especially apples!

Cinnamon Honey Spread

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
• 2 beat until smooth.

Artichoke And Cheese Dip

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup artichoke heart, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup minced onion

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 mix ingredients together and put in casserole dish.
• 3 bake for 20-30 minutes or in lightly butteredt 3 1/2 quart crockpot for about an hour.
• 4 serve with broken up french bread or wheat crackers.

Cinnamon Honey Wings

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey, mild
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 cup apple wood chips

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients (except chips) in a plastic bag then knead occasionally for 2 hours.
• 2 soak wood chips in water for 30 minutes.
• 3 prepare fire in grill.
• 4 add chips to hot coals.
• 5 cook wings on the grill for about 10 minutes on one side, then turn and baste with the marinade. continue cooking 10 minutes or until done.
• 6 serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Cheese Wafers

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese or 2 cups gouda cheese, grated
• 2 cups rice krispies
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 dash red pepper

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f mix ingredients well, roll into balls and press with a fork.
• 2 place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 3 makes 36 wafers.
• 4 what's cooking book 3.

Artichokes (how To Cook)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 quarts water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice or 6 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil (or more to taste)
• 1 -2 bay leaf (optional)
• 12 whole peppercorns
• 4 large artichokes (or 6 medium)

Recipe

• 1 trim stem of artichokes at the base.
• 2 remove any tough or discolored bottom leaves.
• 3 cut off approximately 1-inch of the top leaves, and trim remaining tips from leaves (i use scissors).
• 4 rub the base and all cut parts with lemon juice.
• 5 using fingers, open up the center of artichokes.
• 6 with a sturdy spoon remove and discard the fuzzy choke.
• 7 (i omit this step at this point and do it after cooking) combine all ingredients, except artichokes, and bring to a boil.
• 8 add artichokes, and partially cover and return to a boil.
• 9 cook until the stem end is easily pierced with a fork.
• 10 allow about 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for large artichokes.
• 11 remove from liquid and drain upside down.
• 12 serve with melted butter or horseradish sauce, or they may be stuffed.
• 13 note#1: artichokes may be cooked ahead and re-heated by putting in simmering water for 10 minutes.
• 14 they will keep several days in the refrigerator.
• 15 note#2: use an enamel or stainless steel pan for cooking.
• 16 do not use aluminum utensils.

Bacon-wrapped Madjool Dates W/manchego

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 madjool dates
• 4 slices bacon, cooked but not crisply (we used a local applewood-smoked bacon)
• 1/4 cup spanish manchego cheese, cut into small slices to fit inside the dates
• 1 tablespoon honey (good quality!)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider
• 1 -2 tablespoon roasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped

Recipe

• 1 cut the dates open along one side and remove the pits.
• 2 stuff with the manchego cheese pieces.
• 3 cook the bacon until done but not crispy. drain. note: the bacon needs to pliable enough to wrap around the dates.
• 4 cut bacon strips in half crosswise and wrap half a slice around each date. arrange the dates on a platter with the bacon ends facing down.
• 5 warm the honey and apple cider together and drizzle over the dates.
• 6 garnish with toasted hazelnuts.
• 7 serve warm or at room temperature.

Cheese, Endive And Cranberry Canapes

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 ounces cheese, of your choice, crumbled
• 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• 10 leaves endive
• 1 tablespoon pecan nuts, chopped

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine the cheese, balsamic vinegar, half the parsley and half the dried cranberries until well mixed.
• 2 divide the mixture between the endive leaves (about 1/2 tbs in each).
• 3 finish with a sprinkle of chopped pecans, and the remaining cranberries and parsley.
• 4 chill until ready to serve.

Cheese-filled Risotto Croquettes With Tomato Sauce

Total Time: 24 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups leftover cooked risotto rice
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley or 2 tablespoons chives or 2 tablespoons oregano or 2 tablespoons basil
• 1 large egg yolk
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 5 ounces mozzarella cheese or 5 ounces fontina cheese
• all-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 large egg whisked with 2 tbsp cold milk or 1 large water
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the risotto with the parmesan, cream, herbs, and egg yolk. season with salt and pepper.
• 2 cut the cheese into 16 cubes. scoop up about 3 tbsp of the risotto mixture and pack it around a cube of cheese to make a croquette, a ball the size of a ping-pong ball. repeat to form 16 croquettes.
• 3 put the flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. dredge the croquettes in the flour, dip in the egg wash, and roll in the bread crumbs. chill thoroughly, 2-24 hours.
• 4 pour oil into a tall pot to a depth of 5 inches. heat the oil over medium-high heat until it registers 375°f on a deep-frying thermometer. deep-fry the croquettes in batches, without crowding, until they are evenly browned, 4-5 minutes. using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain briefly. serve on a pool of warmed tomato sauce.

Amy's Ranch Cheese Ball

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together.
• 2 shape into a ball and chill for 2 hours.
• 3 serve with assorted crackers or veggies.