Spicy Bruschetta

3 medium tomatoes, diced 1 small shallot, minced 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced 3 tbsp cilantro, minced 1/4 cup parsley, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced sea salt cracked pepper 1 tsp worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp tabasco the juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp olive oil Combine all the ingredients and season to taste. Chill at least… Continue reading Spicy Bruschetta

Olive Bruschetta

3 ripe roma tomatoes, diced 2 tbsp good extra virgin olive oil sea salt and cracked pepper 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 9 spicy green olives, sliced Combine the tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, and olives.  Season with salt and pepper. Serve with a warm baguette.

Escargot

14 canned snails, drained 1 large garlic clove, cut in very thin slivers 1/4 cup butter, cold, sliced thin the juice of half a lemon 1/4 cup parsley, minced sea salt and cracked pepper 14 medium sized mushrooms, stems removed Preheat the oven to 400 F. Rub a baking dish with olive oil and the… Continue reading Escargot

Hot Artichoke Dip

14 oz. canned water packed artichoke hearts 1/2 onion 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup mayonnaise 8 oz. cream cheese, softened, cubed 2/3 cup parmesan, grated 6 oz. sour cream Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and blend, leaving some texture. Pour into an 8" baking dish. Bake… Continue reading Hot Artichoke Dip

Mushroom Turnovers

9 oz. cream cheese, softened butter flour 1 onion, minced 1/2 lb mushrooms, minced 1/4 tsp dry thyme 1/2 tsp salt cracked pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream Combine the cream cheese with 1/2 cup softened butter.  Mix in 1 1/2 cups flour until smooth.  chill 30 minutes. Meanwhile heat 3 tbsp of butter in a… Continue reading Mushroom Turnovers