8 oz. cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 14 oz. salsa 1 green pepper, diced 1 tomato, diced 1 cup mozzarella, grated tortilla chips Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Spread onto a cookie sheet. Spread the salsa over top the cheese layer. Sprinkle on the pepper and tomato. Sprinkle… Continue reading Shawna Dip
Category: Appetizers
Tomato Feta Bruschetta
1 large ripe tomato, cored, seeded, diced 5 basil leaves, minced cracked pepper and sea salt 2 garlic cloves, minced olive oil 4 thick slices italian bread feta Preheat the broiler. Combine the tomatoes, basil, pepper, and garlic. Set aside. Grill the bread. Rub some olive oil on the bread and then season the tomatoes… Continue reading Tomato Feta Bruschetta
Mushroom Pakoras
3/4 cup besan 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp cayenne 1/2 cup water 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 scallions, minced vegetable oil for deepfrying 3/4 lb button mushrooms, trimmed sea salt chutney plain yogurt Combine the besan, 1/2 tsp salt, baking powder, cumin, and cayenne. Make a well… Continue reading Mushroom Pakoras
Spedini
1 loaf italian bread, cut to 1" slices, crust removed 1 lb mozzarella, cut to 1/4" slices 1 cup milk flour 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup olive oil lemon juice capers Skewer the bread, alternating with cheese slices, beginnging and ending with the bread. Dip the skewers into the milk until moist but not soggy. … Continue reading Spedini
Eggs with Spicy Coconut Sauce
6 hardboiled eggs 1/2 onion, minced 2 tsp olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp shredded, unsweetened coconut 1 1/2 tsp turmeric 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 lb tomatoes, peeled, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp cumin 1 cup coconut milk 1 tbsp lemon zest salt Saute the onion in the olive oil until… Continue reading Eggs with Spicy Coconut Sauce
Smoky Deviled Eggs
1 dozen large eggs 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons crème fraîche 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons 2 tablespoons scallions, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Freshly ground white pepper 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder 1. In a large saucepan, cover the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil… Continue reading Smoky Deviled Eggs
Shrimp with New Orleans Remoulade
1 lb shrimp, shelled, deveined, cooked 1/4 cup whole grain mustard 1/4 cup prepared horseradish 2 scallions, minced 1/2 celery, stalk, minced 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp powdered garlic 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Combine in a food processor the mustard, horseradish, scallions, celery, sugar,… Continue reading Shrimp with New Orleans Remoulade
Parmesan Crusted Chicken Wings
1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup panko 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon ground coriander 20 chicken wings salt and pepper Preheat the oven to 425 F. In a shallow dish whisk together the butter, the mustard, and the cayenne. In another shallow dish combine well… Continue reading Parmesan Crusted Chicken Wings
Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
2 pounds chicken wings 1/4 cup peanut oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed chili flakes 1 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup water 2 tsp sambal oelek Mix oil, cilantro, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons garlic, ginger and… Continue reading Sweet Chili Chicken Wings
Mushroom Rolls
3 tbsp butter 10 oz. mixed mushrooms, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 tbsp parsley, minced salt and pepper 7 thin slices white breast, crusts removed olive oil 1/3 cup grated cheddar Preheat the oven to 400F. Heat the butter in a skillet on high heat and then saute the mushrooms… Continue reading Mushroom Rolls