Shawna Dip

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

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

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

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