Appetizers P-S
Zucchini, Roasted & Yogurt Spread
Preheat oven to 500. In a large shallow roasting pan toss zucchini w oil and salt and roast in middle of oven, stirring once, until browned and falling apart, about 25 min. Cool and mash w fork. Stir in remaining ingredients and s&p. Spread may be made 1 week ahead and chilled, covered. Serve at…
Read MoreZucchini w/ProscuittoÂ
Melt butter in jelly roll pan. Cook zucchini in boiling, salted water 1-2 minutes. Quarter lengthwise. Wrap in proscuitto, sprinkle w/ cheese, and bake 10-15 min in butter. Zucchini 12 baby, quartered lengthwiseProsciutto 0.25lbCheese, Parmesan 0.25cButter 0.25lb
Read MoreZucchini Pancakes
Trim and coarsely shred zucchini (about 5 c). In bowl toss w salt. Place in colander. Weight down and drain 15 min. Roll in towel to dry. In bowl beat eggs and garlic. Stir in flour, cheese, onion and pepper just until moistened (batter will be lumpy). Stir in zucchini just until combined. For each…
Read MoreWatercress DipÂ
Combine all ingredients and chill thoroughly. Serve as dip for shrimp or other seafood. Makes 2 cups. Mayonnaise 1cSour Cream 0.5cParsley 3TSalad Dressing, Green Goddess 0.25cOnions, Green 2T mincedWatercress 0.5c finely chopped
Read MoreWarm & Creamy Bacon Dip
Combine all ingredients and bake in bread bowl at 350 for 45 min 8 ounces cream cheese, softened2 cups Daisy Brand Sour Cream (or mayo)¾ lb bacon cooked & crumbled¼ tsp red pepper2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese1 c shredded Parmesan1 cup chopped green onion1 ½ tsp Worcestershire
Read MoreTzatziki
Drain yogurt in paper-towel lined sieve set over a bowl 1 hour. Discard liquid. Put cucumber in another sieve set over a bowl and toss w 1 tsp salt. Drain 1 hour. Rinse and squeeze dry. Mix all, chill and bring to room temp before serving w olive oil brushed grilled pita. Chives, mint, and…
Read MoreTriple Cheese Spread
In top of double boiler, melt cheeses and milk. Stir in wine. Blend 1 min. Chill in mold. Unmold and sprinkle w. nuts. Cheese, Cheddar 0.5lbCheese, Blue 0.25lbCheese, Liederkranz 0.25lbMilk, Evaporated 0.25cWine, White 0.25cNuts
Read MoreTuna Mousse, Lemon & Oregano
Boil tuna 20 min, skimming as necessary. Flake into food processor. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Chill until set. Unmold. Serve at room temp. Can be made 3 days ahead. Fish, Tuna 1lb freshOlive Oil 7TButter 10T unsalted, softenedLemon Zest 2.5 lemons, gratedLemon Juice, Fresh 5TOregano 1.5tsp driedGarlic 2.5 cloves mincedGelatin 1 envelope
Read More​Torta, Sun-Dried Tomato and PestoÂ
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. Coarsely chop tomatoes in processor. Add tomato paste and process until mixture is almost…
Read MoreTomatillo Avocado Salsa
Place tomatillos & 2 T juice in blender. Puree till smooth. Dice avocados. Add to tomatillo mix w/ green onions, poblano, jalapeno, garlic and cilantro. Mix and season w/ salt, pepper and lime juice. Let sit, covered 1 hr at room temp. Serve w/ grilled meat, fish or chips. makes 4.5 c. Tomatillos 8 ripe,…
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