Appetizers P-S
Salami Crisps
Put oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 325. Arrange salami slices in 1 layer on 2 large baking sheets lined w parchment paper. Bake, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until edges are crisp and beginning to curl, 10-12 min. (They will crisp as they cool) Salami 0.25…
Read MoreRumaki
To make marinade: Mix soy sauce, curry, ginger, cinnamon, sherry, and garlic. For picks: Slice livers in half and chestnuts in thirds. Stick one of each on toothpick. Cut bacon in half lengthwise, then crosswise. Wrap 1 piece around each. Place in marinade at least 2 hrs at room temp. Remove from marinade and broil…
Read MoreRosemary Walnuts
Preheat oven to 350. In large baking pan, melt butter in oven and combine with rosemary, salt and cayenne. Toss w walnuts until combined well and spread evenly. Bake 10 min and serve warm.
Read MoreRollups
Sauté diced onion & mushrooms in 1T butter. In lg bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream and Worchester to taste. Add sautéed mix. Spread on bread slices (number varies) which have been trimmed and flattened with rolling pin. Roll up and cut in quarters. Dip each in 1/2 lb melted butter. Place on cookie sheet…
Read MoreRisotto Cakes w Mushrooms & Pancetta           Â
Put the stock in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. In another medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderately low heat. Add the shallot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice. Stir until the rice begins to turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Add about 1/2 cup…
Read MoreRicotta Mushroom Crocks
Preheat broiler. Spread ricotta among four ramekins. Slide under broiler and cook until cheese browns on top and heats through, about 10 min. Meanwhile, in large sauté pan over medium heat, sauté smashed garlic in olive oil until garlic starts to brown, about 2 min. Remove garlic from pan and discard. Immediately add mushrooms to…
Read MoreRanch Spinach Dip
Combine ingredients. Chill at least 1 hr. Serve in hollowed out round loaf of bread. Salad Dressing, Ranch, Dry 1pkgSour Cream 2cSpinach 1 10 oz, pkg. frozen, cooked & drainedOnion 0.25cBasil 0.75tspOregano 0.5tsp
Read MoreRanch Cheese Ball
Mix salad dressing w/ mayo & milk. Shred cheese and let stand 1 hr. Mix with dressing and room temp cream cheese using electric mixer. Cover and freeze 30 min. Shape into ball and roll in sliced, toasted almonds. Salad Dressing Ranch Dry 1pkgMayonnaise 0.5cMilk 0.5cCream Cheese 6ozCheese, Cheddar 8oz, shreddedNuts, Almonds, sliced5oz, toasted
Read MoreRadishes w/ Chive Butter  Makes 36Â
Combine butter, cream cheese, chives, zest, Tabasco, and salt to taste. Transfer to pastry bag w star tip. Halve radishes and place flat parsley leaf on each. Pipe butter on top (or use two spoons if bag bursts). Butter 6TCream Cheese 2TLemon Zest 0.25 tspChives 1THot Sauce to tasteRadishes 18 (about 2 bunches)Parsley 36 fresh,…
Read MoreRadishes w Tarragon Beurre Blanc
Serve Beurre Blanc and salt in small individual dishes for dipping. Cook shallot in 1T butter in small heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened. Add wine and boil until liquid is reduced to 1/4 c. Reduce heat to low and whisk in remaining 5T butter, 1 piece at a time, lifting pan occasionally to cool mix…
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