CRANBERRY TURKEY WON TONS ©copyright Ingredients 1 14-ounce can Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, finely chopped 1 cup onion, finely diced 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 16-ounce package wonton wrappers 2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions Preheat oven to 375ºF. Cover half-sheet pan with parchment and lightly spray with Pam. Combine...
MISSION FIG APPETIZER Ingredients 12 Black Mission figs, halved vertically 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 2-3 ounces fresh goat cheese Flaky sea salt, to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 400ºF. While the oven preheats, melt the butter in a small saucepan, along with the balsamic vinegar, honey, and...
PUMPKIN DELIGHT IN A MUG Ingredients 3 cups half-and-half 3 cups whole milk 3⁄4 cup sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons vanilla paste 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1⁄4 teaspoon salt Garnish: whipped cream, pumpkin pie spice Directions: In a large saucepan, combine half-and-half, milk, and sugar over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar ...
HOMEMADE IRISH CREAM LIQUEUR Ingredients 1½ cups Irish whiskey, such as Jameson 1 (14ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1½ teaspoons instant espresso 1 tablespoon good quality chocolate syrup, such as Torani 1 teaspoon pure vanilla PASTE 1½ cups heavy cream Instructions In a large bowl, gently whisk together the whiskey and sweetened condensed milk...
MARGARITA CUPCAKES © copyright – all rights reserved Yield: 12 cupcakes Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: For the Cupcakes: 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature, beaten ahead in...
Double-Lemon Cupcakes filled with Lemon Curd ©copyright – all rights reserved Ingredients 3-1/2 cups (17-1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour, sifted 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1-2 lemons) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3-1/2 sticks (14 ounces) unsalted butter 3 cups (21...
CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES – BUTTERCREAM FROSTING ©copyright – all rights reserved Ingredients 1/4 cup (2 ounces) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar 2 ounces of Belgium chocolate pestles 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten ahead in a small bowl, thoroughly 2 large egg yolks, room temperature = add to...
CHOCOLATE, PEANUT BUTTER AND CARAMEL BITCHY COOKIES This is our version of sumbitch cookies — crisp, chocolaty, caramel and peanut butter cookies that are naughty in all the right ways. We encourage you to bake up a batch of these and eat your feelings Ingredients Nonstick oil spray 2...
Healthy Banana Bread! Serves: 1 loaf Ingredients ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil or Wesson vegetable oil ½ cup honey or maple syrup 2 eggs 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2½ medium or 2 large bananas) ¼ cup milk of choice or water 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½...
BLACKBERRY COBBLER ©copyright – all rights reserved m.arthur ½ cup butter 2 cups self rising flour 2 cups sugar 2 cups milk – (whole) 3-1/2 cups fresh blackberries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. When oven is at 350 degrees, place 13 x 9-inch baking pan in oven with butter. Allow butter...
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CRAB STRUDELS ©copyright Marci Arthur 5 scallions, chopped ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup dry vermouth 1 pound fresh crabmeat, pick-over for bits of shell if necessary 4 ounces or ½ cup cream cheese room temperature 4 anchovy fillets, finely chopped ¼ cup fresh parsley, minced in a cup with scissors 4 large...
CRAB QUICHE For pastry use a pre-made pie crust For Filling: ½ pound lump crabmeat, picked over 4 large eggs 2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning such as Old Bay ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly...
CRAB LOUIS PARFAIT For Dressing: ½ cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise ¼ cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons chili sauce 3 tablespoon freshly chives, cut up with scissors 2 tablespoons minced celery 1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the Avocado Mousse: 1 ripe Haas avocado, about 6 ounces,...
CRAB APPETIZER NAPOLEONS Package of Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. Thawed 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1/4-1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces fresh crabmeat, drained 4 scallions, sliced and then diced ½ cup sliced almonds, toasted Paprika Heat oven to 400 degrees. Unfold pastry sheet (do not allow...
Conch Fritters with Tomato and Horseradish Sauce These wonderful little appetizers can be made ahead, frozen, and warmed when needed. 1-1/4 pounds conch 8 ounces bread crumbs 2 eggs 1 medium bell pepper, cut into pieces 1/2 large onion, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons Tabasco 2 tablespoons lime juice...
Cinnamon Crisps 8 dozen Preheat oven to 325 degrees with rack in middle position. 2 cups melted butter (4 sticks) 2 cups brown sugar (loosely packed) 1 cup white sugar 2 beaten eggs (beaten with a fork) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (good) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon...
CHUTNEY SPREAD © copyright – all rights reserved 2 – 8 ounces packages light cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 – 5 ounce jar of ginger chutney or mango chutney from Truffles & Trifles 2 bunches of scallions, chopped finely 10 strips of bacon, cooked,...
CHUTNEY CHEESE BALL 11 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons sour cream ¾ cup chopped roasted nuts 4 tablespoons crisp cooked bacon, crumbled (not burned) 4 tablespoons golden raisins 3 teaspoons curry powder ½ cup chutney – our Truffles and Trifles Mango is perfect 1 tablespoon minced onion ¾ cup toasted coconut – I...
CHICKEN WALNUT DUMPLINGS WITH CHILI DIPPING SAUCE © copyright Marci Arthur ½ pound ground chicken ½ cup minced drained canned water chestnuts ½ cup minced fresh cilantro, mince with scissors 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted 1/3 cup minced onion 3 tablespoon sherry 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1...
CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH ASIAN COCONUT AND PLUM SAUCE 4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about2-1/2 lbs.) Vegetable oil for frying 3 large eggs ½ cup milk ¾ cup all purpose flour 1 cup all purpose flour 1 – 7-ounce package Asian shredded coconut (not sweet kind) Plum Sauce (from Truffles and Trifles) Heat 1 inch of oil in...
CHICKEN BOURSIN BUNDLES 4 ounces Boursin garlic and herb cheese* 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 tablespoon chopped onion 2 tablespoon milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten well 1 teaspoon water 6-8 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Combine Boursin cheese, chicken, onion, milk, salt...
CHERRY TOMATOES WITH OLIVES AND WALNUTS ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped 1 garlic clove, smashed and halved 1 pound (about 30) mixed variety cherry tomatoes, such as Sun Gold and Sweet 100 12 green brined olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons...
CHEESY TUNA POCKET SANDWICHES 8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained 6-1/2 ounce canned tuna, drained, flaked 4 ounces (1 cup) cubed Cheddar Cheese 1 medium red apple, chopped - 3/4 cup 1/4 cup chopped celery 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise 10-ounce Hungry Jack Biscuits lettuce 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine all...
Cheesy Spinach Tartlets 1 package Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts 1 teaspoon olive oil 4 cups packed chopped fresh spinach 4 ounces (1 cup) crumbled feta cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 egg 2...
CHEESE TARTS WITH APPLES © copyright – all rights reserved 24 ounces cream cheese, softened, divided 2 tablespoons sour cream 4 ounces Camembert cheese 4 ounces bleu cheese 4 ounces Gruyere cheese 6 ounces toasted pecans, chopped Sliced Granny Smith apples or Bosc pears or good crackers Combine 16 ounces of the cream...
CARIBBEAN SHRIMP BRUSCHETTA © copyright – all rights reserved 1 pound cooked peeled shrimp, coarsely chopped 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (put in freezer to harden before grating) 1 medium ripe mango, peeled and chopped ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup finely chopped scallions 2 tablespoons fresh...
CARIBBEAN LOBSTER TART © copyright – all rights reserved 24 miniature pastry tarts 1 cup lobster meat, cooked and cooked 4 eggs ¾ cup heavy cream ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon Spanish onion, minced Grated Gruyere cheese Pam or other vegetable spray for coating mini muffin pan Preheat...