Brie is split and filled with parsley, thyme, lemon and pepper, then baked until slightly runny and fragrant. Choose whole medium-size wheel. Brie can be assembled ahead through Step 2 and refrigerated up to one day. When ready to serve, continue from Step 3. 1 cup...
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...
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...
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...
CARAMELIZED PEAR AND GRUYERE TORTA 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup sugar 4 Bosc pears, chopped 4 – 8 ounce packages Neufchatel cheese, softened 2 cups grated Gruyere cheese 1 cup chopped pistachio nuts In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and pears until well combined. Cook...
BRUSCHETTA WITH CALIFORNIA AVOCADO AND BASIL 1 Haas avocado, seeded, peeled and diced ½ pound Roma tomatoes, sliced lengthwise and diced ¼- ½ cup diced red onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 medium cloves of garlic, minced Freshly ground salt and pepper...
BRIE AND APRICOT PHYLLO BITES © copyright Marci Arthur 1 – 8-ounce round of Brie cheese, rind removed 2/3 cup apricot preserves 2 cups fresh or dried apricots, finely chopped 30 frozen phyllo shells ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted ¼ to ½ sliced almonds, or to taste Preheat oven to 350...
BRAIDED BREAD WITH BRIE TOPPED WITH FABULOUS SPREAD 1 loaf of frozen Bridgeford Bread (White) 1 small round of French Brie 1 jar of very good spread or preserve or conserve (available at T & T) 1 large egg Pam vegetable spray Defrost bread and cut into three equal pieces with...
BLUE CHEESE AND PEAR BRUSCHETTA 2 ripe pears 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced fresh Italian flat leaf parsley 2 ounces crumbly blue cheese (1/3 cup) 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1 baguette (12 inches long) cut into 1/3” thick rounds...
BLUE CHEESE AND CHIVE DIP 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons sour cream 3 tablespoons dry white wine 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives Dash of Dat’L Do sauce In a food processor, combine cream cheese, 2 ounces blue cheese, sour cream...
Best ever Jalapeño Poppers 12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (8ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon of bacon bits 12 ounces of jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved 1 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1cup dry bread crumbs 2 quarts oil for frying 1- In a bowl mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese and bacon...
BCS BLOODY GATOR 4 ounces (1/2 cup) Bloody Mary mix 1-1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) vodka 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Dash hot sauce – Crystal or Tabasco Dash steak sauce Lime wedge 1) Combine first 6 ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously. 2) Pour into an ice-filled highball glass. Squeeze lime...
BARBEQUED SHRIMP 1 pound large shrimp shelled and butterfied 1 cup cheeses of choice – add more if necessary 1 jalapeno, finely minced without seeds 1-pound bacon, cut to fit around shrimp Shell and butterfly shrimp. Mix cheeses with minced jalapeno pepper. Press mixture into open part of shrimp. Wrap shrimp with bacon...
BAKED BRIE IN PUFF PASTRY WITH APRICOTS ½ cup apricots 3 tablespoons crushed almonds 8 oz. French Brie, round 1 sheet puff pastry ½ cup cold water 2 to 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier Combine chopped apricots, Grand Marnier and water in a small saucepan. Simmer in pan until mushy. Add nuts. Slice Brie in half. Pour...
BACON TEMPURA 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup ice cold club soda 10 pieces of bacon 1 teaspoon hot sauce (we use Dat’l sauce) DIPPING SAUCE FOR BACON ½ cup Ranch Dressing ¼ cup good Barbeque sauce (hot or medium...
BACON HORSERADISH DIP © copyright Marci Arthur We did this appetizer for Thanksgiving this year… 3 – 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened and cut up 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese (12 ounces) ½ cup Swiss cheese, shredded 1 cup half and half 1/3 cup chopped green onions 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon...