This is an excellent recipe I received from a friend of mine while she lived in Savannah GA. This is great as an appetizer, an entree, and our most favorite way to eat it is as crab cakes benedict. 1 lb crab meat, chopped or shredded 1/4 c red pepper, diced 1/4 c onion, chopped […]
Category: Appetizer Recipes
Tomatillo Salsa Verde with Avocado
YUM! we recently got together with friends for a mexican feast. This salsa which looked good was even better than the picture! 5 chile serranos 10 oz tomatillos, husks removed 1 garlic clove 1 Tbls vinegar 1 tsp salt 1/2 c cilantro 1/3 c onion, finely diced 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed Boil water in […]
Queso Fundido
What’s not to love in this dish – cheese, butter, roasted poblano’s!!! 1 roasted poblano, peeled and cut into strips 1 Tbls butter salt & pepper 2 c Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 10-12 flour tortillas Saute’ roasted poblano in butter and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside. In lightly greased oven safe dish […]
Olive Tepenade
1 cup of finely chopped mixed olives – black, green, Kalamata… 1 Tbls capers 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbls olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp black pepper Mix together and serve with bread or crackers.
Cheesy Crab Dip
8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/3 c mayo 1/3 c milk 2 Tbls fresh dill, or 1 Tbls dried dill 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp garlic salt 3/4 pound imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped 1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated Heat oven to 350. In large bowl combine, first 6 ingredients. Add crabmeat. Place in sprayed […]
Salsa – by Melyssa
My neighbor, Melyssa makes this awesome salsa! So easy, tastes so fresh! Love it! 24 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes 7 oz can diced green chilies 4 oz can diced jalepenos 1 Tbsp garlic salt 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped 2 bunches of green onions, chopped Blend first 4 ingredients in food processor well. […]
Brie en Croute
1 sheet of Puff Pastry sheet1 beaten egg1/4 c toasted chopped pecans1 tsp rosemary1-2 tsp olive oil13 oz wheel of Brie Unfold pastry sheet, brush with beaten egg. Mix pecans, rosemary and olive oil. Place in center of pastry sheet. Place Brie on top. Fold sides up around the cheese and seal. Place seam side […]
Aioli
This is a traditional sauce made in Spain. My parents grew to LOVE this sauce when they were living in Valencia, Spain. 1 c canola oil3 egg whites3-4 garlic clovesdash lemon juicedash garlic salt Mix all together until it makes a nice creamy sauce. Serve on bread.
Avocado Bruschetta
2 Tbls lemon juice 2 Tbls red wine vinegar 3 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp oregano 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 c olive oil 1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped 2 avocado’s, peeled, and cubed Ciabatta bread, sliced and toasted Combine first several ingredients. Whisk in oil, then […]
Deviled Eggs – Wasabi Style
1 dozen eggs, boiled, peeled, halved and yolks gently pulled out and added to small bowl 6 Tbls mayo2 tsp soy sauce1 tsp gingerpinch of cayenne pepper1-2 Tbls wasabi paste (depending on your sinus tolerance) 🙂 Mix 5 ingredients with yolks. Pipe into egg whites that have been halved – and serve. This is definitely […]