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Gorgonzola Garlic Bread
By á-25138
This bread was so easy and dangerously delicious with the rich flavors of gorgonzola and zesty garlic
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf Italian bread
- Parmesan cheese
Air Fryer Shrimp Toast
By pfwombat
Delicious and delicate shrimp toasts are quickly prepared in an air fryer
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 1/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seed
- MARINADE
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rose or white wine
- 1 tablespoon egg white
- SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
Lemony White Bean Bruschetta
By LynnWelch
This healthy yet hearty grilled bruschetta recipe features mashed cannellini beans and the bright flavors of fresh ...
- 1 (8-ounce) long loaf Italian bread
- 1 (15 to 19 ounce) can white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, each cut in half
Shiitake & Roasted Red Pepper Puff Pastry Tart
By John_Merillat
Almonds and tarragon may seem like unusual additions to a mushroom and pepper tart, but the combination is simply a...
- 1 (9-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups (8-ounces) shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup (4-ounces) jarred roasted red peppers, patted dry and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups (4-ounces) Gruyère, coarsely grated
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus 1 teaspoon
- 3 tablespoons almonds, sliced
Chipotle Creamed Spinach Phyllo Cups
By jenlin
These spicy, crunchy, spinach-filled phyllo cups are the perfect way to start any dinner party or social gathering
- 1 (10-ounce) package baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chipotle flavored hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 45 mini phyllo shells
Crab, Chile & Mint Crostini
By á-61574
Crostini is topped with crab mixed with aioli, lime juice, mint and a little chile pepper to spice it up a bit! Gar...
- 12 slices of Pullman or sourdough bread
- 8 ounces cooked jumbo lump crabmeat
- 3 tablespoons aioli ,or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- Fresno chile or red jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Thinly sliced fresh mint
Cherry & Apricot Crostata with Ricotta Filling
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Who knew that Cherries & Apricots are a match made in heaven? Crostatas are very easy to make
- For the crust:
- 1 stick or 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur Brand)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
- For the filling:
- 1 cup ricotta
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- For the fruit:
- 20 about 20 cherries, pitted
- 3-4 apricots, pitted and sliced
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch (or 1 teaspoon clear jel)
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional, but my favorite)
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tablespoons apricot or peach jam (optional)
- coarse sugar (for a delicious crunch on the dough)
- 1 egg, beaten and mixed with water
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Gluten-Free & Grain-Free Pretzels
By kelseyll
Make your own gluten-free and grain-free pretzels from scratch
- 3 eggs, at room temperature, divided
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free blanched almond meal flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter or ghee
- 3 tablespoons gluten-free organic coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon water
- coarse salt
Chipotle Meatball Appetizers
By carvalhohm
Chipotle meatball appetizers have a little heat and are good to eat! Nested in bite-sized pastry cups and topped wi...
- 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 12 frozen Italian-style meatballs (1/2-ounce each), thawed and halved
- 4 (1-ounce) pieces mozzarella string cheese
- 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into 24 small slices
Virgin Island Johnny Cake
By Gothelp
I used to eat these all the time growing up in the Virgin Islands, simple and good
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2/3 cup water or milk, or enough to make dough
Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Bread
By á-7198
Quick and easy, and cheesy and garlickly, these rolls are hot and delicious, dripping with melted cheese
- 2 dinner rolls any type or small loaf of bread
- 1/2 cup grated cheese any favorite
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- Garlic bread seasoning mix (fresh chopped garlic can be heated with the melted butter)
Ladybug Appetizers
By mjohnmeyer
These cute little ladybug cracker appetizers are perfect for an April fool's day spring or summer party
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- Black food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon minced chives
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
- 36 butter flavored crackers
- 18 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 18 small black olives
- 72 fresh chive pieces (about 1-1/2 inches long)
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