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Potato lángos: Hungarian fried bread
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Lángos is the Hungarian name of a flat cake that is deep-fried
- 1 medium sized-Russet potato (about 10 oz.), peeled
- 3 teaspoons instant yeast*
- 1 cup milk
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 3 1/2 Tbsp. oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Oil for deep frying
- 3 1/2 tsp active dry yeast can be used
Bruschetta with Fresh Basil
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is such a simple recipe to make, and it's highly versatile
- 1 fresh baguette
- Good quality olive oil
- 1 large clove fresh garlic, peeled
- 1 to 2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
- Roma tomatoes (these work best)
- 8 to 12 fresh basil leaves
- Fresh Parmesan-Reggiano (not the stuff in the green can, please)
- Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
Don Pablo's Spoon Bread
By cacelias
Zach's very favorite! Enough said!
- 2 2/3 cups sour cream
- 2 boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix
- 2 (15-ounce each) cans creamed corn
- 1/2 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted and cooled
- 1/8 cup milk
Cherry & Plum Bruschetta
By Late2Serenity
Ricotta provides a creamy base for this plum and cherry bruschetta topping
- 2 red plums or nectarines, halved, pitted, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherries, pitted, halved
- 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
- 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 baguette, sliced 1/2 inch thick, toasted
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts
By á-10360
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts will make the most delicious addition to any holiday or party appetizer spread
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
- 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Smoked Salmon, Fennel and Goat Cheese Toasts
By á-81356
Party-worthy appetizers delight with smoked salmon, creamy goat cheese, zesty lemon peel and tarragon
- 8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, finely crushed
- 2 teaspoons lemon peel, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 30 thin slices French-bread baguette
- 12 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
- Lemon peel strips (for garnish)
- Tarragon sprigs (for garnish)
Ricotta & Pear Crostini with Rosemary Honey
By á-159368
Lightly baked slices of baguette are slathered with ricotta, then topped with 2 pear slices and sprinkled with a li...
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary, plus additional leaves for garnish
- 8 (1/2-inch) slices of baguette, cut on a sharp angle
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, halved
- 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1/2 large, firm, ripe Bartlett pear, cored, and cut into 16 very thin slices
- coarsely ground black pepper to taste
Mini Sloppy Joe Phyllo Cups
By dkanon
These yummy Mini Sloppy Joe Phyllo Cups make for a fun snack or appetizer for any occasion or festivity
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 (16-ounces) can Hunts® Manwich® Bold Sloppy Joe Sauce
- 4 (15-count each) packages Athens® Mini Fillo Shells
- 1 (11-ounce) bag coleslaw, prepared
Spinach & Artichoke Dip Stuffed Garlic Bread
By BobN
Garlic bread stuffed with spinach artichoke dip -- a perfect appetizer, or side for an Italian meal
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Parmesan cheese, grated, to top
- Fresh basil leaves or parsley, torn, to top
Cheese Bacon Wrapped Pastry Twists
By Booper-2
Fairly simple to make, these Cheese Bacon Wrapped Pastry Twists are perfect for the holidays, but delicious anytime...
- 1 (17-ounce) package frozen puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded or a mix of your favorite cheeses
- 26 to 30 pieces bacon, thin cut or 18 pieces of thin cut bacon sliced in half lengthwise
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced, or sage or thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese & Tomato
By á-161932
Healthy, hearty and delicious breakfast with smashed and seasoned avocado smeared on toast, topped with sliced toma...
- 1 avocado, peeled and pit removed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mint, chopped
- Small pinch chili flakes
- 4 slices bread, for toast
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper
- 4 eggs, optional
Roasted Zucchini Flatbread with Hummus, Arugula, Goat Cheese & Almonds
By mahto
Warm pita bread is topped with some hummus, crumbled goat cheese, roasted zucchini, arugula, chopped almonds and se...
- 4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 4 round, pocketless whole-grain pita
- 1/3 cup prepared hummus
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1 lemon, quartered, for serving
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