Baked Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic

Description Succulent cherry tomatoes are baked with a sliver of garlic inside. Optionally drizzle with olive oil and/or sprinkle with salt. You may wish to serve these with toothpicks. Perfect for the party on the patio! Ingredients 1 pint cherry tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, slivered 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Optional) 1 pinch kosher … Read more

Buckwheat Blinis

Description This is an old, Russian recipe. These small, yeast-raised, buckwheat pancakes are traditionally served with caviar (or even smoked salmon). Ingredients 2 cups warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup buckwheat flour 4 eggs, beaten ¼ cup sour cream ½ cup heavy … Read more

Garlic Scape Hummus

Description If you can get your hands on garlic scapes during the very short season, they make a very tasty garlic substitute in hummus. If not serving right away, transfer hummus to a container, drizzle with olive oil, and close tightly with a lid and refrigerate. Ingredients 3 garlic scapes 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo … Read more

Deep Fried Camembert with Raspberry Sauce

Description Wedges of camembert cheese are breaded, deep fried and dipped in a sweet raspberry sauce. Delicious! Ingredients 4 ounces Camembert cheese 1 egg ½ cup fine bread crumbs ¾ cup sesame seeds 3 cups vegetable oil for frying ⅔ cup raspberry preserves Instructions Cut chilled cheese in 6 equal wedges. In a shallow bowl … Read more

Hot Cheddar-Olive Bread

Description This bread is a great appetizer or wonderful with a hot bowl of soup. Ingredients 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup creamy salad dressing 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives Prep Time: 10 mins Cook … Read more

Cuban Mini Melts

Description Delight your game day guests with these miniature Cuban sandwiches. Ingredients 10 slices white sandwich bread, quartered 12 slices honey ham, chopped 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 20 dill pickle slices 20 toothpicks Instructions Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Divide quartered … Read more

Baked Jalapeno Chicken and Cheese Wontons

Description A healthier take on fried wontons, these spicy baked wontons are filled with chicken, jalapeno cream cheese, and Borden® Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese Shreds. Ingredients 1 cup cubed cooked chicken ½ cup Borden® Cheddar and Monterey Jack Shreds ½ cup jalapeno-flavored cream cheese, softened Nonstick cooking spray 24 square wonton wrappers Salsa, for … Read more

Pizza Broetchen

Description Our German host daughter is a lovely girl. Her parents sent this recipe to me along with several others when I felt she might be craving some foods from home. The entire family loves these. The best way I can describe them is like a baked pizza hush puppy. Just fabulous! You may need … Read more

Artichoke Bites I

Description I love this appetizer either hot or cold. If you love artichokes and cheese, you should enjoy this recipe. Ingredients 2 (6.5 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 4 eggs, beaten ¼ cup fine dry bread crumbs ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅛ … Read more