Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapenos

February 5, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Favorites, Smoking / Grilling.

Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapenos

Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Grilled Jalapenos Ingredients:   12 large Jalapenos 2-3 oz of cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup Machego or jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup very sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 16 slices of bacon *you could also use goat cheese or feta as a variation* Step 1:  After washing peppers, cut off the tops and carefully clean out the seeds and ribs.   Rinse with water again and dry. Normally when working with chiles I...

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Quinoa Salad With Pecans, Green Herbs, and Grilled Salmon

January 19, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Chef Rima Olvera, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy, Salads, Seafood.

Quinoa Salad With Pecans, Green Herbs and Grilled Salmon by Chef Rima Olvera of “Duet” www.rimaolvera.com My good friend Rima Olvera was kind enough to share one of her recipes with me.  She continues to surprise me with her ability to make her food unique and complex with flavors by combining simple and fresh ingredients.  For all of us who indulged a little too much over the holidays . . . this dish is an ideal...

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Mini Twice-Baked Potato Appetizers

January 16, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Comfort Food, Party Food.

Mini Twice-Baked Potato Appetizers

Mini Twice Baked Potato Appetizers Makes 2 dozen Ingredients:   24 baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes (small russets work too – but they are usually too big) 2-3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp freshly chopped Thyme 4 oz. pancetta or applewood smoked bacon, cooked-crispy and crumbled 5 TBSP chives, finely chopped 1/2 cup creem fraiche or sour cream 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, coarsely grated Sea salt and pepper Preheat oven to...

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Swiss Cheese Fondue

January 16, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Christmas, Comfort Food, Vegetarian.

Swiss Cheese Fondue

Swiss Cheese Fondue Ingredients:   1 lb Gruyere cheese, shredded 3/4 lb Emmenthaler cheese, shredded 1/4 lb Appenzeller cheese, cubed 1 1/2 TBSP cornstarch 2 large garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 2 tsp fresh meyer lemon juice 2 TBSP Kirsch (eauz-de-vie) cherry liquor Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of cayenne pepper Method: Step 1:  Toss and coat all cheeses with cornstarch in a large bowl. Step 2:...

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Cheese Fondue with Chipotle and Tequila

January 8, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Comfort Food, Fabulous Side Dishes, Southwestern / Mexican, Vegetarian, Winter.

Cheese Fondue with Chipotle and Tequila

Cheese Fondue with Chipotle and Tequila Recipe from Chef Viviane Bauquet Farre of FoodandStyle.com Thoughts From Viviane:  When my good friend Doug Stone asked me to create a few recipes with tequila for his new website ForTequilaLovers, I was thrilled. Not only do I adore tequila on its own or in cocktails, I also love cooking with it – its unusual flavor pairs beautifully with so many foods! Here I’ve created a new-world version...

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Phyllo Mushroom Spanakopita Triangles

January 1, 2010.   Categories Appetizers, Fall, Peggy's Favorites, Thanksgiving Dinner, Vegetarian, Winter.

Phyllo Mushroom Spanakopita Triangles

Phyllo Mushroom Spanakopita Triangles Adapted from recipe in Martha Stewart’s Entertaining Makes approximately 50 hors d’oeuvres. If you don’t need that many, just freeze excess triangles in freezer  bags and keep them on hand for future entertaining! Ingredients: 5 TBSP extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch green onions, chopped 3 TBSP shallots 3 lbs organic baby spinach, washed or pre-washed in containers 1 bunch...

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