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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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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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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