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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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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