Category: Appetizers

Ham and Cheese Turnovers

Ingredients 1/2 pound frozen all-butter puff pastry, thawed 4 thin slices of smoked ham, such as Black Forest (4 ounces) 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded (3 ounces) 1 large egg, lightly beaten Procedure Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured work surface, gently roll out…

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Savory Mushroom Turnovers

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 teaspoons, minced shallots 1 pound, chopped mixed mushrooms 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh rosemary to taste salt and pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons gruyere cheese store bought or homemade, enough for two pies pie dough lightly beaten with tablespoon of water egg Procedure Preheat oven to 350º and…

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Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus

Ingredients 2 cups (1 15-ounce can) or 1 cup cooked chickpeas 3 TBS warm water 2 TBS olive oil 2 TBS garlic 2 TBS lemon juice 1 1/2 TBS sesame oil 1/2 tbs cumin 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Procedure Blend all ingredients in a food processor. http://www.food.com

Baked Artichoke Dip

Ingredients 3 cans artichokes-dried with paper towel 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 dashes tabasco sauce less than 1 package of shredded parmesan cheese Procedure Preheat oven to 400° F. Chop artichokes. Blend all ingredients. Using a rubber spatula, evenly spread mixture into baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or till golden brown.