Appetizers and Beverages

Recipes

MARINATED GARLIC SHRIMP Roasted Garlic Oil

MARINATED GARLIC SHRIMP Roasted Garlic Oil Serves 6 2 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled & deveined 1 small red onion, cut into rings 1 medium lemon, cut into slices 1 cup pitted ripe olives, drained ¼ cup Roasted Garlic...

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SMOKED SALMON SPREAD Lemony Dill

SMOKED SALMON SPREAD Lemony Dill Makes 1½ pints 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature ½ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons Lemony Dill Seasoning 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish ¼ teaspoon black pepper 4 ounces smoked salmon,...

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SALSA OF TUSCANY Tuscan Oil

SALSA OF TUSCANY Tuscan Oil Makes 2 cups ⅔ cup Spanish Manzanilla Olives, drained, chopped 2 medium shallots, peeled, chopped 4 tablespoons Tuscan Oil 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded & diced 2 tablespoons...

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CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO Basil, Garlic & Pine Nut Pesto

CAPRESE STUFFED AVOCADO Basil, Garlic & Pine Nut Pesto Serves 4 ½ cup grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered 4 ounces baby mozzarella balls ¼ cup Basil, Garlic & Pine Nut Pesto ¼ cup water 3 tablespoons EVOO Salt...

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TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SKEWERS Aged Balsamic Vinegar

TOMATO & MOZZARELLA SKEWERS Aged Balsamic Vinegar Makes 26 appetizers 1 pint grape tomatoes (cut in half) ⅛ cup Rosemary, Garlic & Herb Oil 4 ounces fresh mozzarella 1 teaspoon Aged Balsamic Vinegar Fresh basil leaves 1. In a...

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SUNDRIED TOMATO STUFFED MUSHROOMS Sundried Tomato Pesto

SUNDRIED TOMATO STUFFED MUSHROOMS Sundried Tomato Pesto Makes 12...

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TOMATO TART Tandoori Seasoning

TOMATO TART Tandoori Seasoning Serves 6 to 8 425⁰F oven 1 refrigerated pie crust 1 ¾ pounds heirloom tomatoes 5 ounces softened goat cheese 5 ounces softened mascarpone ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan 2 teaspoons Tandoori...

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VEGETABLE FRITTATA Rosemary & Garlic Seasoning

VEGETABLE FRITTATA Rosemary & Garlic Seasoning Serves 6 3 large eggs, plus 3 egg whites ¾ cup cottage cheese 4 ounces smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons Rosemary & Garlic Seasoning 2...

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SWEET BELL PEPPER & SUNDRIED TOMATO SPREAD Sweet Bell Pepper

SWEET BELL PEPPER & SUNDRIED TOMATO SPREAD Sweet Bell Pepper Makes 1 ½ cups 4 tablespoons Sweet Bell Pepper Seasoning ¾ cup Sundried Tomatoes, sliced or diced ½ cup EVOO ½ cup Water 1 teaspoon balsamic...

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SUNDRIED TOMATO TERRINE (w) GOAT CHEESE Sundried Tomato Seasoning & Pesto

SUNDRIED TOMATO TERRINE (w) GOAT CHEESE Sundried Tomato Seasoning & Pesto Serves 6 24 ounces petite diced tomatoes ½ cup EVOO 8 tablespoons Sundried Tomato Seasoning & Pesto ¼ cup water 1 cup chilled whipping...

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PESTO TORTA Basil, Garlic & Pine Nut Pesto

PESTO TORTA Basil, Garlic & Pine Nut Pesto If you possess a small (6”) spring form pan, this makes the recipe very simple but, if not, you can form this by hand. 8 tablespoons Basil, Garlic and Pine Nut Pesto ½ cup...

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BLUE CHEESE GUACAMOLE Guacamole Seasoning

BLUE CHEESE GUACAMOLE Guacamole Seasoning 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded & diced 1 medium tomato, diced 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 tablespoon EVOO 4 tablespoons Guacamole Seasoning ¼ cup coarsely chopped smoked almonds, divided 3...

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APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS Rosemary & Basil Seasoned Sea Salt

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS Rosemary & Basil Seasoned Sea Salt Serves 6 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon EVOO ¾ cup apricot-pineapple preserves 1 tablespoon white vinegar 3 teaspoons Rosemary & Basil Seasoned Sea Salt;...

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PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar Serves 2 1 tablespoon vegetable oil ⅓ cup dried cherries, chopped ¼ cup plain bread crumbs 1 tablespoon water 1 egg yolk 1 ½ tablespoons Parmesan cheese 2...

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ITALIAN BEAN AND OLIVE SPREAD Traditional Italian Seasoning

ITALIAN BEAN AND OLIVE SPREAD Traditional Italian Seasoning Makes 1-1/2 cups spread ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped (not packed in oil) ½ cup boiling water 1 can (15 ounces) cannelloni beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons...

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SPINACH & GARLIC ROULADE Oh! so Garlic!

SPINACH & GARLIC ROULADE Oh! so Garlic! 8 servings as an appetizer 2 – 10 ounce packages fresh baby spinach leaves 1 tablespoon Oh! so Garlic! Seasoning, or to taste 9 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg 7...

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HERBED SNACK MIX Traditional Italian Seasoning

HERBED SNACK MIX Traditional Italian Seasoning 1 ½ cups Corn Chex 1 ½ cups Rice Chex 1 ½ cups Wheat Chex ½ cup garlic bagel chips ½ cup miniature pretzels 4 tablespoons butter, melted ½ teaspoon garlic...

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HERB PARMESAN PITA CHIPS Traditional Italian Seasoning

HERB PARMESAN PITA CHIPS Traditional Italian Seasoning Makes 32 chips 4 small pita breads, wheat or white 2 large egg whites 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Traditional Italian Seasoning 2 tablespoons grated...

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CHEESY ASPARAGUS BITES Traditional Italian Seasoning

CHEESY ASPARAGUS BITES Traditional Italian Seasoning Bake at 350º F ½ cup diced onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese ¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons minced fresh...

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BACON CROSTINI Italian Seasoning

BACON CROSTINI Traditional Italian Seasoning Makes about 30 2 tablespoons Traditional Italian Seasoning 8 ounces softened cream cheese ½ cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 1 large baguette ½ cup real bacon pieces 1. Preheat oven...

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