Brie is such a versatile cheese for appetizers. You can bake it in puff pastry, bake it in the oven with various toppings, split it in half and stuff it with a filling or in this case marinate it and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Spreads
In this recipe for Baked Brie, the brie is sliced in half through the middle and filled with sun dried tomato and pesto. A different presentation for Baked Brie, and very yummy. Basil is at it’s prime right now, both … Continue reading
How refreshing to serve a dip that goes well with both crackers and vegetables. Ginger Curry Dip with Mango Chutney calls for chopped cashews, but I have made it without the nuts for people with allergies and it works just … Continue reading
Brie with Sundried Tomato Pesto is a delicious appetizer that can be prepared in advance and then popped into the oven just before serving. Serve it with thin slices of baguette or plain crisp crackers. I have also made … Continue reading
Red Pepper Jelly Cheesecake is a savory cheesecake which is made with the traditional cheesecake ingredients of eggs and cream cheese, but additionally has some garlic and red pepper jelly for the savory twist. This recipe is always a hit, … Continue reading
My friend Carol and her family were stationed in California for awhile. I cannot remember much of what happened there except for her discovery of this recipe for Jesibel Sauce. If you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer … Continue reading
I am always on the lookout for a new dip or spread to bring to potlucks or to prepare in a hurry when company arrives. This recipe fits the bill. It is a snap to make and only requires 1 … Continue reading
With an origin dating back to the 15th century in Italy, Bruschetta (pronounced bru-SKET-ah) makes for an amazing antipasto. Bruschetta is simply crusty bread, spread with olive oil and then grilled on a griddle. It is immediately topped with … Continue reading
This Spicy Feta Dip, which is Greek in origin, is a combination of Feta and Roasted Red Peppers with chilies. I prefer to use Chipolte olive oil to drizzle on the top instead of the regular olive oil and cayenne … Continue reading
These hearty Portabello Vegetable Stacks are wonderful to serve with barbecued steak, lamb chops or pork chops. I have also used them as an entree for a vegetarian meal. Some people may prefer to use raw onion, instead of the … Continue reading