Category Archives: Appetizers

Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms with Pickled Beets, Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Sandy

If you want to make appetizers, just use the baby portabellos instead of the big guys. Ingredients 1 jar (16 ounces) Whole Pickled Beets 4 large portobello mushrooms (about 1 pound) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper … Continue reading →

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Portabello Mushrooms with Tomato Bruschetta

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Sandy

My this makes me hungry. Trying to stay away from carbs? How about Tomato Bruschetta on a Grilled or Oven Roasted Portabello. Heavenly. Clean the mushrooms by wiping with a towel. Remove the stem so you have a flat mushroom … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms – Spinach, Ricotta and Mozzarella

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Sandy

4 large Portobello mushrooms 2/3 cup Ricotta cheese 10 oz bag spinach, cooked, squeezed and chopped 2 tbsp flour 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cup monterrey jack or mozzarella cheese, grated or finely diced 2 … Continue reading →

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Brushetta – Old Fashion Garlic Bread

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Sandy

Toasted  bread with garlic and olive oil. 12 slices of good rustic bread, baguette preferred  – cut 1/2 inch thick 1-2 garlic cloves – cut in half 1/3 to 1/2 cup virgin olive oil, a fruity olive oil is best Toast … Continue reading →

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Bruschetta with White Beans

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Sandy

White Bean Bruschetta   1 cup canned cannelinni white beans 1/4 tsp ground sage 2 T olive oil 12 slices of bruschetta 24 arugula leeaves, washed and shredded 24 roasted red pepper slices virgin olive oil – if desired freshly … Continue reading →

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Tomato and Basil Topping for Bruschetta

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Sandy

  2 Diced tomatoes (Some recipes would have you peel the tomatoes, not happening in my kitchen. Who has that kinda time?) 5-10 Finely chopped or shredded basil leaves Finely chopped garlic (at least one clove) Splash with Champagne Vinegarette … Continue reading →

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Guacamole

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Sandy

2 medium avocados, peelled and pitted juice of 1/2 lime 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1-2 T cilantro 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped finely 1/4 tsp ground cumin Salt … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Smoked Turkey or Chicken Salad

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Sandy

Years ago, I tasted this smoked turkey salad.  At the time, I made a mental note that I had to make my own version. It was so delicious.  I happen to love chicken or turkey salad, but this one has … Continue reading →

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Butter Poached Lobster

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Sandy

Ingredients • One 8-oz. lobster tail, cut in half • 1 lb. butter, clarified 1 clove garlic Lemon or Lime Wedge Directions Submerge lobster in a pot with clarified butter with garlic. Cook on low heat approximately 10 minutes until … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Mushrooms – Steak, Cheddar and Creamy Horseradish

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Sandy

4 Portabello Mushroom Caps (cleaned) 5 oz steak sliced thinly Cheese- A mixture is always good: cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack touch of creamy horseradish or Onion Marmalade – garnish tops with a bit of carmelized onions. Baked stuffed mushrooms, are … Continue reading →

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