Archive for the 'Appetizers' Category

Cauliflower With Red, Green And Black Confetti

1 head cauliflower, separated into bite size florets Coarse salt, as needed 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil 1 large garlic clove, cracked 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained, and diced into small bits 16 oil cured olives, drained, and chopped into small bits 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley tops, finely [...]

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Marinated Carrots

3 lbs. carrots 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings 3/4 cup cider vinegar 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 cup snipped parsley Peel and cut the carrots diagonally into 1/4 inch slices. Cook in boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes; [...]

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Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

My favorite snack for Thanksgiving or Halloween is toasted pumkin seeds. 1. Scoop the seeds from pumpkin 2. Separate seeds from pulp and rinse. You may have to pick them out by hand. 3. Drain and dry seeds. 4. Put seeds on cookie tray or toaster tray. 5. Sprinkle with salt. 6. Toast at 300 [...]

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Crab Puffs

Crab Puffs 1 pkg. wanton skins 8 oz. cream cheese 7 1/2 oz. crab 2 tsp. soft breadcrumbs 2 drops sesame oil Combine all ingredients except skins. Fill squares with 1 tsp. of the mixture and fold over, making triangles. Moisten to seal edges. Fry in oil heated to 370 F for 3 minutes, or [...]

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