Appetizers

Onion and Goat Cheese Tart

Ingredients 1 tsp. olive oil 3 red onions, thinly sliced 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 10 small oil-cured black olives, pitted and chopped 1 T. chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tsp. dried 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/4 c. chopped basil Directions Heat the oil... Read more »

Blue Cheese Vodka Balls

1/2c. blue cheese 1/2c. cream cheese 1 T. peppered flavored vodka 1 T. fresh, chopped parsley 1/2c. toasted sesame seeds Cream together the first 4 ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate for 35 minutes. Roll into balls and then roll in the sesame seeds until covered evenly. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

Artichoke Bruschetta

2 14 oz. cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 2 ripe medium plum tomatoes, diced 1/2c. chopped red onion 1/2c. grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1/4c. mayonnaise salt and pepper to taste 1 baguette, sliced and toasted Combine all ingredients and serve over toasted bread slices. You can also top the slices with bruschetta and broil... Read more »

Parmesan Garlic Dip Recipe

1 8 oz. container sour cream 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp. salt white pepper to taste Blend all ingredients and serve with crackers and fresh vegetables.

Classic Dip – Two Ways

1 c. chopped vidalia onions 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese Or 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped coarsley 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. shredded parmesan cheese For either recipe, blend all ingredients and pour into a glass or ceramic baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with bagel... Read more »

Baked Brie

Recipe for Baked Brie Ingredients: 2 T. brown sugar 2 T. pecan halves, roughly chopped 1 sheet pastry puff 1 3 1/2″ wheel of Brie, about 8 to 10 ounces 1 egg, lightly beaten Directions: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. In a small bowl, combine sugar and pecans. Set... Read more »