Marinated Tomatoes and Olives Recipe
2 c. assorted imported olives
2 pints cherry tomatoes
3 T. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 T. white balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Toss. Marinate for 1 hour at room temperature.
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.
As suggested in InStyle magazine. Serves 12.
4c. tangerine or orange juice
1/4c. Rose’s sweetened lime juice
1c. vodka
12 T. boysenberry or blackberry syrup
1 bottle chilled champagne
lime slices or blackberries for garnish
Combine the juices and vodka in a large pitcher. Fill 12 rock glasses with ice and 1 T. syrup. Fill the glasses with the juice/vodka mixture. Top with champagne... Read more »
As suggested in InStyle magazine. Serves 10.
1 1/2c. Bacardi Coco rum
1 1/2c. pineapple juice
3/4c. brandy
1/2c. sweetened coconut cream
2 tsp. almond extract
Combine all ingredients and chill. Serve in ice filled glasses and garnish with pineapples and cherries.
As suggested in InStyle magazine:
2 bottles sparkling wine
Mango liquor, try Hiram Walker Fruja
Fill flutes with the sparkling wine and add a splash of the liquor.
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 on a baking sheet for 2-3 minutes... Read more »
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.
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 aside.
Unfold the pastry and place on lightly floured work... Read more »
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