HERB AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

HERB AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS

HERB AND GOAT CHEESE STUFFED MUSHROOMS (Adapted from theroastedroot.net) I LOVE stuffed mushrooms! The fact that they are a one-bite appetizer makes them extra appealing, as that’s what goes first at any dinner party or tailgate.  And these have yummy goat cheese and...
CUBAN SANDWICH ON A STICK

CUBAN SANDWICH ON A STICK

CUBAN SANDWICH ON A STICK (Adapted from call me pmc) Being from Florida, I grew up on Cuban food, and my favorite is a good authentic Cuban sandwich. Now, I (along with everyone else!) am trying to limit the white flour intake, so I’m still going to have the basic...
HOT PEPPERONI MUFFULETTA DIP

HOT PEPPERONI MUFFULETTA DIP

HOT PEPPERONI MUFFULETTA DIP (Adapted from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures) 1 – 8 oz pkg of cream cheese, softened 1 cup pepperoni (preferably uncured), chopped small 1/2 cup sliced green pimento stuffed olives 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped small 1/2 cup...
WARM SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

WARM SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

WARM SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP (Adapted from Taste of Home) 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened (lower fat cream cheese is fine) 2 cups mayonnaise (preferably Hellman’s) 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 jar (7 oz) oil-packed sun-dried...
SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP Sauce  1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 3 to 4 limes) 1 TBSP Asian chili paste 1 TBSP Asian fish sauce Coarse salt For the Shrimp  Canola or safflower oil, for brushing 36 large shrimp (about 3 pounds), peeled and deveined (tails left...