Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight. Stir before serving. Makes about 2 cups. This is even better made with fresh herbs. per 1/4 cup serving: 61 Kcal 0.8g fat (0g sat fat) 13% CFF 80mg Na (2.1g PRO/0.8g FAT/10.3g CHO) R. Winters
Appetizers
Cheese-spinach Appetizers
1. In a large bowl, beat eggs (or egg substitute) with flour until smooth. 2. Squeeze spinach to dry then add to egg mixture along with cottage cheese, cheddar cheese, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Mix well. 3. Pour into 13-by-9-by-2 inch pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with wheat germ and […]
Ligurian Caviale Dei Poveri (simulated Caviar
In food processor or blender, mix all ingredients together to obtain a smooth spread, about 10 seconds. Serve this olive paste “peasant caviar” in a bowl as a side dish to be spread on rustic Italian bread for picnics, barbecues, or a buffet appetizer. Chefs tip: to pit, place olive on a board and press […]
Garlic Guacamole
Mash avocado and tofu in bowl. Squeeze garlic through press and add. Finely chop bell pepper and green onion and stir in. Add herbs and spices. Mix well. Add hot sauce. Stir in lime juice. Eat with tortilla chips. Garlic Guacamole can be refrigerated, but do not make more than a few hours in advance.
Cheesy Mushroom Canapes
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook gently 2 minutes. Add flour and stir into mushroom mixture. Add cheese, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and heat through gently 2 minutes or until mixture begins to melt. Remove from heat and season to taste with pepper. Preheat broiler. Toast bread on one side […]
Crab And Cream Cheese Hors Doeuvres
Blend together all ingredients except almonds and put in shallow baking dish (salt/pepper to taste). Sprinkle almonds over top and bake at 350F until slightly browned on top. Serve hot on crackers. Makes 2 cups.
Portuguese Garlic Dip
Mix all ingredients thoroughly, using just enough mayonnaise to reach preferred spreading or dipping consistency. Serve with chips for dipping or crackers for spreading. Makes 2 cups.
Caviar Dill And Purple Onion Dip
-GARNISH – 1 Egg; Lg, Hard Boiled Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency. Blend in the sour cream and add the remaining ingredients, blending well. Cover and chill. Just before serving, garnish with the egg which has been finely chopped. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Cocktail Rye Bread, Toast […]
Hickory-smoked Cheese Dip
Blend the cottage cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients blending well. Cover and chill. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Potato Chips, Water Crackers, Ham, Mushrooms, Snow Peas
Deviled Tomatoes
Preheat oven to 350F. (175C.). Grease a 9″ square baking pan. Cut 1/3 slice off top of each tomato. Reserve tops for lids. Remove seeds from each tomato. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add garlic, bread crumbs and chopped parsley; mix well. Remove from heat. Add cayenne pepper, paprika, mustard, cheese and salt; mix well. […]