200223 easy make appetizer fig compote cheese Recipes

fresh black figs , medium to large, feta cheese or 6 -9 oz chevre cheese, goat s cheese, walnut halves, roughly chopped, dijon mustard, walnut oil, white wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, fresh fig leaf (to garnish )

ricotta cheese , not skim, mozzarella cheese , not skim, shredded and divided, egg beaters egg substitute, parmesan cheese, frozen spinach, thawed and wrung dry (or 1/4 cup parsley, flat leaf, chopped), cracked black pepper, lasagna noodles (i use the trader joe no boil brand and they are perfect for an 8-inch brownie pan), spaghetti sauce (or your favorite sauce) or 28 oz alfredo sauce (or your favorite sauce), chiffonade basil (to garnish )

figs (fig preserves), shortening, eggs, white sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder

figs, halved, goat cheese, toasted, chopped pecans, bacon, cut in half

walnuts, rosemary , stems discarded, honey, sherry wine vinegar, water, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, arugula, white dried figs, stems removed, goat cheese

fresh figs, blue cheese (to taste), balsamic vinegar (to taste)

unsalted butter, plus more for the ramekins, softened, sugar, all-purpose flour, whole milk, warmed, eggs, separated, kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, mild blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup), cream of tartar, fig compote and other garnishes (see below )

appetizer drumsticks, makes 16 to 18 appetizers, chicken wings, crushed rich round crackers, sesame seed, toasted, paprika, salt, shortening or 1/3 stick, melted, preheat oven to 375of. cut wings in pieces and use the meatier drumstick piece for appetizers. (use remaining wing pieces for soups.) combine cracker crumbs, sesame seed, paprika, and salt. brush meatier end of drumsticks with melted crisco. roll in cracker mixture. place in large shallow baking pan (don tsp crowd). bake at 375aof for 40 to 45 minutes.

fig preserves, prebaked thin pizza crust, gorgonzola cheese, crumbled, pecans, chopped, bacon, cooked and crumbled, pepper to taste, fresh arugula

easy soft waffle mix, flour, nonfat dry milk, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, whisk together all ingredients in medium bowl. layer mixture into 1-pint jar with tight-fitting lid, 1-fifth at a time, packing down lightly before adding the next layer., cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag/recipe car with ribbon., gift tag/recipe card, easy soft waffles, makes 3 9-inch waffles, easy soft waffle mix, sparkling or still water, corn or vegetable oil, egg, orange extract, preheat and prepare waffle iron according to manufacturers directions., place contents of jar in medium mixing bowl; add water, oil, egg and orange extract. stir with wire whisk or fork until most lumps are gone. let mix rest for 5 minutes., pour 1/3 cup batter ( a generous 1/3 cup portion) onto prepared waffle iron. cook until there s no longer any steam coming from the waffle. repeat with remaining batter. serve immediately with your favorite waffle toppings.

crab meat, sliced green onion or to taste, shredded swiss cheese, mayo, lemon juice, curry powder, more to taste) cayenne, pckg flaky-style dinner rolls, salt to taste

eggs, salt, milk, honey mustard, paprika, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper (a pinch), butter, divided, sourdough french bread , large round artisan-style, cut in half to make 4 sandwiches, swiss cheese, good quality, rotisserie-cooked chicken, thinly sliced (i prefer the breast), parmesan cheese, freshly grated, sliced cooked ham, good quality (i prefer off-the-bone from the deli), honey mustard (optional) or raspberry preserves (optional)

red potatoes, sliced, chicken stock, garlic, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, sea salt, lemon pepper, butter, sour cream, chives, chopped, parmesan cheese, shredded

appetizer bread, grated cheddar cheese or an italian mix, mayonnaise, italian herb seasoning, green onions, finely chopped, french bread , halved lengthwise or i always use a fresh deli garlic-spread bread instead, parmesan cheese

whole chestnuts, black mission figs, chestnut honey, truffle cheese, mache, bamboo skewers (soaked ), vinaigrette, shallot, fresh thyme, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper to taste, chestnuts simmered and sauteed with butter, recipe courtesy of don pintabona , executive chef tribeca grill), put 2 lb of chestnuts in cold water, season with a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. cover and reduce the heat to a simmer for 40 minutes until tender. saute the cooked chestnuts with 3 tbsp of butter, reseason with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 2 tbsp of chopped parsley.

black mission figs, blue cheese , cut into cubes, prosciutto (thinly sliced , cut in half lengthwise), extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

vegetable oil, whole milk, warmed to 110 degrees f, active dry yeast, bread flour, eggs, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, at room temperature, dark rum, honey, chopped dried dark figs, ricotta cheese, cream cheese at room temperature, whole eggs, egg yolk, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, ground cardamom, powdered sugar, mint sprigs