3445 mediterranean breeze appetizer Recipes

shrimp, shell and tail removed, deveined , cut lengthwise slightly (12 pieces), salt (or less optional), vinegar, garlic cloves, chopped finely, chopped tomato, chopped finely, olive oil, black pepper (peppercorns ground fine), cayenne pepper (or less optional), ground cumin, dried tarragon, dried oregano, kalamata olives, pits removed and coarsely chopped, capers, feta cheese, crumbled, lemon juice, ouzo (optional), lemons, cut up into wedges

chickpeas, drained (simmered for about 10 minutes if desired), garlic cloves, minced, olive oil (can sub part with juice from chickpeas), tahini (sesame paste), plain yogurt (optional) or 2 tbsp sour cream (optional), fresh lemon juice, shredded lemon zest (optional and if adding cut back on the lemon juice), cumin, salt (or to taste), cayenne pepper, roma tomato, coarsely chopped, kalamata olive, sun-dried tomato , in olive oil (you can also drizzle oil over dip), roasted garlic cloves, feta cheese, crumbled, fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, green onion top, thin sliced, fresh basil, minced, light drizzle extra virgin olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomato, paprika or sumac, pita bread, warmed and cut into triangles

green beans, ends trimmed, mediterranean salad greens, cucumber, peeled, seeded, sliced, grape tomatoes, chunk light tuna, drained, kalamata olives, greek salad dressing, feta cheese with dried basil and tomato

whole grain penne pasta, red onion, cut in strips, fennel bulb, trimmed and cored cut in strips, chickpeas, rinsed and drained, ea. roasted sweet red peppers, chopped, artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered, if whole, flat leaf parsley (chopped ), sliced black olives, italian dressing, crumbled mediterranean feta , from alouette (1 4-oz package)

near east mediterranean rice mix, couscous (no flavor), marinated artichoke hearts, lemon, salt and pepper.

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

mediterranean chicken and pasta with kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes & pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, quartered with scissors, kalamata olives, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite sized chunks, rosemary-infused white wine vinegar, olive oil, onion, chopped fine, roasted garlic, mashed, dried oregano or 1-2 tsp fresh oregano, coarsely cracked black pepper, green or red bell pepper, chopped, crumbled feta cheese, pine nuts, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh grated parmesan or asiago cheese, green onions, chopped, uncooked hearty pasta , like a gemelli or a penne

ground lamb (or other meat. pork works well.), breadcrumbs, semi-soft goat cheese, dried basil or a handful of fresh basil, dried thyme or 1 tbsp of fresh thyme, egg, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar (i used about a tbsp.), flour (for dredging), white wine, orange juice concentrate

light cream cheese, kraft sundried tomato and oregano dressing, garlic, roughly minced, fresh rosemary, stems removed, fresh thyme, in small pieces, black peppercorns, peel of 1 lemon , cut into thin strips

french bread, extra virgin olive oil, ripe plum tomatoes, chopped, red onion, diced, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, white tuna , packed in water, mediterranean tomato sauce (see recipe below ), hard-boiled eggs, leaves romaine lettuce, fresh italian parsley, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, anchovy paste, garlic cloves, crushed, capers, drained, pitted & coarsely chopped imported black olives, fresh ground black pepper

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.

frozen steak-style french fries, dried mediterranean seasoning , like spice islands, mayonnaise, shallots, peeled and finely chopped, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped, dijon mustard, mashed anchovy, pepper

pork chops, with bone, mediterranean spiced sea salt, rosemary, onion and herb seasoning mix, olive oil (for coating ), salt and pepper

olive oil, loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, balsamic vinegar, anchovy fillets, garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, salt, dry mustard, pepper, cooked green beans, pitted kalamata olives, grape tomato halves, mediterranean pasta salad, canned tuna, hard-cooked eggs, quartered, capers, drained, red onions