Recipes: Appetizers
Grilled Jalapenos Stuffed with Peanut Butter
May 18, 2012
These jalapeno stuffed appetizers will knock your socks off. Not for the heat, but the flavor. Roasting the jalapenos will reduce the heat intensity. The peanut butter with the sweetness of the peach preserves will heighten the flavor even more. The perfect jalapeno roaster is available at Williams Sonoma®. It is a stainless steel rack that will hold 18 jalapenos. If you do not have a rack, then try the second technique. Split the jalapeno lengthwise and remove seeds, leaving the stem. Stuff with peanut butter and top with the apricot preserves. For options, try fat free cream cheese with cilantro or prepared spicy guacamole. Hummus works well too. To reduce the time to fill the jalapenos, a pastry bag filled with the stuffing works well.
Romaine Lettuce Spring Rolls
March 30, 2012
Spring rolls are so named because they are traditionally served on the first day of the Chinese New Year, which is in early spring. The spring roll is more delicate and lighter than traditional egg rolls. A rice wrapper is generally used, but this version is wrapped in a romaine lettuce leaf. The dipping sauce is a great accompaniment.
Bruschetta
December 2, 2010
Bruschetta is truly Italian. The word originates from bruscare, meaning “to roast over the coals.” Traditionally, bruschetta is toasted garlic bread topped with tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. This version is lower in fat and uses plant-sterol margarine. It’s so good, you could put it on shoe leather!