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Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer
By Dixie8686
Step 1Place cheese in a small ovenproof dish, and bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown
- 8 to 12 ounces marinated goat cheese or feta, broken into large chunks
- 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 to 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon whole pink peppercorns
- Sliced baguette or crackers, for serving
Smoked Salmon Club Sandwich
By Dixie8686
1. Toast bread. Spread cream cheese
- 8 slices white/whole wheat bread
- 3 oz Light Philadelphia cream cheese
- 1/3 cucumber, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz smoked salmon (aka lox)
- 1/4 cup red onions, sliced
- toothpicks
Smoky Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 5 slices bacon
- 1 cup grated smoked Cheddar (one 4-ounce block)
- 1 cup grated smoked Gouda cheese (one 4-ounce block)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- One 2-ounce jar diced pimentos, drained
- Glug hot sauce, such as Texas Pete's
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 pieces sturdy white bread
Shortbread Hearts
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3/4 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Lobster & Potato Salad
By Dixie8686
Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by 1 inch
- 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled small Yukon Gold potatoes (1 1/2-inch diameter)
- Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup good olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- 1 cup thinly sliced scallions (6 to 8 scallions)
- 1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diced celery
- 1/2 cup (1/4-inch) diced red onion
- 1 1/2 pounds cooked lobster meat, 1-inch-diced
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon
Roasted Artichoke Salad
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 4 boxes (9 ounces each) frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted
- Good olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 5 tablespoons white wine or champagne vinegar, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 6 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 roasted red peppers, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup minced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 pinches hot red pepper flakes (optional)
Spicy Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
By Dixie8686
2010, Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That?, All Rights Reserved
- 3 cups (1-inch diced) bread cubes from a round rustic bread, crusts removed
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 pounds ground turkey (85-percent to 92-percent lean)
- 1/2 pound sweet Italian pork sausage, casings removed
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated aged Asiago cheese
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons good olive oil, plus extra for brushing the meatballs
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 (24-ounce) jars good marinara sauce, such as Rao's
- 2 pounds dried spaghetti, such as De Cecco
- Freshly grated Parmesan (or Asiago) cheese, for serving
Bruschetta with Peppers & Gorgonzola
By Dixie8686
With bright bell pepper notes highlighted by bursts of salty capers and topped with zesty Gorgonzola, this bruschet...
- 2 tablespoons, plus more for toasting the bread
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 baguette
- 3 ounces creamy Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, at room temperature
Daddy's Biscuits
By Dixie8686
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- Cooking spray
- 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 2 cups self-rising flour (see Note), plus more for dusting
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, well shaken
Cookie Glaze
By Dixie8686
Mix the confectioners sugar with 2 tablespoons of water until it forms a thin smooth glaze
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- Sugar sprinkles, such as hot pink or white, for decorating
- 14 to 16 bakery shortbread or sugar cookies