Green Chile SquaresNote: Recipe doesn’t call for greasing pan, but I grease with a little butter.  April 12/02 Perfectentertaining.com We love simple recipes, and this one certainly qualifies. With only three ingredients itwhips up in under five minutes and then bakes unattended, making it perfect for parties.It can also be made up to 24 hours ahead…

Grilled Prawns with Gazpacho============================ A combination of a number of different Gazpacho recipes. 7 ripe Italian tomatoes cut into chunks1/4 small English cucumber cut into 1/2 inch pieces2 cloves of garlic minced1/2 green pepper cut into pieces.1 stalk of celery cut into 1/2 inch pieces1/2 small red onion cut into pieces1 tablespoon tomato pastesaltpeppercayenne peppercumingood…

Garlic, Goat Cheese, And Sun dried Tomatoes 1 head garlic1 Can chicken broth½ Cup sun dried tomatoes1 Tablespoon butter3 Tablespoons olive oil1 Teaspoon dried herbs (basil)1 loaf of long Italian bread1 Small round of goat cheese Heat oven to 350 degrees. Add all ingredients together in corning ware dish with lid. Baste throughout cooking period….

Focaccia topped with warm Goat Cheese1 focaccia, homemade or purchases1 roasted red pepper, cut into strips and drizzled with olive oil.1 recipe homemade Tapenade (or purchase already made)Chevre (Goat cheese) Cut the Focaccia into bite size squares. Cut the roasted pepper into small strips. Warm the Goat Cheese in the microwave to soften. Put a…

Escargot Stilton Recipe of the WeekTodd White of I Normandie. 1 dozen large snails3 oz Stilton cheese, cut into small pieces½ cup white wine¾ cup heavy creampinch of diced shallots salt and pepper to taste1 pkg frozen puff pastry (I wouldn’t dream of telling you to make your own – this isperfectly good) Preheat oven…

In toast cups In Puff Pastry Escargot In Mini Toast Cups===========================Source: Elegant Entertaining Cookbook – M. Sable 1 loaf of white bread1/4 cup melted butter1 can escargot (36 to 50 size)1/2 cup dry white wine1/2 cup chicken broth2 shallots2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)1 bay leaf1 cup whipping cream2 cloves of garlicsalt and…

Coconut-Crusted Fried Shrimp ============================ Edited from: Bon Appétit 24 uncooked jumbo shrimp NOTE:  I use Spot Prawns (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, deveined, tails left intact 1/3 cup cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut 3 large egg whites Vegetable oil (for deep-frying) Pineapple-Apricot Salsa Butterfly prawns, cutting each…

Caesar Salad =========== adapted from Pat Davis Cooking School 1 large head of Romaine Lettuce, washed, dried and torn into pieces 1 large clove of garlic 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp. or more to taste Dijon Mustard salt pepper Splash of Worcestershire sauce anchovy fillets 1/4 cup Roquefort cheese (substitute Maytag or another high…

Blue Cheese Tartlets Source: Williams-Sonoma 8 oz tart pastry dough (or frozen puff pastry)3 oz spinach or Swiss Chard1 egg2/3 cups heavy cream¾ cup freshly grated Emmenthaler Cheese¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmegsalt and pepper3 oz Blue Cheese (Roquefort, Gorgonzola, etc.)2 Tablespoons pine nuts If using tart pastry, prepare the dough and refrigeratate 30 minutes before…

Black Olive Tapenade 2 large garlic cloves1 ¾ cups pitted Kalamata olives4 anchovy fillets1 ½ tablespoons drained capers2 to 4 Tablespoons fresh basil1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice¼ cup olive oilsalt/pepper to taste Finely chop the garlic cloves in a food processor. Add olives, anchovies, capers, basil . Process until almost smooth. Add lemon juice. With…