La Gougere==========1 cup water (or half milk/half water)1/3 cup butter1/2 teaspoon saltfresh grated nutmegcayenne pepper1 cup flour4 eggs1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard1 cup gruyere cheese1 tsp milkextra cheese for top Bring the water/milk to a boil and add butter. When butter has melted remove pan from heat and add flour, salt, cayenne, nutmeg, pepper and stir…

Hummus======This recipe originated from the Nantucket Open-House Cookbook. This recipe can be cut in half. 3 Large cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1 cup sesame tahini paste1 cup water6 cups canned chick-peas rinsed and drained1 1/2 tablespoons ground cuminSalt to tasteGarnish3 Tablespoons fruity olive oilSweet Hungarian paprikaLemon slicesKalamata OlivesFresh parsley Place the garlic, lemon…

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…