This is always a hit at parties...
As usual, I don't have exact measurments but I will try to guestimate. Also, I recommend making a double batch, you won't be sorry.
Combine the following three ingredients, shape into a disk shape on the plate on which it will be served
1 package of cream cheese (softened) I use Neufchatel, 1/3 fat and softer
1 TBS minced garlic
2 TBS minced onion
In a sauce pan combine the following ingredients:
1/2 stick of butter
1/2 cup of brown sugar
a couple splashes of worchestershire sauce
a full squirt of yellow mustard
1/2 cup of chopped peacans
pour mixture over the cream cheese and place it in the fridge for about 30 minutes (or longer) to allow it ot set up. serve with wheat thins and gobble it up!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Curried Quinoa
Another made up recipe with vague directions...
Quinoa
Carrots
Onion
Salt
Frozen Peas
Olive Oil
Curry Powder
Water
Corn Starch
Prepare Quinoa according to package directions
Sautee Carrots and Onions in Olive Oil, add a dash of salt. (I left my veggies a little crunchy to make it tates fresh) Just before carrots and onions are the desired tenderness, add the peas and a little water, enough to simmer the veggies.
Add Curry Powder to taste, let veggies simmer while doing the next step.
In a cup, mix a little cornstarch and water together thoroughly then slowly add the mixture to the veggies one tablespoon at a time until the veggies thicken up.
Mix veggies and quinoa together, top with a dab of yogurt or sour cream-- YUM!
Quinoa
Carrots
Onion
Salt
Frozen Peas
Olive Oil
Curry Powder
Water
Corn Starch
Prepare Quinoa according to package directions
Sautee Carrots and Onions in Olive Oil, add a dash of salt. (I left my veggies a little crunchy to make it tates fresh) Just before carrots and onions are the desired tenderness, add the peas and a little water, enough to simmer the veggies.
Add Curry Powder to taste, let veggies simmer while doing the next step.
In a cup, mix a little cornstarch and water together thoroughly then slowly add the mixture to the veggies one tablespoon at a time until the veggies thicken up.
Mix veggies and quinoa together, top with a dab of yogurt or sour cream-- YUM!
Polenta of yumminess
I don't really have a recipe since I made this up on the fly, but it was pretty darned yummy and I highly recommend you try (some variation) of it. :)
Ingredients:
Polenta (I used the kind in a tube from TJ's and sliced it in 1/2 inch slices)
Olive Oil
1:1 Parm Cheese and Cream Cheese (I actually used Neufchatel)
Fresh Basil
Fresh Ground Pepper
Nutmeg (just a pinch!)
Portions should be to taste
Crisp up the slices of polenta in a pan with some olive oil.
Turn on Broiler
While polenta is crisping and broiler is heating, combine the cheeses, basil, pepper and nutmeg in a bowl.
Once the polenta is hot and a little crispy, drain it on some paper towel (if necessary) and place on a cookie sheet. (I used a silpat so I didn't grease it, if you're not using a silpat you may want to spray it with a little cooking spray.) Top the crispy slices of polenta with the cheese mixture and set under the broiler just long enough for the cheese to bubble up.
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
Polenta (I used the kind in a tube from TJ's and sliced it in 1/2 inch slices)
Olive Oil
1:1 Parm Cheese and Cream Cheese (I actually used Neufchatel)
Fresh Basil
Fresh Ground Pepper
Nutmeg (just a pinch!)
Portions should be to taste
Crisp up the slices of polenta in a pan with some olive oil.
Turn on Broiler
While polenta is crisping and broiler is heating, combine the cheeses, basil, pepper and nutmeg in a bowl.
Once the polenta is hot and a little crispy, drain it on some paper towel (if necessary) and place on a cookie sheet. (I used a silpat so I didn't grease it, if you're not using a silpat you may want to spray it with a little cooking spray.) Top the crispy slices of polenta with the cheese mixture and set under the broiler just long enough for the cheese to bubble up.
Enjoy!
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