I know I’ve talked about these in a previous post, but that was before Chicktown Cheese! This is a quick, easy, and scrumptious summer appetizer. The most difficult part is getting your hands on some “sweet” banana peppers. They are easier to find at a farmers market or grow them in your flower bed! Typically…
Category: Appetizers
Corn Cakes with Taco Topping
The star of the show is really the corn cake. It’s perfect as an appetizer, or light meal. Use it as a base and top it with cheese, shredded pork, taco meat, avocado, beans………. For the topping in the picture, I cut strips of hamburger steaks, and sauteed them with Mexican spices. Then I laid…
Basil Shrimp
PrintBasil Shrimp This is an amazing and easy main dish or appetizer.IngredientsExtra large shrimp Extra virgin olive oil Lots of pressed or minced garlic Lots of chopped fresh basil and/or fresh oregano Sea salt (good grade) Freshly ground pepperInstructionsRemove legs from shrimp. Split the shrimp in half lengthwise (I left the shell on). It’s…
Stuffed Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto
It’s looking like you guys may not be fig lovers, but I’m going to keep trying. They are great naturally sweet bites. I mostly use dried figs, so they are always in my pantry. PrintStuffed Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto IngredientsCream cheese Cranberry fig jam, or other of your choosing Pecan or walnut halves Dried figs…
Cooking at the Lodge – Thyme Parmesan Shortbread Crackers
I probably could’ve served just these crackers for the hunters, because they were pretty crazy about them, but dinner was the event! Dinner included some of the favorites of past groups – beef tenderloin, potatoes dauphinoise, sauteed mushrooms, and marinated green beans. I don’t think I’ve given you the green bean recipe, but I will…