Mediterranean Burrata

Ingredients

  • 4 Oz Burrata
  • Basil Pesto
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette Glaze
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes – Sliced
  • French Baguette or something similar

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Slice the baguette in half inch pieces at a 45 degree angle.
  3. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and sprayed with olive oil.
  4. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, flip, and bake for another 7 to 9 minutes.
  5. Remove the bread from the oven.
  6. On a large serving plate, spread a layer of basil pesto on the plate. Place the burrata on the plate and add the chopped sun dried tomatoes across the plate. Drizzle the balsamic glaze across the plate and over the burrata.
  7. Add the baguette slices to the plate and on the side in reserve.
  8. Serve and enjoy!

Maryland Crabby Toast

Ingredients

  • 1 Lb Lump Crab Meat
  • 1/2 Cup Mayo
  • 2 Tbs Dijon
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Parsley – Chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tbs Old Bay
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 3/4 Cup Mild Cheddar – Shredded
  • 3/4 Cup Mozzarella – Shredded
  • French Baguette

Directions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, mix the mayo, dijon, parsley, old bay, ground black pepper.
  2. Fold in the crab meat and cheese. Mix well. It’s best to use freshly shredded cheese and not packaged pre-shredded cheese.
  3. Cover and let the mixture set in the refrigerator while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F) and slice your French Baguette in half inch slices at a 45 degree angle.
  4. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil or cooking spray.
  5. Top each slice of bread with two large spoonfulls of the crab mixture and place on the baking sheet. Dust the tops with some more old bay.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes and finish on broil high for 1 to 2 minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Wonton Taco Cups

Ingredients

  • Wonton Wrappers
  • Taco Meat
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Taco Sauce
  • Tomatoes – Diced
  • Lettuce – Shredded
  • Jalapeños
  • Sour Cream
  • Black Olives

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray each muffin tin (large sized) with the cooking spray.
  3. Layer two wontons in each cup, rotating 45 degrees for the second.
  4. Place one large spoonful of taco meat at the bottom, then top with a little taco sauce and shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. It may take longer than 13 minutes, but keep an eye on them so you do not burn the tops and corners of the wontons.
  6. Top the cups with a little taco sauce and your favorite taco accoutrements. Tomatoes, sour cream, lettuce, jalapeños, black olives, more taco sauce, cilantro…
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Mexicorn Taco Dip

Ingredients

  • 8 Oz Cream Cheese – Softened
  • 8 Oz Mayo
  • 8 Oz Sour Cream
  • 8 Oz Pepper Jack Cheese – Shredded
  • 12 Oz Mild Cheddar Cheese – Shredded
  • 2 Cans Mexicorn – Drained
  • 1 Can Rotel – Drained
  • 1/4 Cup Jalapeños – Diced
  • 1 Packet Old el Paso Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 Cup Cilantro – Chopped

Directions

  1. In a large bowl mix the softened cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and taco seasoning with a hand mixer.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to mix.
  3. Place in a large serving container and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  4. Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Wonton Pizza Cups

Ingredients

  • Wonton Wrappers
  • Pizza Sauce (Your favorite)
  • Pepperoni
  • Mozzarella
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Cooking Spray

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray each muffin tin (large sized) with the cooking spray.
  3. Layer two wontons in each cup, rotating 45 degrees for the second.
  4. Place one spoonful of the pizza sauce at the bottom, then top with a single pepperoni, shredded mozzarella, and sprinkle with the italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
  5. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes. It may take longer than 13 minutes, but keep an eye on them so you do not burn the tops and corners of the wontons.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

Italian Cheesy Monkey Bread

Ingredients

  • 14 Dinner Rolls – Frozen
  • Parchment Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Olive Oil Spray
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Cups Mozzarella – Shredded
  • Paper Towels
  • Marinara

Directions

  1. Line a slow cooker with parchment paper that goes up 1 to 2 inches on each side. Spray the parchment paper with olive oil spray.
  2. Place 12 to 14 frozen rolls evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Place the slow cooker on warm, place 2 to 3 paper towels on the top of the slow cooker before lowering the lid.
  4. Cook on warm for 1 1/2 to 2 hours on warm.
  5. Punch the rolls down with your fingers and spray with olive oil spray.
  6. Season the top of the rolls with the garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning.
  7. Place 2 to 3 paper towels on the top of the slow cooker before lowering the lid again and place on high for 1 hour.
  8. Remove the lid, top with the cheese and extra Italian seasoning if you would like and then cover, again, with paper towels and cook on high for 1 hour.
  9. Pull the Italian Cheesy Monkey Bread out from the slow cooker by the parchment paper and serve with marinara.

Hot Taco Dip

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese – Softened
  • 8 oz Sour Cream
  • 16 oz Refried Beans – Canned
  • 4 oz Green Chilis – Dice and drained
  • 1 Cup Pepper Jack Cheese – Shredded
  • 1 Packet Mild Taco Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Cheddar Mexican Cheese Blend- Shredded
  • 2 Plum Tomatoes – Diced
  • Cilantro – Chopped
  • Black Olives – Sliced
  • Corn Tortilla Chips

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, refried beans, pepper jack cheese, diced green chilis, and taco seasoning. Mix well with a hand mixer until smooth.
  3. Spoon the mixture into a 9 x 9 dish. Let it settle and top with the cheddar Mexican cheese blend.
  4. Bake on the center the center rack for between 25 and 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the dip and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Top with the tomatoes, black olives, and cilantro.
  7. Serve with your favorite corn tortilla chips or chips.

Fried Pickle Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1 1/2 Cup Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 1 1/2 Cup Dill Pickles – Chopped
  • 1 Packet Ranch Seasoning
  • 2 Tbs Fresh Dill – Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tbs Fresh Chive – Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 2 Tbs Butter – Unsalted
  • 3/4 Cup Panko

Directions

  1. In a medium sized bowl or container, mix all of the ingredients minus the butter and Panko. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. Before serving, melt the butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat and add the Panko.
  3. Toast the Panko in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes, until it turns dark brown. Move the Panko around periodically to avoid burning.
  4. Place the dip into your preferred serving dish and top with the toasted Panko. Serve with potato chips, preferably ones with ridges.

Pizza Dip

Ingredients

  • 16oz Cream Cheese – Softened
  • 1 Tbs Italian Seasoning
  • Pizza Sauce or Marinara
  • Pepperoni
  • 1 1/2 Cup Mozzarella – Shredded
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 boxes Melba Toast

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees (F).
  2. In a large bowl mix the softened cream cheese and italian seasoning well.
  3. Spoon the cream cheese mixture on the bottom of a 9 x 9 baking dish, 9 to 12 in pie pan, or something that will fit all of the ingredients. Flatten out the cream cheese evenly.
  4. Add a thin layer of pizza sauce or marinara and cover with a layer of pepperoni. Don’t skimp on the pep.
  5. Sprinkle the cheese for the final layer and top with a little pepperoni.
  6. If desired you can add a dash of red pepper flakes.
  7. Bake, uncovered in a 350 degree (F) for 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. Allow the pizza dip to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  9. Serve with melba toast or your choice of sturdy crackers.

French Onion Dip

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Mayo (Dukes)
  • 2 Cups Medium White or Yellow Onion – Diced (2 Onions)
  • 2 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1/3 Cup Chives – Diced
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium pan, heat 1 1/2 Tbs olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the onions in the medium pan for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it does not burn.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and continue to sauté for another 20 minute to brown all of the onions.
  4. Set the onions aside to cool.
  5. Place all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl, to include the cooled onions, and mix well to combine.
  6. Put the mixture in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours, best it is overnight, and then spoon into a serving bowl.
  7. Serve with corn chips or your favorite chip that goes with onions and enjoy!!