Wild Mushroom Crostini with Truffle Oil
1 french baguette ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil 3 small shallots, finely chopped 2 pounds mixed wild mushrooms, cleaned and chopped (chanterelles, shiitake, crimini, etc.) ½ [...]
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze & Basil
Ingredients 1 Italian baguette 3 pints cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 head garlic, left whole stem end cut off 1 small red onion, small dice 3 tbsp. olive oil ¼ tsp. salt 1 cup + 1 tbsp. balsamic [...]
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
12 eggs 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill weed Fresh pepper 1.5 oz smoked salmon (lox) (from a 4-oz package), [...]
Sirloin Steak Crostini with Blue Cheese Herb Butter or Lemon Parsley Sauce
2-3 lbs. Sirloin Steak – will serve 4-6 people Salt and Pepper 1 Lemon – juiced and zested 1 large clove garlic, minced 1/3-1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3-4 tablespoons fresh [...]
Lobster Crostini with Orange Saffron Aioli
Prepared bread toasts / croutons Defrosted frozen or fresh lobster 1.5 lbs Arugula 1 large chopped shallot Orange juice Olive Oil Salt and pepper In a bowl lightly combine lobster with [...]
Spiced Pecans
1 10-ounce package pecan halves or a mixture of nuts 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons sugar scant 1 [...]