Tag Archives: Appetizers

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A simple cheese board has become the Sunday evening dinner menu at our house. While winding down from the weekend and gearing up for productive work weeks, we treat ourselves to some of our favorite cheeses. For easy entertaining or quiet evening snacking, a cheese board is the perfect way to impress or selfishly indulge.
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Tellagio (a Northern Italian cheese made since the 9th century), Gorgonzola Mountain (blue cheese from Lombardi, Italy), Sartori Sar Vecchio (an American version of the Italian Parmigiano Reggiano), Dried Turkish Apricots, Italian Herb Olives, Mixed Berry Jam, red grapes, honey (for the blue cheese), and crostini.

BLT Bites

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To eat very little meat products, I absolutely LOVE bacon. I also love lettuce and tomatoes, but loathe the traditional BLT Sandwich. Odd, I know. So, a desire to enjoy a BLT inspired this simple twist.

Take mini phylo shells (found in your grocery freezer) and thaw. Mix half a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dip mix with 8oz of non-fat sour cream. Place a “dollop” of the ranch dip in the bottom of the shells, top with shredded lettuce, a sliced cherry tomato and crumbled (cooked) bacon. A perfect litle Spring/Summer appetizer.