Day 2 ~ Let’s Eat!
I’ll be honest… I can’t cook. What I can do is make appetizers for some reason!
I actually enjoy making them but more importantly, I love eating them!
Here’s what’s on the menu for my holiday party’s this year!
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Fig + Blue Cheese Bruschetta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 baguette, sliced into 16 slices
2 tablespoons fig spread or preserves (or you can use plum, apricot, etc.)
4 ounces blue cheese, cut into chunks
Torn fresh basil, for garnish
Charleston Cheese Dip
1/2 cup sour cream
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 dash cayenne pepper
8 butter crackers, crushed, such as Ritz
Corn chips, crackers or bagel chips, for serving
8 slices prosciutto, cooked and crumbled
Lydia’s Indonesian Chicken Skewers + Peanut Sauce
***Photo from Wellplated.com***
Blend peanut butter, garlic, hot water, lime juice, and soy sauce, in a blender until smooth.
Preheat grill to high. Thread chicken onto 16 skewers and place in 1 layer on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of chicken with oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, turning once, about 4 minutes total. Serve immediately, or at room temperature, with peanut sauce on the side.
Stuffed Mushrooms
16 extra-large white mushrooms
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casings
6 scallions, white and green parts, minced
2 garlic cloves minced
2/3 cup panko crumbs
5 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
I hope all of your gatherings this holiday season are filled with family, friends, love and lots of great food!
What’re you serving this year?
XO
DS