appetizers

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 cup ripe olives, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 cup mayonnaise Servings: 4 Mix all ingredients. Toast bread on one side and cut in assorted shapes. Spread mixture on untoasted side...

12 ounces canned artichoke hearts 1 small onion, minced 4 large eggs 8 ounces mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper non-toxic flowers to garnish Servings: 24 1. Drain liquid from 1 jar of artichokes into 1-quart saucepan...

2 4.5-oz cans deviled ham 3 tablespoons chopped stuffed green olives 1 tablespoon prepared mustard tabasco sauce to taste 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons milk assorted crackers Servings: 32 1. Blend deviled ham, olives, mustard and tabasco. Form in ball on serving dish; chill. 2...

1/2 pound boneless pork, cut julienne 1 small onion, sliced 1 cup shredded green or chinese cabbage 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup bean or alfalfa sprouts 1/4 cup currants 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 tablespoon soy sauce...

1 pound Ridgeback shrimp, shelled and cooked SAUCE 2 large nectarines, pitted (do not peel) 3 large plums, pitted (do not peel) 3 tablespoons apricot preserves 5 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon dried chile flakes (or jalapeño pepper, finely chopped) 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (or to...

6 ounces pepperoni slices (6 to 8 ounces), cut in 1/2-inch squares 8 ounces ham lunch meat slices, cut in 1/2-inch squares 7 ounces salami, dry type, slices (7 to 8 ounces), cut in 1/2-inch squares 12 ounces Mozzarella cheese, part skim milk, grated (12-16 ounces) 1 cup Romano cheese, grated 4...

1 1/2 pounds large Florida mushrooms (35-45) 3/4 cup Florida celery, chopped 3/4 cup onion, chopped 12 ounces Florida pork sausage 2 cups Florida potatoes, cooked 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 teaspoons onion soup mix Pepper to taste Servings: 45...

1 pound small fresh white mushrooms 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 (3 1/2-ounce) hot Italian sausage, casing removed 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red or green bell pepper 1 tablespoon dried Italian flavored breadcrumbs Servings: 10 Heat oven to 400ºF. Remove...

1 pound Florida potatoes, small round variety (about 14) 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped fine 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Pepper to taste Servings: 8 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wash potatoes, place on pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes...

1 pound small fresh white mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 ounces crumbled Feta (plain or flavored) or goat cheese, about 3/4 cup...

1 pound small to medium-sized fresh white mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Servings: 6 Preheat grill or broiler. Trim mushroom stems...

4 small fully ripened fresh Florida tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup couscous 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup pine nuts Servings: 4 Place tomatoes stem-side down. Cut 1/2 inch off the top of each...

4 medium-sized, fully ripened fresh Florida tomatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing, divided 3/4 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained and...

3/4 cup cooked California rock crab meat, flaked 1/2 cup cabbage, minced 1/3 cup cooked green beans, chopped 1/3 cup raw bean sprouts, chopped 2 tablespoons canned bamboo shoots, chopped 1 teaspoon pickled ginger, minced (1 to 2 teaspoons) 1 tablespoon green onion, chopped 2 tablespoons grated...