Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Appetizers. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Sun Dried Tomato Crostini

Loaf of French bread, bias sliced
7 oz. jar sun dried tomatoes (drain/dice tomatoes but reserve the oil)
1/2 pkg (4 oz) cream cheese
4-6 oz. feta or goat cheese
1 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup diced onions
3 Tbsp diced olives OR 1 Tbsp capers
2 cloves garlic, minced

In a small bowl, mix sun dried tomatoes, onions, olives & garlic.
In separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, feta/goat cheese & milk until smooth.
Spread reserved oil on slices of bread and toast (I put mine in the broiler).
Spread cheese mix on top of toasted bread and top with tomato mixture.

Great for parties!

Monday, August 13, 2007

Avocado Feta Salsa

2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and chopped
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. snipped fresh oregano
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. red or white wine vinegar
4 oz. feta cheese, coarsely crumbled
Pita chips or tortilla chips

In a medium bowl combine tomatoes, avocado, onion, garlic, parsley, oregano, oil and vinegar. Stir gently to mix Gently stir in feta cheese. Cover and chill for 2 hours or up to 6 hours. Serve salsa with pita or tortilla chips. Makes 12 (1/4 cup) servings.