SoMD Cookbook: Appetizers

Bruschetta

Submitted by: Trevor Bothwell From "50 Ways to Impress Your Girlfriend's Parents" 1 loaf French Bread 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup fresh Roma tomato, finely diced 1/2 of 1 red pepper, quartered and finely diced 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced 6 cloves fresh garlic, diced 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese salt and cracked black pepper to taste Seasoned Oil: 3/4 cup olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped, or moist basil from a jar 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper Bruschetta, a traditional Italian appetizer, is a delicious beginning to any pasta or red sauce dinner. It may take a few attempts to perfect this hors d'oeuvre, but once you do, you'll make it all the time. In a small mixing bowl, combine basil and olive oil and mix with a pastry brush. Next, add oregano, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder and stir. Slice French bread into one inch thick slices and place in rows onto cookie sheet. Use a fork to prick holes into bread slices. Use pastry brush to coat each bread slice with seasoned oil (be very generous). Add diced red pepper, red onion, garlic, and diced tomatoes (season with a bit of salt and pepper before adding to bread) to each slice of bread; then sprinkle parmesan cheese over the tomatoes. Drizzle a bit more oil over the topping. Bake in oven on 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, or until bread becomes crisp. After baking, remove Bruschetta from oven and add shredded mozzarella cheese over tomato. Sprinkle a bit more oregano over mozzarella and place back into oven to broil on middle oven rack for 2 or 3 minutes, or until cheese becomes golden brown. Once cheese has melted, remove from oven and serve on a tray. Salt to taste. Yield: 12 - 14 slices  [ Photo ]

[ Last Updated: 05-Jan-2006 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Ruth's Crab Dip

Submitted by: Ruth Combs.

• 1 lb lump local crab meat
• 2 teaspoons old bay
• 1 lb. cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 small onion (finely diced)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon mayo

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Serve cold (chill overnight in the refrigerator is best). Just before serving, sprinkle the top with a little parsley, to make it look good.

Great on club crackers.

[ Last Updated: 05-Jan-2006 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Southern Maryland Crab Dip

Submitted by Val Willis-Mayer

Extra rich, and creamy true to the region crab dip, this recipe was given to me by my grandmother.

1 8oz. package philidelphia cream cheese {SOFTENED}
1 heaping Tbs hellmans mayo
3 Dashes of worcestershire
1 pound of fresh crabmeat
Paprika for garnish

Preheat oven to 350
Mix all ingredients. Spread into a pie plate or 8x11 pan.Sprinkle paprika on top to cover dish. cook uncovered for 20-30 min, or until slightly browned on top. Serve with crackers, or bread, or use inside of a bread bowl. Enjoy...

[ Last Updated: 13-Jul-2007 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem

Vicki's Taco Dip

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Brown 1 lb hamburger in skillet & drain. Add 1 pkg taco seasoning mix (following directions on pkg).

Spread 1 can refied beans on a pizza pan. Sprinkle 8 oz pkg Taco Seasoned Cheese. Top with 1 can sliced black olives. Place in oven & bake until cheese melts. Remove from oven.

Add a layer of salsa (small jar), green onions, shredded lettuce & diced tomatoes. Add sour cream, if desired.

Grab the tortilla chips & dig in!!! This recipe Serves 8.

[ Last Updated: 18-Feb-2006 |  Reader Comments  Report Problem