Appetizers for Progressive Dinner - Thoughts?
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Comments (8)Sounds lovely, I love appetizers! I add a cheese based appetizer or two and eliminate one of the meats. I'd also be leary of anything requiring a dipping sauce as they can be tricky to serve if you are passing the appetizers and the quests are standing. Also think that something with a zip to it may be nice. Here are two recipes I have great luck with. Spanikopita 16 Oz Phyllo Dough Thawed in the fridge For 24 Hours 10 Oz Frozen Spinach Thawed and drained 3/4 Lb Feta Cheese 1/2 Lb Cottage Cheese - About 1 Cup, Pressed And Drained 1/4 lb Cream Cheese Softened 3 Eggs 1/4 Cup Fresh Dill Chopped Fine Salt Pepper dash of Nutmeg 3/4 Cup Butter Melted In large bowl combine all ingredients except phylo and butter. Working with one sheet of phylo at a time, brush with melted butter and cut in 5 strips lengthwise. Place 1 spoonful of~ mixture at the bottom of each strip about 1 inch from the bottom, fold the bottom piece up over the filling and then fold up into triangles. Fold like you fold a flag, to the left, up , to the right ,up etc. These can be made ahead and frozen for up to three months. When ready to cook:P lace frozen Spanikopita on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm Salt Baked Potatoes With Goat Cheese 3 Cups Kosher Salt 18 Small New Potatoes Halved And Scooped Out Slightly 2 1/2 TBSP Olive Oil 3 Cloves Garlic Minced 14 Oz Goat Cheese At Room Temp 4 Tsp Fresh Thyme Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste Basil Leaves For Garnish Preheat oven to 400 Spread salt on the bottom of an extra large baking dish. Toss potatoes with 2 Tbsp olive oil. Press potatoes cut side up in salt. Roast for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Remove potatoes and scrap off excess salt. Place potatoes on a clean baking sheet. Turn on the broiler. Heat remaining 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil. Saute the garlic until tender Transfer to a medium sized bowl, add cheese, thyme and pepper. Stir to combine. Fill each potato with the goat cheese. Broil for 1 minute or until bubbling. Serve garnished with basil....See MoreRECIPE: Progressive Dinner For February 15
Comments (13)OK, I'm still needing a side dish, and I discovered that we don't have a bread course, so here it is, one of my favorite recipes from Readinglady. I make the dough in my bread machine, then remove, shape and bake. I never use the dough relaxer either, and this dough is silky, tender and easy to work with. Mona Shabelman's Braided Onion Loaf Serving Size : 16 Categories : Breads ABM Dough 3/4 cup water -- (6 ounces) 1/2 cup milk -- (4 ounces) 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour -- (18 1/2 ounces) 1/4 cup sugar -- (1 3/4 ounces) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt -- (3/4 tsp. micro salt) 1 teaspoon yeast -- (instant) 1/4 cup butter -- or oil (2 ounces) 1 egg 2 tablespoons dough relaxer Filling 1/4 cup butter -- (2 ounces) melted 2 cups finely chopped onions -- (8 ounces) OR 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) instant minced onions 1 tablespoon garlic -- minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese -- (1 1/4 ounces) grated Topping 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tablespoon water -- (or bread shine) 3 tablespoons sesame seeds -- (or poppy or caraway or mixed seeds) Manual Method: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all of the dough ingredients, stirring till the mixture starts to leave the sides of the bowl. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased surface, oil your hands, and knead it for 6 to 8 minutes, or until it's smooth and supple. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl or dough-rising bucket, cover the bowl or bucket, and allow the dough to rise till puffy though not necessarily doubled in bulk, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, depending on the warmth of your kitchen. Mixer Method: Combine the ingredients as directed in the previous paragraph, using a flat beater paddle or beaters, then switching to the dough hook(s) and kneading for 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl or dough-rising bucket, cover the bowl or bucket, and allow the dough to rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, till it's puffy though not necessarily doubled in bulk. Bread Machine Method: Place all of the dough ingredients into the pan of your machine, program the machine for manual or dough, and press Start. Take a look at the dough about 10 minutes before the end of the final kneading cycle, and adjust its consistency with additional water or flour, as necessary, to produce a smooth, supple dough. Allow the machine to complete its cycle. Filling: In a medium-sized saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until the onions are soft and golden brown. Remove the pan from the stove, allow it to cool to lukewarm, then stir in the paprika and cheese. Set it aside. Assembly: Turn the dough out onto a lightly oiled or lightly floured work surface. Roll it into an 18 x 12-inch rectangle, and cut it lengthwise into three 18 x 4-inch strips. Place a row of filling down the middle of each strip. Fold the strips over, use the heel of your hand to seal the edges, then roll into logs, sealing the ends. This is a very extensible (stretchy) dough; the logs will try to become VERY long as you roll them, but try to keep them within a few inches of their original length. Braid the logs and place the braid on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover lightly and allow the loaf to rise for 1 hour. Beat the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water and brush the loaf all over with the egg wash. Sprinkle it with the seeds of your choice. Bake the braid in a preheated 375°F oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until it's deep brown and sounds hollow when thumped on the bottom, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into a thick part of the bread (but not into the filling) registers 200°F or higher. Remove the bread from the oven, and allow it to cool somewhat before serving. Yield: 1 large loaf. Note: This could easily be made into two smaller loaves. When you make your original cuts in the dough, simply make one additional crosswise cut, so you have six 9 x 4-inch rectangles (instead of three 18 x 4-inch). Proceed as directed above, making two loaves. You may want to reduce the baking time slightly. Description: "This makes one giant (18-inch) braid, or make two smaller loaves, if you like. Soft and tender, rather than crisp and chewy, it's a nice addition to a dinner breadbasket." Annie...See MoreRECIPE: Progressive Dinner---Last Of The Cycle
Comments (17)I wanted to submit a good recipe for beans, since I think they would match well with the chops and the other entries so far. But recent experience has taught me a good lesson, that what constitutes "good baked beans" depends on the geographical location, heredity, and family history of the taster. Some go for sweet and dark. Others go for a bbq sauce flavour. Still others taste more like chili. No way am I gonna stick my neck out, not in this group ROFL! And since my OWN family recipe basically calls for opening a can of pork'n'beans in tomato sauce and eating it cold from the can, who am I to take such a risk? Fancy occasions warrented heating them up ;). Potatoes. Potatoes are safer. We like potatoes and onions with grilled meats, especially those with a sauce on them. Hands down the best way is slathered in butter, wrapped in foil and grilled until tender, with some crispy bits here and there. Of course, that takes too long and is hard to judge doneness. Sometimes you get a layer of burnt potatos with raw centers, and that is not a good thing. So, I precook my potatoes in the microwave! You can boil them instead, if you like. Wash and poke one large potato per person. Microwave until just underdone. Every microwave I have ever had, had a potato button or setting and each one has worked well. If not, check your instruction booklet for suggestions, it may be in there. Or you can start at 5 minutes on high, and go a minute or two at a time until the potatoes start to give a bit when you squeeze them (careful, HOT). Let the potatoes cool a bit. While they cook and cool, peel and slice or chop a medium onion. Place it in a microwaveable bowl with some butter or margarine. About a tsp to a tbsp per potato. Cover and microwave until the fat is melted and the onions have started to soften. Slice the potatoes and place 1/3 on a double thickness of foil that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon on 1/3 of the onion mixture, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining potatoes and onion mixture, salt and pepper. You can also use a seasoning mix instead of the salt and pepper, or add garlic powder or fresh garlic. Fold the foil to make a package and crimp the edges well. Place the packet on the top rack of the grill while cooking the meat. Sometimes after the meat comes off the grill, we move the potato packet down to the main section to "burn" a little while the meat rests. Careful when opening, that steam is HOT. You could also layer into a sprayed 9x13 dish and bake in the oven instead, for at least 20 minutes on 350-375. Basically, while the grill heats and the meat cooks then rests. While it is good not to let them burn, I have cooked them way longer than necessary and it almost makes them better somehow. Serve with sour cream. In my family it is almost a sacrilidge not to offer sour cream with these, and in fact one might be told not to bother even making them if we've run out!...See MoreRECIPE: Progressive Dinner For April 19
Comments (22)Yummm! All the recipes sound good this week! For what it's worth..my vote for another course would be for the breadstuffs. Seeing as how this menu is leaning towards the cooler climate, I will post one of our favorite salads. Fall Salad with Peppered Pears and Goat Cheese with a Spring Vanilla Vinaigrette - serves 4 4 pears, halved lengthwise, cored and sliced (ripe but firm) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp cracked black pepper 6-8 oz mixed salad greens 4 oz peppered chevre sea salt Spring Vanilla Vinaigrette (also good on strawberry, spinach salad) 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2-3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar (start with two, add extra if needed to taste). 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp dried tarragon leaves 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt Note: I also added 2 tsp dijon tarragon seadoning mix, but if you don't have it, omit or try 1 tsp dijon mustard. Mix well and chill before serving over salad. Salad: Melt butter in a skillet large enough to hold the pears in a single layer. Add the pears and brown sugar. Allow the brown sugar to melt, cover each side of the pear. When pears are tender and a deep caramel colour: add the pepper,stir to coat, season with sea salt. Lift pears and caramel from skillet and keep warm.(I have made this ahead of time and just reheated til warmed through in the microwave. If mixture gets to thick reheat with a bit of water ). Put greens on individual plates, garnish with the pears. Drizzle the dressing over the top and top with pieces of the crumbled peppered goat cheese. Serve immediately. Shelley...See More- 9 years ago
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