Category: Appetizers

• Pesto Bathed Goat Cheese

  

  Goat cheese is one of our favourite appetizer dishes to serve. Goat cheese is full of flavour going well with other ingredients to make a great spread for bread or crackers We add our own ingredients to this dish: Basil infused oil, roasted cherry tomatoes and basil pesto. Links for each are provided in the…

• Mushroom Turnovers

  

  In the Murlo household, we believe cream cheese makes everything taste great! The dough in this recipe is made with cream cheese so it’s not a surprise this rich appetizer has become one of our favorite Christmas holiday “must haves”. Ingredients8 ounces of cream cheese at room temperature1/2 cup butter softened1 and 1/2 Cup all…

• Roasted Garlic Hummus

  

  Our homemade roasted garlic hummus is easy to prepare and is made often in the Murlo household. Adding roasted sesame seeds takes the flavour profile to the next level! Of course, you can never go wrong with roasted garlic. Ingredients1 19 oz Chickpeas2 Tbsp sesame seeds1 head of garlic3 and 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp…

• Hot Mexican Dip

  

  This Mexican dip is one of our favorite dips to serve over the holidays or special event and os a hit with guests. We serve this dip right out of the oven onto a warming plate to keep this dish warm. Ingredients1 pound ground beefPepper to tasteLow Sodium Taco Seasoning1 (15.5 ounce) can refried beans2 cups shredded mozzarella and…

• Jean’s Carmel Popcorn

  

  As kids we loved cracker jacks.  My mom had found a recipe for Carmel Corn which she modified to taste much like the Cracker Jack taste we loved. Ingredients24 Cups popped popcorn1 1/2 cup peanuts (optional)1 cup butter2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup corn syrup1 Tbsp molasses DirectionsMix together dry ingredients in a large pan.…

• Shrimp Dip

  

  We enjoy this tasty shrimp dip over the Christmas season and special occasions. The bonus? It has cream cheese! Ingredients1 – 250g light cream cheese1/4 cup Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise 1/2 cup Sour Cream1 and 1/2 cups seafood cocktail sauce2 cans cocktail shrimp (106 g)2 cups shredded mozzarella or marble cheese1 green onion, chopped Directions1.…

• Focaccia di Recco

  

  Italian cooking has numerous delicious dishes with few ingredients.  This dish is no exception.  We first saw this dish profiled on the show Pizza Pilgrims and we just had to try it.   The recipe will often have Stracchino cheese.  Unable to find this we have tried both mascarpone or goat cheese and they are…

• Murlo Breaded Mushrooms

  

  Murlo found a breaded mushroom recipe and tried it for the first time with fantastic results!  We altered to our tastes And added our own aioli dipping sauce,  included in the recipe below. Ingredients– 20 Pearl Button Mushrooms– 2 eggs– 1/4C white all purpose flour– 1/2 Tsp Hot sauce– 1/2C Bread Crumbs– 1 TBSP Mrs.…

• Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Dip

  

  The combination of roasted red peppers and goat cheese is fabulous! We make extra dip to keep some in the freezer to have on hand. Serves 6  Ingredients1/3 cup of one large red pepper roasted crushed1 cup softened cream  cheese2/3 cup softened goat cheese1 tsp dried basil Directions1. Place red pepper on a cookie sheet…

• Shrimp Stuffed Mushroom Caps

  

  This appetizer is quick to make and will be a hit with your guests. Ingredients12-14 large cremini mushrooms1/2 cup cream cheese1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese1 tsp minced garlicd1 tsp lime juicedash of salt and pepper9  medium sized shrimp Directions1. In a steaming basket steam shrimp until they turn from grey to pink.  2. Place…