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Prosciutto-Wrapped Cantaloupe

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:05 by CitizenFood

Makes 1 1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

6 thin slices prosciutto
18 small wedges (3-inches by 2-inches) of cantaloupe

Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 17:03 by CitizenFood

Makes 1 1/2 dozen

Ingredients:

6 thin slices prosciutto
18 marinated miniature fresh mozzarella balls

Pesto Cheese Ball

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 16:34 by CitizenFood

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup basil pesto
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper

Marinated Bocconcini

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 16:33 by CitizenFood

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt

Marinated Goat Cheese

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 16:33 by CitizenFood

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1/4 cup chopped chives
1 teaspoon oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 (8-ounce) round of goat cheese

Parmesan Crisps

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 16:32 by CitizenFood

Makes 20 to 25

Ingredients:

1 pound grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Fried Ravioli

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 16:27 by CitizenFood

Makes 2 dozen

Ingredients:

Peanut Oil
2 Dozen frozen cheese-filled ravioli, slightly thawed
2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs

Marinated Olives

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 16:22 by CitizenFood

This is a great appetizer to make ahead and serve at parties. It goes great with a cheese tray, or by itself!

Serves 15 to 20

½ pound green olives
½ pound Kalamata olives

Baked Ricotta with Sundried Tomatoes, Black Pepper and Parmesan

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 16:20 by CitizenFood

Serves 6

1 1/2 cup fresh whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
1 cup sundried tomatoes in oil

Kalamata Olive Crostini

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 16:18 by CitizenFood

Makes approximately 3 cups

Ingredients:

6 cups Kalamata olives
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons minced parsley
Italian bread, sliced and toasted

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