Or any time really. The last minute gift shopping and wrapping is over in this house. It is time to get down to some serious celebrating of the season!
Our cookies are done, stuffed cabbage done, kielbasa bought, Pierogis are made. What else? Not much…except maybe appetizers. After all when my family gathers for the holidays we “graze” as my daughter likes to tell it.
Here are some grazing appetizers for you to try.
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I am sure some of you know this method of cooking chicken, but for those of you who don’t…well I will just say you are missing a wonderful way to cook chicken. Whether you like chicken breasts, thighs, or legs this recipe is good with all. I like to de-bone my pieces first, it makes it easier to eat when it is done.
This is a great fast recipe. For those budget minded individuals use the fruit that is in season in your area…example: peach salsa. Also if your family doesn’t like Gouda cheese as mine does not, use a cheese they do like. I did find however, that cheddar doesn’t work well with the recipe.
Ingredients
* 4 8-inch flour tortillas
* 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
* 6 oz. Gouda or smoked gouda cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
* 8 oz. cooked or smoked turkey or chicken, chopped
* 1/2 cup bottled roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
* 1 cup mango salsa or mango-peach salsa
* 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro (optional)
This is the season that I love. Gardening is a hobby of mine, I won’t say I am a good gardener, but I find it so relaxing. One of my favorite gardening plants are herbs. I plant them throughout my garden, wherever there is a free patch of dirt.
This is the first year I have planted Cilantro. I like to put it in my salsa and on some meats. Learning about the herbs is part of the fun of growing them.
Summer Party Fun!
Ingredients
* 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
* 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
* 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
* 1 tablespoon pistachio nuts
* 1 green onion (white portion, only), cut up
* 1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
* 2 ounces queso fresco or farmer cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
* 3 tablespoons bottled green salsa
* Few drops bottled hot pepper sauce
Directions
1. In a food processor or blender combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, the 1 tablespoon pistachio nuts, and the onion. Cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside.
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