Category: Light Bites March 2021
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Cajun Shrimp Crostini
Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1/2-1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning10-12 medium shrimp, thawed1/2 French bread baguette, sliced (about 10-12 slices) 1 cup guacamole (or 1 avocado, sliced)squeeze of lime juice (optional) DirectionsCombine olive oil and Cajun seasoning. Add shrimp to a large, sealable bag, then coat with seasoning mixture and marinate 30 minutes. Toast baguette slices until crispy.…
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Strawberry & Goat Cheese Toasts
Ingredients:1/2 French bread baguette, sliced (about 10 pieces)1/2 cup goat cheese10 fresh strawberries, sliced3-4 fresh basil leaves, slicedHoney, for drizzling Directions:Toast baguette until crispy. Then, top with goat cheese, strawberry slices, then basil, and finish each with a drizzle of honey.
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients:10 small to medium stuffing mushrooms2/3 cup sweet onion, finely chopped1/4 cup cherry peppers, finely chopped (substitute roasted peppers to eliminate the spice)2-3 tablespoons regular or reduced fat cream cheese2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for topping Directions:Hollow out mushrooms by removing stem and scooping out insides. Preheat the oven to 350. In a…
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Sweet-Heat Potato Fries
Ingredients:1 pound sweet potatoes, cut into long, thin fries2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or paprika, for a more mild heat)1/4 teaspoon sea salt Directions:Preheat oven to 400. Add cut sweet potatoes to a large bowl. In a small bowl, add olive oil, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and sea salt. Add…
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Bruschetta
Ingredients:4 plum tomatoes, finely chopped1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon balsamic4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced1 clove garlic, minced Directions:In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Let sit 10 minutes, then serve.