Post by Activities Director on Mar 24, 2010 10:52:05 GMT -5
Tasty cheese spread
Ingredients:
•6 fresh basil leaves
•3 medium cloves garlic
•1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
•1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1 cup chopped walnuts
•1/2 cup olive oil
•fresh basil leaves for garnish
Preparation:
In food processor, process basil and garlic until finely chopped. Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, and olive oil; process until smooth. Transfer spread mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Orange butter
Ingredients:
•1/2 cup softened butter
•1 tbsp orange juice
•1 tsp grated orange peel
Preparation:
Combine butter, orange juice, and orange peel; blend well.
Butter Rum Sauce
Ingredients:
•1 cup light brown sugar, packed
•3 tablespoons flour
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•1/2 cup water
•2 tablespoons butter
•2 teaspoons rum flavoring
•1/2 cup toasted pecans*
Preparation:
In a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, flour, and salt; add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick. Add butter and flavoring. Cool. Stir in toasted pecans.
*To toast nuts, spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a 350° oven, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes. Or, toast in an ungreased skillet over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown and aromatic.
Ingredients:
•6 fresh basil leaves
•3 medium cloves garlic
•1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
•1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
•1 cup chopped walnuts
•1/2 cup olive oil
•fresh basil leaves for garnish
Preparation:
In food processor, process basil and garlic until finely chopped. Add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, and olive oil; process until smooth. Transfer spread mixture to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Orange butter
Ingredients:
•1/2 cup softened butter
•1 tbsp orange juice
•1 tsp grated orange peel
Preparation:
Combine butter, orange juice, and orange peel; blend well.
Butter Rum Sauce
Ingredients:
•1 cup light brown sugar, packed
•3 tablespoons flour
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•1/2 cup water
•2 tablespoons butter
•2 teaspoons rum flavoring
•1/2 cup toasted pecans*
Preparation:
In a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, flour, and salt; add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and thick. Add butter and flavoring. Cool. Stir in toasted pecans.
*To toast nuts, spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in a 350° oven, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes. Or, toast in an ungreased skillet over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown and aromatic.