Showing posts with label Cocktail Party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cocktail Party. Show all posts

9.02.2022

Ham and Cheese Sliders / Roasted Vegetable Sliders

Bring these sliders to your Labor Day gathering with friends this weekend- such a yummy bite of goodness and makes all ages happy. They are a great appetizer or even a quick weekday meal for your family.
Ham and Cheese Sliders


HAM AND CHEESE SLIDERS

1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half 12 count (I made 24 for a staff snack)

½-¾ pound cooked deli ham, thinly sliced

¾ pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced

½ cup butter, melted

1 tbsp dijon mustard

2 tsp poppy seeds

2 tsp dried minced onion

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

¼ teaspoon salt

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13” baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

  • Using a large knife, slice rolls in half horizontally. Do not separate rolls- try to cut them in half as one big “sheet.”

  • Put the bottom layer of rolls in prepared pan, line with cheese, then ham, then another layer of cheese. Add top layer of rolls.

  • Make the sauce: melt butter in microwave safe bowl. Mix in  mustard, poppy seeds, minced onion, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Pour sauce on top of rolls, spreading carefully to put over all the tops. If it spills over, that’s ok. Cover with aluminum foil and let rolls sit for 10 minutes.  

  • Bake covered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Take foil off and cook for a few more minutes. 

  • Slice into individual sliders and serve warm or cold.   




Layer a slice of mozzarella on the bottom, roasted zucchini and red pepper next and top with rolls spread with pesto

ROASTED VEGETABLE SLIDERS

1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half 12 count
8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced into 12 slices
3 zucchini
2 red bell peppers
1/4 home made or jarred pesto

Slice zucchini into 1/4 inch slices and red pepper into quarters. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Roast over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side (pepper may take longer). Put peppers in brown paper bag to steam for 15 minutes. Take out of bag and remove skins from peppers. Spread pesto on top

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9 x 13” baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.

  • Using a large knife, slice rolls in half horizontally. Do not separate rolls- try to cut them in half as one big “sheet.”

  • Slice zucchini into 1/4 inch slices and red pepper into quarters. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Roast over medium heat for 3-5 minutes per side (pepper may take longer). Put peppers in brown paper bag to steam for 15 minutes. Take out of bag and remove skins from peppers. Spread pesto on top layer of rolls.

  • Put the bottom layer of rolls in prepared pan and layer with mozzarella, zucchini, peppers. Place pesto roll sheet on top.

  • Bake covered for 20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Take foil off and cook for a few more minutes. 

  • Slice into individual sliders and serve warm or cold.   



7.18.2014

Friday Night Cocktail Party

Happy Friday! Invite a few friends over and have a spontaneous celebration ~ serve Basil Mint Mojitos, Squash Gallette, Sausage Bites, Cowboy Caviar along with mixed nuts and you have yourself an awesome evening plan. Enjoy!





Friday Night Cocktail Party Menu

   Basil Mint Mojitos
2 fresh mint sprigs, chopped
2 fresh basil sprigs, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) light rum
Chilled seltzer water 

In a tall glass with back of a wooden spoon crush mint and basil with sugar and lime juice until sugar is dissolved and stir in rum. Add ice cubes and top off drink with seltzer water. I mulitplied the ingredients and made pitcher with everything but the selzer water. Then strained the mixture into a glasses and topped them with selzer water so that I wouldn't have to make everyone individual drinks for our second round :)
Stir drink well and garnish with mint, basil, and lemon.

Squash Gallete
1/3 cup ricotta
3 tablespoons pesto
2 yellow and zucchini squash, cut into small circles
olive oil
salt

Lay a sheet of puff pastry on greased cooking sheet and top with ricotta and pesto. Layer squash on top, them drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. 
Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Cut into squares and serve warm or at room temp. 
recipe from  the Forest Feast 

Sausage Bites with Apricot Mustard Dipping Sauce
1 lb sweet Italian sausage (or hot if you like it spicy)
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
1 egg, beaten
sesame seeds

Dipping sauce
2 Tbs Mayonnaise
2 Tbs Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup Apricot Jam

Remove casing from sausage. Cut links into 36 half- inch slices.Put puff pastry on counter  and brush surface with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Using a mini cookie cutter and cut out 36 small circles from the pastry. Place the meat onto a baking sheet and cover each one with a piece of pastry and secure in place with a tooth pick. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 18-20 minutes. While the sausages are baking mix the jam, mayonnaise and mustard for a dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Cowboy Caviar --- find recipe here