Snack & Appetizer recipes
Burrata with Fresh Cherries
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 4
Calories: 293kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Burrata cheese
- 1 1/2 cup arugula
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and sliced
- 4 leaves fresh basil, minced
- olive oil
- black pepper
- sliced, toasted bread
Instructions
- 1. Arrange the arugula in the center of a serving platter or plate. Place the burrata on top and use a fork to cut open the center. Sprinkle black pepper on top. 2. Arrange the fresh cherries on top of the arugula. Sprinkle with basil. 3. Arrange sliced bread around the burrata and arugula. Drizzle the whole platter with olive oil.
Notes
Nutrition information does not include the bread.
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Cherry Bruschetta
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 18 Appetizers
Calories: 63kcal
Ingredients
- 18 slices (1/2-inchthick) small baguette-style bread
- 1 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 cups pitted Northwest fresh sweet cherries, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced yellow sweet pepper
- 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp grated lime peel
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp thinly sliced fresh basil
Instructions
- Toastone side of baguette slices at 350°F 5 minutes.
- Turnslices, brush with olive oil and bake 5 minutes longer.
- Combinecherries, cilantro, pepper, green onions, lime juice, lime peel, salt, pepperand remaining olive oil; mix well.
- Topeach slice of baguette with a thin slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, a heapingtablespoon of cherry mixture and sliced basil.
- Servewarm or cold.
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Cherry Berry Fruit Leather
Course: Snack
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 cups feta cheese
- olive oil
- 1/3 cup salt
- You will also need either unbleached parchment paper or a Silpat
Instructions
- Put the cherries, blueberries and water in amedium-sized pot (taller sides are better since you'll be blending in the pot)and bring them to a boil. Simmer until the fruit begins to break down, about 10minutes. Puree the fruit, using an immersion blender or by pouring it into a blender and then back into the pot again.
- If you're using the oven, preheat it to 175°F. Line a jelly-roll pan or rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper or a Silpat and set aside.
- Add the sugar and continue to simmer the fruit puree over low heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to the consistency of baby food - this may take 10-15 minutes.
- Spread the sweetened, thickened puree on to the baking sheet, tilting to create an even layer about 1/4-inch thick. The edges will dry out more quickly so try to leave them a tiny bit thicker.
- If you're using the oven, bake until just tacky to the touch which can take anywhere from 3-6 hours, depending on how juicy your puree is. If you're using a food dehydrator, set it to 130° F and cook for between 6-12 hours, testing every hour or so until smooth to the touch with no visibly wet spots.
- Cool to room temperature. Slide the parchment paper or Silpat onto a cutting board and peel the leather off. Then roll each sheet up and slice it into two- to three inch-wide pieces. Store rolled up in an airtight container on the counter for up to a month.
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Whipped Feta & Cherry Dip
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Course: Snack
Servings: 6
Calories: 176kcal
Whether you need a quick snack or an easy-yet-impressive appetizer for a party, this Whipped Feta & Cherry Dip is the perfect fit. It comes together with simple ingredients in just five minutes for a delicious dish. Grab cherries from the freezer and let them thaw or pit and chop fresh cherries when they’re in season. Serve the dip with sliced, toasted bread or try it with crackers or veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup To a food processor, add the Greek yogurt, feta cheese, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and transfer to a serving bowl or plate. Drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Fresh parsley, minced, for garnish
Sliced bread or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- To a food processor, add the Greek yogurt, feta cheese, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and transfer to a serving bowl or plate. Drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Top the whipped feta dip with chopped cherries and garnish with fresh minced parsley, if desired. Serve with bread or crackers
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