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Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed
with Smoked Oysters
Yield: 8 servings
Smoked oysters give this hors d’oeuvre an elegant touch. They are a great (and light) way to start a festive event.
Ingredients
4 ounces (115g) smoked oysters - 1 small can
24 cherry tomatoes
Directions
Drain smoked oysters well and place on paper towels.
Slit the tops of each cherry tomato and place an oyster inside the slit.
The oyster will peek out the top of the tomato. If the oysters are too large, cut them in half.
Arrange on a platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 27
Total Fat: trace
% Calories from fat: 9%
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrate: 2g
Cholesterol: 11mg
Sodium: 113mg
Crab Cakes Northwest Style
A touch of curry powder adds a spicy flavor to these yummy morsels. Serve two or three as a main dish, or one as an elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp (30mL) olive oil, divided
3 medium shallots, minced
2 cups (260g) crab meat, fresh
1 Tbsp (15mL) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 medium egg whites
2 Tbsp (30g) lowfat mayonnaise
1/2 cup (55g) bread crumbs, divided
1 tsp (5g) mustard
1/2 tsp (1g) curry powder
1 Tbsp (3g) parsley, finely chopped
1/4 tsp (2g) salt
1/2 tsp (3g) pepper
1/4 cup (30g) bread crumbs
1 Tbsp (15mL) olive oil
Directions
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a nonstick skillet. Sauté shallots for 2 minutes until soft.
Place crabmeat in a bowl and break up with a fork. Add shallots, lemon juice, egg whites, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup (30g) bread crumbs, mustard, curry powder and parsley. Stir well and season with salt and pepper.Cover and chill for 1–3 hours.
When ready to cook, remove from refrigerator. Using a spoon and your hands, mold mixture into 8 cakes. Gently coat each cake with remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs.
Heat remaining oil in a nonstick skillet. Fry cakes 2 or 3 at a time for 5 minutes on each side, turning very carefully. The crab cakes are done when they are a light golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 266
Total Fat: 14g
% Calories from fat: 48%
Protein: 17g
Carbohydrate: 17g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 586mg
Creamy White Bean Dip
Flavorful dip; serve with crackers, vegetables or pita chips. Similar to hummus spread but lighter.
Ingredients
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp (10g) parsley sprigs
1 2/3 cups (300g) cannelini beans, cooked, rinsed and drained (one can)
1 Tbsp (15g) fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp (30g) light sour cream
1 tsp (5g) Tabasco sauce
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
1/4 tsp (1g) pepper
Directions
In food processor, add garlic and parsley; process until finely chopped. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
Chill before serving.
Serving size is 2 Tbsp (30g).
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 44
Total Fat: trace
% Calories from fat: 3%
Protein: 3g
Carbohydrate: 8g
Cholesterol: trace
Sodium: 59mg
Fancy Grilled Mushrooms
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Marinating Time: 1 hr
Yield: 4 servings
Savory and sweet, these earthy delicacies will upgrade even the most basic grill-side meal. Serve as a side dish or as a topping for your favorite grilled main course.
Ingredients
5 medium, fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
2 portobello mushrooms, stems removed and sliced lengthwise
2 Tbsp (30mL) lemon juice
1 tsp (2g) fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 Tbsp (25mL) tamari
2 Tbsp (30mL) rice syrup
1 Tbsp (15mL) sesame oil
2 Tbsp (30mL) vegetable broth
Directions
Combine last 6 ingredients in a small jar or bowl. Pour marinade over mushrooms arranged in a single layer in a baking pan. Turn the mushrooms so both sides are coated. Marinate 1 hour, flipping mushrooms occasionally.
Place marinated mushrooms in a well-oiled grilling basket and cook over medium-hot coals 8 to 10 minutes or until done, turning occasionally and basting with remaining marinade. Watch carefully or they’ll burn.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 75
Fat: 3g
% fat calories: 42%
Cholesterol: 0mg
Carbohydrate: 10g
Protein: 0g
Focaccia and Gorgonzola with Roasted Garlic
Yield: 12 appetizers
Servings: 12
Focaccia bread is a flat, round Italian bread. It can be purchased in most well stocked grocery stores. This appetizer takes some planning ahead, as the garlic needs time to slowly roast, but you will be rewarded with a spectacular hors d’oeuvre.
Ingredients
1 head garlic
1 tsp (5mL) extra virgin olive oil
6 ounces (170g) Gorgonzola cheese*
1 loaf focaccia, about 15 ounces (425g)
Directions
Several hours before serving, roast the garlic.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Slice about 1/2-inch (2cm) of the top of the head of garlic to expose the cloves. Peal off the outer layer or two of skin. (This will depend greatly on the head of garlic that you start with).
Coat the garlic with the olive oil and place in a very small baking dish (or a garlic roaster), cut side up. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and the cloves feel tender to the touch.
Cool for at least 1 hour, untill room temperature.
When cool, carefully separate the cloves, removing all but one or two layers of skin, and arrange on an attractive serving dish.
Cut focaccia bread into 12 slices and place on dish with the garlic and the gorgonzola cheese.
To serve, each person squeezes a clove of the roasted garlic onto a piece of bread, and tops it with a small piece of Gorgonzola. Delicious!
* Allergy notes: The egg protein lysozyme is an unlabeled additive in some cheeses. People allergic to eggs should eliminate any cheese in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 181
Total Fat: 6g
% Calories from fat: 31%
Protein: 7g
Carbohydrate: 25g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Sodium: 198mg
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