 Apple
Stuffed Mushrooms
Looking for something different to bring to
the next potluck or party? Try this wonderful appetizer
or side dish. You'll be glad you did!
32 large mushrooms,
fresh vegetable cooking spray
3 Tablespoons celery; finely chopped
1/2 cup apple; minced
2 Tablespoons fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 Tablespoon parsley, fresh; chopped
2 Tablespoons walnuts; finely chopped toasted
1 Tablespoon bleu cheese; crumbled
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Clean the mushrooms with damp paper towels. Remove the
stems; then finely chop 1/3 cup of stems, reserving
remaining stems for another use. Set the mushroom caps
aside.
Coat a small skillet with cooking spray; place over
medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/3 cup reserved chopped
mushroom stems and celery; saute 2 minutes or until
tender. Combine celery mix, apple and next 5 ingredients
in a small bowl; stir well. Spoon 1-1/2 teaspoons apple
mix into each reserved mushroom cap.
Place the filled mushrooms in a 15x10" jelly roll
pan; bake at 350º for 15
minutes. Makes: 32 Servings
Tangy Herbed Onions
This side dish is an easy alternative to
onion rings...and just as delicious!
Bake some up for your family or your next small dinner
party.
You can even cook these on the grill, if you are so
inclined.
4 medium onions
olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Peel the onions and cut a small slice from the top,
leaving the root end whole. Cut each onion from the top
into 8 wedges, taking care not to cut through the root
end. Brush four sheets of aluminum foil with the olive
oil. Mix the remaining ingredients (except for the
breadcrumbs) and rub the mixture into each of the onions.
Wrap each onion securely in its own foil wrapper. Bake at
350º for an hour or until tender. In the last 5 minutes
of baking, open the foil and sprinkle with the
breadcrumbs.
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