Appetizers

A great start to any meal!!
Antipasti Plate
T he choices are yours, but I highly recommend at least the olives and the 18 Yr Balsamic Vinegar reduction. BHL Ingredients: ½ cup Flying... more info
Barb's Baby Bellas
1- 8 oz pkg of baby portabella mushrooms, about 6 1/3 cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated 2-3 chopped green onions, white only, about 2 teaspoons 2... more info
Basic Dipping Oil (Similar to Carrabba's)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon each of the following 7 dried spices: Ground black pepper, oregano, rosemary, basil, parsley, granulated garlic, kosher salt... more info
Basic Hummus
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, also called chick peas, drained and well rinsed 1/4 cup fresh lemon... more info
Black Bean Hummus
We love hummus. Because we don't use mayo, this is a healthy substitute for sandwiches, tacos, tortillas, or raw veggies. Make it as spicy or... more info
Blackberry Lemon Crostini
Yield: 12-15 Crostini (plan for 2-3 per person) Ingredients: 1/2 pkg ( 6 oz) fresh blackberries, rinsed and dried on paper towels 12-15... more info
Blueberry Peach Salsa
Yield: About 1 cup Ingredients: 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries Zest of 1 lime 1 Tbsp lime juice (about ¼ - ½ of the zested lime) 1... more info
Caprese Appetizer Bites
Serves: 7-15 (Just be warned, each Caprese bite is just that, 1 very big bite. How many each person will eat is just a guesstimate!) Ingredients: 3... more info
Caprese Porobello
Great as an appetizer (you might want to use baby bellas) or an entire meal. BHL Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 2 Portabello mushroom caps, stems... more info
Caprese Salad Appetizer
Yield: 20 Appetizers Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Flying Olive Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You can also use Garlic , Tuscan Herb , a Flying Olive Dipping O... more info
Chef Sheila's Flavored Popcorn
By Chef Sheila Brockman Sheila likes to use Amish ladyfinger popcorn. The popcorn kernels are small and the flavor of your choice of Flying... more info
Chef Sheila's Grilled Pineapple
By Chef Sheila Brockman Sheila likes to use Amish ladyfinger popcorn. The popcorn kernels are small and the flavor of your choice of Flying... more info
Chef Sheila's Havarti Cheese with Praline Sauce
By Chef Sheila Brockman Ingredients: 1 box ditalini or other small pasta of choice 4 Roma tomatoes, diced into small pieces 1 bunch green onions or... more info
Chuck's Favorite Basil and Tomato Bruschetta
Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1 tsp. capers (optional) drained 6 tomatoes, ends removed, rough chopped, (if very juicy, drain) 4-6 cloves garlic, chopped... more info