Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Two Easy Appetizers...

... made with mustard (yuck!)

I don't know why I made these appetizers when I knew they called for mustard. I HATE mustard. But I thought maybe it would add something to the recipe and I wouldn't really taste it. Turns out you really can't hide mustard.

So if you're not afraid of the yucky yellow stuff, try these at your next party:

PARTY CHEESE BREAD
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 round loaf sourdough bread (1 pound)
  • 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS


In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Arrange cheese slices in cuts. Drizzle butter mixture over bread.

Wrap loaf in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
VERDICT

Looks pretty, cheese is good, mustard it yuck.

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  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • Dash hot pepper sauce
  • Assorted crackers

DIRECTIONS
In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients; stir in crab. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours. Stir in capers and pepper sauce; cook 30 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with crackers.
VERDICT

Couldn't taste any crab, just mustard. Yuck.



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