Candied Orange Peels

 {Homemade candied orange peels from a family friend.}

Pan-fried Goat Cheese Bites

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

1 x 80 gram slice of goat cheese for one ball {8 cm across 2 cm deep}

1 Tbs Flour

1 Egg Beaten

50 grams of bread crumbs

Directions:

{Slice your 8 cm by 2 cm pieces of cheese. Be sure to use a very sharp nice }

{Wipe the knife off with a warm, wet paper towel in between cuts.}

{your slice may crumble a little. If it does, don’t fret. It’s cheese, after all: Just smooth it into a rough round shape and keep going.}

{Cover goat cheese ball in flour.}

{Dip in egg.}

 {Roll in bread crumbs.}

Fry the cheese

{Sigh. Those words just make me happy.} Pour your olive oil in a nonstick pan. Use just enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Set it on the stove over high heat. When the oil shimmers, you’re ready to fry. Place goat cheese balls in pan and cook until golden brown. 

{Enjoy!}

P.S. Pair with toasted baguette and a sweet bruschetta sauce on top! Drool.

Oh So Appetizing

Tomato and Mozzarella Bites

A great way to serve tomato mozzarella salad. Great presentation. Always a hit. You can find the bite-sized mozzarella at most supermarkets. If they are on the larger side, cut them in half. Remember you can always change the amount of ingredients to work with your number of guest and make it your own!

10 Minutes prep

Ready in 10 Minutes

serves 3-4

Ingredients:

10 Grape tomatoes, halved

10 Fresh basil leaves

10 Balls of fresh mozzarella {often labeled Bocconcini}

1/4 Cup of balsamic vinegar

1/4 Cup Extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

10 Tooth picks

Directions:

1. Using a toothpick, spear a half of a tomato, a piece of basil, a mozzarella ball, and another half of a tomato. Repeat with remaining ingredients. 
2. To prepare your serving dish you can either pour the balsamic and extra virgin olive oil onto a plate, mix then add your mozzarella bites standing up or laying down. Or you can place the two into a bowl for dipping on the side {I personally like having the sauce right on the plate}

{Enjoy!}

Lobster Grilled Cheese

Cook Time for entire recipe:  {if cooking lobster} 30 minutes
Assembly: 15 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 oz grated aged cheddar cheese

½ cooked Canadian Atlantic lobster {or you can substitue with crab meat}

2 tsp chopped parsley

2 tsp chopped chives

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp butter

½ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp white pepper

2 thick slices full fat brie cheese, (2 oz)

Directions:

Lobster can be purchased already steamed or boiled from any major supermarket, but if not

Place live lobster in large pot of boiling water.   If on hand, place a few slices of fresh lemon into boiling water – this will give the lobster a wonderful aroma.

Remove lobster from the boiling water after 5-6 minutes (this timing is for a 1 ¼ lb lobster), until it is cool enough to handle.

Remove lobster from shells, cut into approx. 1” pieces and divide in half, reserving one half for later use.  Take half the lobster meat and combine in a mixing bowl with grated cheddar, mayo and lemon juice.  Fold in chopped parsley and chives.

Place one slice of brie cheese on brioche slice and top with lobster mixture.

Place second slice of brie cheese on top of the lobster mixture and close sandwich with another brioche slice.

Butter both outside sides of the bread and place onto preheated griddle.

Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Place sandwich into 350°F oven for 3-4 minutes or until lobster is heated through and cheese has melted.

Serve with a salad of your choice or spicy tomato soup.