Showing posts with label appetizer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label appetizer. Show all posts

Monday 10 June 2019

Corn Potato Crostini/ Potato Open Toast




This is a modified version of Aloo-Chutney Sandwich. I thought to make it from Baguette. I made an open toast aka crostini. This is a Potato corn Crostini recipe. A very simple recipe we have been making it for years. I have used homemade fresh Coriander Chutney with garlic in it. Tip- Do not use Chutney which has coconut in it. It won’t taste good.
This is a party appetizer. I usually serve it in parties.
So give it a try. All you need is-
(Click the link for video recipe)

INGREDIENTS-                                                SERVINGS- 8 slices
1 boiled potato
¼ cup Boiled Corns
¼ cup sliced Onions
8 cherry tomatoes, sliced
1/8th tsp salt
1/4th tsp chat masala
¼ cup mayonnaise
Butter
1 Baguette
2 tbsp Coriander Chutney
4 cheese slices or you can take more

METHOD-
1.    Slice the Baguette. Apply butter over each slice.
2.    Now for the topping. In a bowl mash boiled potatoes.
3.    Add boiled sweet corns, sliced onion and coriander chutney. Mix everything together.
4.    Lastly, add salt and chat masala. Give it a final mix.
5.    Apply this potato topping over each Baguette slice.
6.    Over it spread mayonnaise.
7.    Top it up with slices of tomato and cheese.
8.    Bake these crostini at 200 degree Celsius for 15 minutes.
9.    After 15 minutes crostini’s are ready to serve.

Tip- you can use any cheese of your choice and instead of mayonnaise you can use mint yoghurt.   







 

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Tuesday 7 May 2019

Macaroni Salad





Macaroni Salad is a summer classic. I absolutely love it! It is a healthy, beautiful, colorful, delicious and a flavorful bowl. You can have it as a side dish or even as a party appetizer. I like to carry it while traveling.  I am using some basic salad ingredients for this. And the dressing is sweet and tangy which makes it a hit dish.
Try this recipe and beat the heat. All you need is-

INGREDIENTS                                                          SERVINGS: 2
1 cup Macaroni
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Garlic clove, chopped
¼ cup Red Cabbage, shredded
¼ cup Bell Peppers, diced
¼ cup Cucumber
¼ cup Boiled Corns
¼ cup sliced Onion
¼ cup diced Cherry Tomato

FOR DRESSING:
½ Tsp Black Pepper powder
1 Tsp Oregano
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Honey
½ Tsp Red Chili flakes
½ Tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste or Ketchup
1 Tsp Lemon Juice

METHOD:
1.    Heat olive oil in a pan; add garlic, red cabbage and bell peppers.
2.    Sauté it for 2 minutes on a high flame, till the veggies are soft. Remove it from the flame and keep it aside.
3.    Meanwhile in a bowl add cucumber, onions, tomatoes, corns, macaroni and sautéed veggies. Toss it.
4.     For Dressing- mix honey, olive oil, lemon juice, chili flakes, oregano, salt and black pepper. Mix it well.
5.    Pour the dressing over the salad (step-3).
6.    Toss it again. And serve it.
7.    You can keep it in refrigerator for chilling.
8.    Serve it as an appetizer for party or you can have it in your lunch box as well.




 

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Tuesday 30 April 2019

Pepper Bruschetta




Traditionally Bruschetta is made using tomatoes. I have used Bell Peppers in this version. Quite a simple recipe. It is again a delicious appetizer for a party. You’ve got to try this.
INGREDIENTS:
2 Baguettes
2 Tbsp Butter
¼ cup Mozzarella
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp crushed Garlic
½ cup mix Bell Peppers [Red, yellow and green], chopped
½ cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
¼ cup Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp Oregano
½ Tsp Black pepper, crushed
¼ Tsp Chili Flakes
¼ Tsp Salt

METHOD:
1.    Slice the Baguettes. Make sure slices should be little thick.
2.    Apply butter to each slice.
3.    Grill the slices in the oven. Or Bake it at 200 deg Cel for 10 mins.
4.    The bread should get crispy. Once it is toasted remove it from the oven and keep it aside.
5.    Meanwhile, in a bowl add peppers, crushed garlic, tomatoes, salt, black pepper powder, oregano, chili flakes, olive oil and cheddar cheese.
6.    Mix everything well. The topping is ready.
7.    Place a spoonful of topping over each bread slice.
8.    Lastly put some mozzarella cheese over it.
9.    Bake all the bread slices at 200 deg Cel for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.

10.                      Once the slices are baked, remove it from the oven and serve it.

Serve along with a nice wine. And make your party a bit hit!



 

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Thursday 25 April 2019

Corn Salsa




This is a super fresh corn salad tossed with some peppers, herbs and lime juice. This salad is quite simple yet full of flavors. I think it is the best salad for summer time parties. It is delectable, colorful and looks cute as an appetizer. Serve it with Nachos or with Graham Crackers. All you need is

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups Corns [fresh or frozen]
1 Tbsp Olive oil
¼ cup Spring onions, chopped
½ cup Bell Peppers [green, red and yellow], chopped
½ cup Cherry Tomato
¼ cup Cilantro or coriander
2 Tbsp Lime juice
1 Tsp Mixed Herbs
½ Tsp Red Chili Flakes
¼ Tsp Black Pepper Crushed
¼ Salt or to taste
¼ Cup Cheese [I am using Cheddar cheese]

METHOD:

1.    Heat oil in a pan. Add spring onions and bell peppers. Sauté it on a low flame.
2.    Once the bell peppers gets soft add in corns. Mix it well. Sauté for another one minute.
3.    Add in salt, red chili flakes, herbs, cilantro and crushed black pepper. Mix everything well.
4.    Squeeze in the lemon juice.
5.    Add cheese. Mix it quickly and remove it from the flame. You will see that the cheese gets melt.
6.    Lastly, add the tomatoes toss it and serve it.
7.    Sprinkle some more cheese and cilantro while serving.
8.    It goes well with Nachos or even with Crackers.

Best, light and quick appetizer for cocktail party!
Do try the recipe!


 

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