GRILLED EGGPLANT STACKS WITH GOAT CHEESE, TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE
A great summertime dish, this is an incredibly delicious recipe. I like to serve these eggplant stacks with grilled steak or chicken but these tasty stacks are good enough all on their own. The combination of the basil oil drizzled on the layers of eggplant with the goat cheese and tomato work so well together. You can't go wrong if you want to use feta instead of the goat cheese, I made a few with each and they are both equally delicious. If you are entertaining, these are a perfect choice to make ahead of time and than bake when you are ready to serve and they make a beautiful presentation!
Provided by Everything Tasty Ki
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut the eggplant into ½" thick rounds. Lightly season them with salt on both sides and let sit on a paper towel for 30 minutes to let water to come out of the eggplant.
- Brush or drizzle olive oil on top of each slice and grill them for 2 -3 minutes each side until cooked.
- Blend the basil leaves with 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Cut the tomatoes crosswise to 1/4" thick rounds.
- On an oiled baking pan or using parchment paper, arrange 4 eggplant rounds side by side. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of the basil-garlic mixture on top of each one, then generously sprinkle the cheese crumbs. Top each with tomato rings. Add another layer of eggplant, basil spread, cheese and tomato rounds and top with the rest of the crumbled feta. Make as many layers as you can. Usually, 1 large eggplant will make 4, 3 layer stacks.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes are wilted and the cheese is soft and melted.
- Enjoy!
HAM 'N' CHEESE BISCUIT STACKS
These finger sandwiches are filling enough to satisfy hearty appetites. I've served the fun little stacks at every event, including holiday gatherings, showers and tailgate parties. -Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Yield 40 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut biscuits in half to make half-circles; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Spread mustard over tops. Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks., Mix butter and green onions. In another bowl, mix mustard, mayonnaise and honey. Split each biscuit into 2 layers., Spread biscuit bottoms with butter mixture; top with ham, cheese, romaine and biscuit tops. Spoon mustard mixture over tops. Thread 1 olive onto each toothpick; insert into stacks. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
POLENTA & GOAT'S CHEESE STACKS
This show-stopping vegetarian main will dazzle dinner party guests and it's special enough to serve on Christmas Day
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 3h40m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For the spinach, boil a kettle and put half the spinach into a colander. Pour over the hot water until it wilts, then cool completely under cold water. Tip into a clean tea towel, then wring out every last drop of water you can. Repeat with the other half.
- For the polenta, bring the stock to the boil in a large pan, then stir in the polenta in a fine, steady stream, so to avoid any lumps. Keep cooking for 5 mins, stirring all the time, until thick. Stir in the butter, Parmesan, half of the spinach, the nutmeg and plenty of seasoning, then leave to cool for a few mins.
- Meanwhile, slice each cheese into three rounds. Tear off six pieces of cling film, about 30cm across, then, while the polenta is still soft, spoon a sixth onto each square. Nestle the slices of cheese on top, then draw the edges of the cling film around and twist, to make burgershaped polenta cakes with the cheese completely sealed in the middle. Cool and chill for up to 2 days.
- Cut the squash and beetroot veg into finger-tip-wide chunks. Keeping the beetroot separate, put the squash, shallots, 2 tbsp extra virgin oil and half of the garlic and herbs into a large bowl, then rub well and leave to marinate for 1 hr. Do the same with the beetroot, remaining herbs and garlic and 1 tbsp oil.
- Heat a small knob of butter in a large non-stick frying pan, then fry the beetroot, herbs and garlic, for 10 mins on a medium heat, stirring often till starting to colour. Tip into one end of a large roasting tin. Wipe out pan, then repeat with the squash and shallots in a little more butter, browning one-third at a time for 5 mins, until tinged golden. Tip into the other end of the tin. Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Transfer the roasting tin to the oven and roast for 40 mins. The veg can be cooled to room temperature at this stage, then covered for up to 24 hrs and crisped up in a hot oven for 15 mins on the day.
- After 40 mins scatter the sesame seeds over the roasted veg, then tip the veg into a large bowl and keep warm. With the roasting tin over a low heat, splash in the Madeira, bubble it down to 2 tbsp, then stir in the honey, balsamic, soy sauce and a little butter. Simmer until just starting to make a syrupy sauce, then stir in the olive oils. Can be made ahead and re-heated.
- Fifteen mins before serving, heat a little oil and remaining butter in a large non-stick frying pan. Once sizzling, add the polenta cakes and fry on both sides for 5 mins until golden. Fry in 2 batches and keep warm. Re-heat the remaining spinach in a pan for a few secs, with a grating more nutmeg and a good pinch of seasoning.
- Sit the polenta cakes on warmed plates, and top with some spinach. Stir parsley into the dressing. Toss the roasted veg with a few tsp, then pile the veg on top of the polenta. Drizzle a little more dressing over and around, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 71 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 3.83 milligram of sodium
SORREL-WRAPPED GOAT CHEESE AND BEET STACKS
Categories Leafy Green Roast Cocktail Party Vegetarian Low/No Sugar Goat Cheese Beet Summer Healthy Gourmet
Yield Makes about 60 hors d'oeuvres
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Wrap beets in foil in 2 packages (3 per package) and roast in middle of oven until tender, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. When cool enough to handle, peel beets and cut off stems and root ends. Halve beets crosswise and arrange, cut sides down, on a work surface. Cut out a cylinder from each half with cookie cutter. Halve each cylinder lengthwise, then cut crosswise into generous 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Line a tray with plastic wrap and brush plastic wrap with some oil. Cut cheese logs crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices with an oiled knife, then halve slices. Arrange cheese slices in 1 layer on tray and brush with some oil, then top each with a slice of beet.
- Arrange sorrel leaf halves, veined sides up, on work surface. Put a cheese and beet stack in middle of each leaf half, then wrap sorrel over stack and secure with a pick.
POLENTA STACKS WITH HAM, SPINACH, AND CHEESE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Position a rack about 6-inches from the broiler and preheat to high. Cut the polenta into 8 squares and transfer to a sheet pan. Pat dry with a paper towel and lightly brush with olive oil. Broil until tops are browned, about 8 minutes. Remove pan from oven.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the garlic and pepper flakes, stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Put the spinach in the pan and season with salt, cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes. Reserve pan.
- Divide the wilted spinach among each polenta square. Divide slices of the meat on top of the spinach and top each square with the cheese. Place under the broiler until cheese melts and just begins to brown, another 4 minutes.
- Heat the sauce in the skillet used for the spinach. Ladle some sauce onto each of 4 plates. Place 2 polenta cakes in the middle of each plate and serve.
- Put the broth and milk in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in the polenta, reduce the heat to low, and cook, whisking occasionally, until the polenta is thick and creamy, about 15 minutes.
- Pull the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the cheese, butter, salt, and pepper. Pour into a baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO STACKS
Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey
Categories Cheese Dairy Tomato Appetizer Marinate Fourth of July Picnic Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Father's Day Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Tailgating Family Reunion Poker/Game Night Grill Grill/Barbecue Party Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk 1 teaspoon oil, mint, cumin, and pinch of freshly ground black pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add cheese slices; toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill pitas until warm and grill marks appear, about 1 minute per side; transfer to serving plate. Grill cheese until grill marks appear and cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute per side. Stack each warm pita with slice of tomato and cheese. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle tomatoes lightly with sea salt.
- Available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores, and Greek markets.
DATE, BLUE CHEESE & PANCETTA POLENTA STACKS
Serve these date, blue cheese and pancetta polenta stacks as canapés at a party. Try a veggie twist by using chopped toasted nuts instead of pancetta for crunch
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Buffet, Canapes, Starter
Time 35m
Yield Serves 6-8 (makes 16)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. On a baking tray, sandwich a single layer of pancetta rashers between two pieces of parchment, then weigh it down with a second tray (this will stop it wrinkling as it cooks). Bake for 10-15 mins until the fat is crisp and golden. Pat with kitchen paper to absorb any excess fat. The pancetta can be cooked a day ahead and chilled. Reheat before serving.
- Oil a 20cm round tin. Boil the stock in a saucepan, then slowly stir in the polenta and simmer for 5 mins, whisking, until thick and smooth. Stir in 1 tbsp oil, the rosemary and parmesan, if using, and season. Spoon the mixture into the tin, level the top, then set in the fridge for at least 1 hr in the fridge or until very firm.
- When ready to eat, heat a griddle pan or non-stick frying pan until hot. Cut the set polenta into 16 wedges, brush with a little oil, then cook for 4 mins on each side or until golden and marked. Transfer to a serving plate or board. The polenta can be griddled a day ahead. Reheat it in a hot oven for a few minutes before serving.
- Meanwhile, use a cutlery knife to push about 1 tsp cheese into the middle of each date half. Thread a cocktail stick through each stuffed date, then add a piece of pancetta, two spinach leaves and a wedge of hot polenta. To serve, drizzle with a little of the pomegranate molasses.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium
STRING CHEESE & FRUIT STACKS
Mild string cheese pairs deliciously with sweet, juicy fruit! String them together on lollipop sticks or wooden skewers for an even sweeter presentation.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 10m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Thread ingredients onto 8 lollipop sticks or wooden skewers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
CHEESE STACKS
Make and share this Cheese Stacks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ShortyBond
Categories Cheese
Time 1h18m
Yield 72 Pieces, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Spread cheddar cheese slices with about 2 teaspoons tomato-basil spreadable cheese. Top with provolone cheese slices; spread with about 2 teaspoons garlic-herb spreadable cheese. Top with swiss cheese; spread with scant 2 teaspoons of dill dip. Top each stack with colby-jack cheese.
- Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Carefully cut each stack on cracker or place a toothpick in each piece, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 55.5, Sodium 336, Carbohydrate 1.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 15.9
SPANISH FRUIT AND CHEESE STACKS
Four ingredients capture the rich flavors of Spain in these impressive, speedy snacks.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove quince paste from container. Cut paste crosswise into 12 equal slices; cut each slice diagonally in half for total of 24 slices.
- Cut cheese into 24 equal slices.
- Cut each pear in half lengthwise and remove core. Cut each half into 6 equal wedges for total of 24 wedges.
- To serve, place pear wedges on serving plate; top each wedge with cheese slice and quince paste slice. Sprinkle with lemon peel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 115 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
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