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Baking Delights: Baking breads and treats for your family

Archive for the ‘Appetizers’ Category

January 18th, 2007

Spanakopita

These were spanakopita and mini crab cakes that were part of our holiday lineup of “Bites”.
To make the spanakopita you need:
1/2 package phyllo dough, thawed and kept moist by covering with plastic wrap and a damp towel
1 1/2 pounds of spinach, trimmed, washed, spun dry — about 1 1/2 cups cooked —
2 tablespoons […]

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December 31st, 2006

Mini Crab Cakes

Here they are uncooked.
1 16-oz can lump crab meat, drained well and picked over
1/2 small onion, grated
1 tablespoon finely minced celery, optional
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions/green onions
1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt to taste
panko crumbs for breading
Combine everything in a bowl. […]

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December 21st, 2006

Spiced Nuts

My favorite spiced nut recipe that’s always a hit at parties calls for egg whites, and I wanted this to be allergy-free for dear hubby, so I made up my own, taking ideas from here and there.
1 cup hazelnuts
1 cup almonds
1 cup walnuts
1 cup pecans
6 tablespoons canola oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 […]

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