Sharons Fantastic Fig Appetizer

This is my personal favorite! Its a messy process, but sooooo worth it!!

What You Will Need:

1 Package Fresh Figs
1 Bag Sliced Onions
1 Goat Cheese Log
1 Container Honey
Butter
1 Baguette

How To Prepare:

Cut up Figs and set aside. Throw onions into skillet and saute in butter. Add the sliced figs. After reducing fig and onion mixture, drizzle honey to caramelize. Now take baguette and cut into slices. Spread a small amount of goat cheese on each slice and top with fig mixture. I promise it will be a hit!

Baked Brie w/ Mango Chutney and Pistachios

What You Will Need:

1 Package Brie (your choice which one)
1 jar Mango Chutney
1 bag Roasted and Salted Pistachio Nutmeats

How To Prepare:

Spread a layer of chutney on brie, covering it completely. Top with a sprinkling of the pistachios. Bake at 375 degrees until brie softens (about 5 minutes for a wedge). Spread on mini toasts, crackers or the butter waffle cookies and enjoy
Perfect for Parties!!!

Edamame Salad

What You Will Need:

1 Package Shredded Carrots
1 Package Shelled Edamame
1/3 Package Cashew Pieces
1 Jar Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette

How To Prepare:

Combine carrots, edamame and cashew pieces. Add desired amount of dressing, toss and enjoy!

You can also substitute the vinaigrette for a little rice vinegar and sesame seeds.

Easy Middle Eastern Style Pizza

What You Will Need:

1 Package TJ's Middle Eastern Flatbread
1 Jar Roasted Red Pepper Spread
1 Package crumbled Feta or Goat Cheese (your choice)
1 Package Micro Greens

How To Prepare:

Spread an even coating of red pepper spread on the flatbread. Top with desired amount of goat cheese or feta and place in oven, at 350, until hot and bubbling. Slice and top with micro greens after removed from oven.
Serve in small slices as an appetizer or the whole pizza as a main course personal pizza
Optional: Add Just Chicken for a more filling meal!

6 Layer Smoky Bean Dip

What You Will Need:

2 Cans Cuban Style Black Beans
1 Jar Double Roasted Salsa
1/2 Package Avocado Number Guacamole
3 Tbsp. Sour Cream
Shredded Sharp Cheddar
2 Tbsp. Bruschetta

How To Prepare:

Layer all of the ingredients in the order above in a pan or bowl and serve with chips! SO EASY

Prosciuto & Pesto Breadsticks

What You Will Need:

1 TJ Pizza Dough (any of the three flavors) at room temperature
1 Package Proscuitto Slices (6-7 slices)
Olive Oil (about 1/2 cup for brushing)
1 small jar pesto (can be either the genovese or sun-dried tomato)

How to Prepare:

Follow the instructions on the package of pizza dough, as far as rolling out and preheating oven. Lightly coat top of dough (rolled into a square) with pesto. Dont use too much pesto it will get soggy. Cut proscuitto into 1/2 inch wide strips and place onto dough. Cut dough (with pesto and proscuitto) into strips so that there is a long piece of proscuitto on each strip. Roll and twist each strip two to three times and place onto a baking sheet or baking stone. Lightly brush with olive oil and bake until golden brown

Lisa's Famous Caprese Appetizer

This is an amazing "finger-food" appetizer that is sure to wow your guests
What You Will Need:

1 container Ciliegine Mozzarella Balls
1 container Fresh Basil
1 package mini pearl tomatoes (or, if in season, mini heirloom tomatoes)
1 baguette (thinly sliced)
1 jar Tuscan Italian Dressing
Lemon Pepper to taste

How To Prepare:

Take fresh baguette and slice thinly (but not too thin you want it to be sturdy). Drain ciligine and slice each ball in half. Rinse tomatoes and slice each tomato in half. Take Tuscan dressing and pour a thin layer on a plate. Take baguette slices and place into sauce on plate to coat one side. Take a basil leaf and place on top of bread, dressing side up. Place mozzarella and tomato on top of basil leaf and skewer with a tooth pick. Repeat this process for all slices of bread. Gring some lemon pepper over the top and Voila! Its as easy as that!