Category: Appetizer

Bison Nachos

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Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound ground Bison
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or chili lime seasoning from Trader’s
  • 1 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can pickled jalapenos
  • 1 can medium salsa
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 3 cups shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend)
  • 1 bag organic corn tortilla chips (I used a mix of blue corn & Siete chips)

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees

In a cast iron pan over medium heat olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook thoroughly. About 7-10 minutes. Add taco seasoning and cook another 2-3 minutes.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Put a layer of chips down. Top with 1/2 of the black beans, 1/4 cup salsa, 1.5 cups cheese, 1/2 of the bison, 1/4 cup jalapenos. Place another layer of chips, and top with the rest of the bison, 1/4 cup salsa and jalapenos, the rest of the black beans and cheese.

Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Top with diced avocado and hot sauce as desired.

DIY Charcuterie Board

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To be honest, there is no right recipe here. It is all about what you like and of course the presentation.

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 of your favorite cured meats: I did Coppa and Peppered Turkey
  • 2-3 of your favorite cheese: I did Aged Sharp Cheddar, Pepper Jack, and Asiago
  • 1/4 cup dried tart cherries
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 Honey Crisp Apple
  • 1/4 cup blackberries
  • 10 whole grain wheat thins

Directions:

Find a nice serving dish. Chop the apple in thin slices, chop the cheese in slices as well, arrange on serving board and enjoy!

Super Bowl Appetizers

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Avocado Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

  • 4 pasture-raised eggs
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp diced dill pickles
  • 1/4 tsp red red pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 3 Pieces cooked bacon *optional topping

Instructions

Cook eggs in pot of boiling water for 12 minutes. Strain and add to ice bath to cool for 5-10 minutes.

Gently crack shells, remove and discard. Slice eggs in half, lengthwise and remove cooked yolks with spoon into medium mixing bowl.

Mix the yolks with the smashed avocado, spicy brown mustard, chives, cilantro, diced pickles, pink salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Divide mixture by scooping avocado/egg mixture back into cooked egg whites.

If desired: top with chopped pieces of the bacon, I liked it without, but most people preferred the bacon!

Caprese Skewers

Ingredients

  • 16 ripe cherry tomatoes
  • 16 fresh mozzarella balls or chunks about the same size of the tomato
  • 16 basil leaves
  • 3 T. extra virgin olive oil
  • Premium balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Instructions

Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Pierce one tomato on each skewer and lay them out on a plate.

Next, push one chunk of mozzarella on top of the tomato, and place a basil leaf on top.

Repeat the process until there are 6 pieces on each skewer.

Lay each Caprese Bite in a row, on a platter.

Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper the skewers.

Bacon Wrapped Dates

Ingredients

  • 24 whole pitted dates
  • 12 slices of Bacon (cut in half)
  • 24 whole almonds
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened (I liked using the Kite Hill cream cheese)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and soak toothpicks in water for 30 minutes.

Open up date (open slit where pit was removed.) Fill each date with 1 almond and 1-2 teaspoon cream cheese in each date.

Cut each strip of bacon in half. Wrap one piece of cut bacon around date. Either secure with a pre-soaked toothpick, or place seam side down on a baking tray.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until bacon is crisp.

If you need to make these prior to serving. Assemble and refrigerate until ready to bake.