Antipasto Platter

Arranging an antipasto platter can be very creative and fun. It’s a great way to start off an Italian meal and can take place of a salad.

Ingredients:

Fresh mozzarella balls
Cherry tomatoes
Green olives
Ham/Prosciutto
Bread sticks
Peperoncini
Artichoke hearts
Italian dressing

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Helpful Hints:

Remember to do the bread sticks & prosciutto right before your guests arrive. You can add other meats like pepperoni and other cured meats to your tray. You can add other types of olives, provolone cheese. It can be as complex or simple as you like.

If you’re on an Atkins diet you can eat everything but the breadsticks.

I love how some of you have taken what you’ve seen here and made it your own. Being creative in the kitchen doesn’t have to be scary, it just has to be fun.

© Nadine Zawacki 2011

Jalapeno Poppers

On doctor’s orders, I started the Atkins diet. It’s been good and encouraging. I’ve lost about 25 lbs. It’s a start but there is a long road ahead. One day at a time.

I love cooking but modifying dishes haven’t been easy. This appetizer is very tasty and I’ve made it before Atkins and it’s what I call, Atkins friendly.

Don’t worry. I’ll be making all types of recipes, but if it’s “Atkins friendly” I’ll let you all know.

Ingredients:

Jalapeno peppers
Cream cheese
Bacon

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Helpful hints: Remember you can use small sweet peppers if you don’t like hot peppers. If you remove “all” of the seeds it won’t be very at all.

I hope you enjoy this recipe. No matter what you’re cooking, remember to have fun in the kitchen.

© Nadine Zawacki 2011

Pepperoni Bread

I learned this recipe from a friend when I was living in New York before all the moving around. It's simple and easy. The flavor and taste is amazing.

Ingredients:

Pepperoni
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Pizza dough
Flour to dust your work space

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Helpful hints: If you bring the pepperoni bread to someone's home, cover bread in tin foil and reheat when you get there.

© Nadine Zawacki 2011

Cheesy Salsa Dip

This recipe came from a friend of mine. It’s quick. It’s easy. It’s cheesy. It’s a big hit at parties or when friends are hanging out.

Ingredients:

15 oz jar of salsa
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
1 package of cream cheese
1 bag of tortilla chips

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Hope you enjoy this dip.

© Nadine Zawacki 2011