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Friday, October 13, 2006

5 EASY APPETIZERS

1. Pesto baguette: Slice baguette (1/2"), then toast slices. Spread with store-bought pesto, top with chopped tomatoes.
2. Cucumber rounds: Peel and slice one hothouse cucumber. Spread each slice with dollop of creme fraiche, then top with 3 capers.
3. Broiled mushrooms: Wash and pat dry mushrooms. Remove stems. Fill caps with herbed cheese, such as Rondele, Boursin or Alouette. Broil 5-8 minutes.
4. "Italian-style" platter: Tightly roll deli slices of roast beef and smoked turkey. Cut into thirds. On a round platter lined with red leaf lettuce, decoratively place meats, whole black olives, cubed mozzarella, artichoke hearts, sliced red bell pepper (or roasted red bell peppers from a jar). Lightly drizzle with Italian salad dressing. Offer toothpicks on the side so guests have an easy way to partake of the platter.
5. Cream cheese and lox: In a bowl, mix cream cheese with chopped lox. Spread on whole grain crackers. Garnish with fresh dill (serve immediately or crackers will become soft).

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