Easy Holiday Appetizers

5 Appetizers | Each 5 Ingredients or Less

 Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
Serves 6-8 | Prep Time: 5 min | Total Time: 20 min
INGREDIENTS
1½ lbs (700 g) asparagus (about 18 stalks),
washed, patted dry and trimmed
3 oz (90 g) sliced prosciutto (about 8 slices)
Black pepper, to taste
Prepared balsamic glaze (optional)
Fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) Cut prosciutto
slices in half lengthwise.
2. Wrap each asparagus with one piece of
prosciutto in an upward spiral, starting about 1”
(2.5 cm) above the bottom. (Prosciutto will not
completely cover asparagus stalk).
3. Place on Stone Serving Tray. Sprinkle with black
pepper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until
prosciutto has lightly browned.
4. If desired, garnish with balsamic glaze and
Parmesan cheese shaved with Vegetable Peeler.

Cook's Tips:
Substitute the prosciutto with thinly sliced ham or pancetta.

When you trim the asparagus, save the woody ends for a stock.

You can assemble these ahead of time and bake when you're ready. This versatile dish is great as
an appetizer but can also be served as a side dish.

The temperature and cook time can be flexible. If you plan to bake this alongside another recipe,
you can adjust the temperature down to as low as 400°F (200°C); just cook it for longer (16-18
minutes instead of 10-12) and watch it carefully.
 Brown Sugar Dijon Brie
Serves 12 | Prep Time: 10 min | Total Time: 25 min
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
½ cup (125 mL) sliced almonds, divided 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
½ cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar 2. Coarsely chop ¼ cup (60 mL) of the almonds with the Food
1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard Chopper. Combine the chopped almonds, sugar, and
1 4" (10-cm) round (8 oz./250 g) Brie mustard in a small bowl.
cheese with rind, room temperature 3. Cut the Brie in half horizontally. Place half of the Brie, cut-
1 loaf (16 oz./450) French baguette side up, in the center of the Large Round Stone.
Olive or vegetable oil 4. Spread half of the sugar mixture evenly over the bottom half
of the Brie. Top with the other half of the Brie, cut-side up.
Spread the remaining sugar mixture over the Brie and
sprinkle with the remaining almonds.
5. Cut the baguette on a bias into ¼" (6-mm) slices. Arrange the
slices around the Brie and brush them with oil.
6. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the baguette slices are
golden brown and the Brie begins to soften. Remove from
the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Cook's Tips
The balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and creamy elevates this easy dish.

The rind of the Brie is safe to eat and helps protect and encase the cheese. It also adds a subtle, earthy
flavor. With a soft and tender texture, it complements the creamy cheese inside.

Substitute the almonds for pecans or walnuts (or any nut you have or like!).If you buy raw nuts, toast
them first to intensify the flavors and bring out the oils.

Cutting the baguette on a bias not only makes for a better presentation, there's also more surface
area on the bread, so it means better browning and more room to spread on the delicious Brie!
 3-Minute Dip
Serves 16 | Prep Time: 5 min | Total Time: 8 min
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
Rub and Topping Combinations 1. Choose a rub and topping combination.
1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) Bell Pepper Herb 2. Combine the rub, mozzarella, cream cheese, and
Rub + ½ red bell pepper, diced milk in a small microwave-safe bowl.
1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) Greek Rub + ¼ 3. Microwave, covered, for 2–3 minutes, or until
cucumber, chopped melted, stirring halfway through cooking. Be careful
1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) Sweet Basil Rub + not to overheat.
½ cup grape tomatoes, chopped 4. Remove the bowl from the microwave; stir. Sprinkle
1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) Tex-Mex Rub + 1 with the topping and serve with fresh vegetables or
plum tomato, seeded and diced crackers.
1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) Three Onion Rub
+ 3 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1-2 tbsp (15-30 mL) Herb & Onion
Slow Cooker Seasoning + ¼ red
onion, chopped
Dip Base
4 oz. (125 g) mozzarella cheese, grated
(1 cup/250 mL)
1 pkg (8 oz./250 g) cream cheese,
softened
2 tbsp (30 mL) milk (see Cook's Tip)
Optional: Assorted vegetables or
crackers
 Raspberry Habanero Cream Cheese
Serves 12 | Total Time: 1 min
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
8 oz (250 g) cream cheese 1. Place the block of cream cheese in a shallow dish or on a
¼ cup (50 mL) Raspberry charcuterie board.
Habanero Sauce 2. Pour the Raspberry Habanero Sauce on top. Serve with
Dippers of your choice crackers or other dippers of your choice.

Cook's Tips:
Get creative with your dippers! Try toasted baguette slices, crackers, breadsticks, pretzels, or even
vanilla wafers or shortbread cookies.

You can sub in goat cheese or Brie for the cream cheese. If you use Brie, bake it at 400°F (200°C) for
13-15 minutes before topping with the sauce.

Elevate this appetizer even more by topping with crushed pistachios for added texture and color.
 Italian Herb Bread With Garlic-Parmesan Oil
Serves 9 | Prep Time: 35 min |
Total Time: 50 min, plus 3 hours resting time

INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
1 pkg Italian Herb Bread Mix 1. Combine the Italian Herb Bread Mix and water.
1 cup (250 mL) warm water (105– Cover and let rise for 2 hours.
115°F/40-46°C) 2. Knead dough on a floured surface for 30 seconds;
Garlic-Parmesan Olive Oil place on a Rectangle Stone dusted with flour or
for serving cornmeal. Cover and let rest for 1 hour. Preheat the
oven to 450°F (230°C).
3. Make a few shallow cuts on top of the dough. Bake on
the middle rack until golden brown, 15–20 minutes.
4. Cut into slices and serve with a side of Garlic-
Parmesan Olive Oil for dipping.

Cook's Tips:
Grate fresh Parmesan cheese into the oil.

Sprinkle red pepper flakes or black pepper on the oil to punch up the flavor.
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