Cucumber Bites
Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese and Dill
This is a crunchy, and fairly light quick little appetizer, snack or side dish. A soft goat cheese would also be excellent on these little cucumber bites. Dill, cucumber and cream cheese are a classic combination. Smoked paprika helps add a warm savory note and coarse sea salt enhances all of the combined flavors.
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Coated Mini Cheese Balls
Thursday Throwback
Mini Cheese Balls
Adapted from Food Network Magazine
These Mini Cheese Balls are a fun little appetizer or snack food for a casual get together. Great for watching a sports game, movie night, or game night. Dividing the cheese into smaller balls allows for various ‘toppings’. Serve with a variety of flavored crackers alongside. Of course, if you wish, you could just make one very large cheese ball.
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Salmon Asparagus and Cream Cheese Omelet
Salmon, Asparagus and Cream Cheese Omelet
I had some leftover salmon and roasted asparagus last week from dinner, so I decided to put it in an omelet. It was a great breakfast dish. It would also make an amazing brunch, lunch or dinner. Add a side salad for a larger meal.
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Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich
Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich with Mint
Here’s a classic sandwich, great for lunch or a snack. Serve with extra vegetable spears and sticks along side.
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Tiramisu Slice
Tiramisu
Here’s an American twist on the classic Italian layered custard dessert. Cream cheese is used instead of mascarpone. Of course if you wish, you can use equal amounts of mascarpone in place of the cream cheese. You could also use Frangelico instead of Kahlua if you wish.
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