We have always loved to add pepperoncini to our Greek salads. On our last visit to Rhodes we were served these simple but satisfying pre-prandial bites at a little sidewalk cafe near the gate to the port. These pickled peppers, which are just as popular in Italian dishes, are so easily available in the United States and so overlooked when we think of savory appetizers. Our chef simply soaked them for a time in icy water, slit them open, and filled each pepper with an equal amount of local cheese, what tasted like minced salami, and a generous helping of grated onion. Dust this with Greek seasoning, squeeze a little lemon juice over all and warm in a 300 degree oven for ten minutes. You may substitute minced, crispy bacon and Monterey Jack for a departure.
Neighbor Nancy’s Cheesy Stuff
Don’t know how to describe this…is it a dip? Is it a spread? Is it an entree? It really doesn’t matter once you taste it. Just take my word for it and whip this up for your next gathering.
- 8 ounces of old dependable cream cheese
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar or whatever you have
- 1 half cup of mayonnaise
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 dozen well-crumbled ginger snaps
- 1 half cup of pepper jelly
- 1 shot of rum
Combine first four and mix well. Spread on a stoneware serving platter. Sprinkle ginger snaps on top and bake at 350 for ten minutes. Meanwhile, combine pepper jelly with an ounce of rum in a pyrex cup and warm in a microwave. Stir well and pour over cheese mixture, fresh from the oven. Serve with your favorite crackers or more ginger snaps.
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