Party Food in a Hurry…
Party food, hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, tapas, finger food…whatever the phrase, they're not just a before-dinner treat any more. They can carry the party all by themselves and look good, and taste great, doing it. From a tapas party to a baby shower, party food takes center stage at every gathering.
Here is a fast and easy party feast that you can make in just a few minutes. Baked brie with blueberry chutney, oven-baked pita chips and prosciutto and basil wrapped prawns.
Baked Brie with Blueberry Chutney
Place brie cheese on a oven-proof pan in a 400 oven.
In a medium saucepan add:
One hot chili pepper finely chopped (remove seeds if prefer less spicy)
Juice of ½ lime
2 tsp panela sugar
1 tsp rice vinegar
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cook chutney on medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour over heated Brie.
Oven Baked Pita Chips
Cut pita bread into chips, toss with a little olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Spread on baking tray and place in oven. Bake for 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with Brie.
Prosciutto and Basil Wrapped Prawns
Finely chop a few leaves of basil, place in medium bowl along with, juice of 1/3 of a lemon, splash of white wine, freshly ground black pepper, and 6-12 peeled and de-veined prawns. Toss to mix.
Cut prosciutto ham into strips, place prawns plus basil onto strips of prosciutto ham, roll up and secure with toothpicks.
Pan fry in olive oil on medium heat till lightly browned.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Please note: these recipes are only approximate amounts, Chef Bowen cooks from the heart and rarely measures anything.
Learn how to make these great dishes by watching my Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdqXHxKDiZU
