SUPER-EASY, SPECIAL DIET-FRIENDLY APPETIZERS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

from Chrissy Mifsud, Independent Epicure Ambassador

White Bean & Artichoke Crackers – Vegan!
  • 1 can (14 oz) unsalted white beans, such as great northern, cannellini, or navy
  • 1 TB Epicure Herb & Garlic Dip Mix or Roasted Garlic Aioli Mix 
  • 1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichokes
 
  1. Drain and reserve liquid from beans. Rinse beans; place in a food processor or high-speed blender with 1⁄4 cup reserved liquid.
  2. Add dip mix and blend until smooth and creamy, about 2 min, scraping down sides as needed.  
  3. Drain artichokes; roughly chop.
  4. Spread bean dip on crackers; top with artichokes. Sprinkle with additional dip mix, if desired. 
 
 
Classy Cucumber Bites – Gluten Free, Keto-friendly!
  • 1⁄2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tsp Epicure 3 Onion Dip Mix
  • 1⁄2 English cucumber
  • 8 cherry tomatoes
 
  1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese and dip mix. Mix well.  
  2. Thinly slice cucumber into about 30 rounds. Slice tomatoes into quarters. 
  3. Spoon about 1 tsp cream cheese mixture onto center of each cucumber. Top with cherry tomatoes; push in gently. 
 
Tip:  For a more elegant presentation, pipe cream cheese mixture onto cucumber slices using a large piping tip. Top with chopped cooked shrimp or smoked salmon.
 
 
Baked Brie & Red Pepper Jelly – Super Quick!
  • 1 wheel (7.2 oz) brie cheese
  • 2 TB Epicure Red Pepper Jelly 
  • 3 dried figs
  • 2 TB pomegranate seeds
  • 2 TB shelled, whole, unsalted pistachios
 
  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. Place brie on baking sheet. Top with jelly. Bake 15 min or until soft.
  3. Meanwhile, trim off the stems of dried figs and cut figs in quarters.
  4. Transfer baked brie to serving dish and top with figs, pomegranate seeds, and pistachios.
 
Tips: Serve with apple slices, pretzels, toasted baguette slices, or crackers.  To save time, microwave brie in an uncovered bowl for 60-90 sec. Invert onto a serving platter and top with Red Pepper Jelly and your favorite toppings.

For more info about Epicure’s clean, gluten-free products and hundreds more easy recipes (including 20-minute meals), go to: ChrissyMifsud.Epicure.com or call/text Chrissy at: 407-234-5739
 
 
 

Next

Welcome to Stroll Lake Forest Magazine's 2023 Year in Review!