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MUFFALATA CIGARS

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Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped green olives

1/2 cup finely chopped black olives

1 cup cubed mozzarella

2 TBL olive oil

1 tsp fresh oregano

1 garlic clove, minced

Juice of half a lemon, or to taste

1 package of wonton wrappers
(at least 48)

  1. Combine all ingredients.
  2. Refrigerate at least half an hour.
  3. Fill wontons with one tablespoon of filling.
  4. Roll according to instructions on wonton package.
  5. Fry until crispy (thermometer should read 350) or bake at 375 for 20 minutes, turning once.

Written by REW

December 5, 2008 at 10:44

Posted in HORS D'OEUVRE

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PISTACHIO CREAM RAVIOLI

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Wonton wrappers are the secret to a quick homemade ravioli.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese

1 egg, well beaten

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp black pepper

24 wonton wrappers


Sauce

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated parmesan

1/2 cup finely ground unsalted pistachios + 2 TBL

Ravioli

  1. Boil water for ravioli.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. Combine all ingredients for the filling.
  4. Lay out 12 won tons and place 1 tbl of ricotta mixture in the center.
  5. Lightly dampen the edges with water to make sealing easier.
  6. Put a second wrapper over the first, pressing down around the filling.
  7. Check that you have sealed the edges well.
  8. Place in boiling water for 3 minutes.
  9. Remove from water and place in the broiler until just toasted.  Combine with sauce.
  10. Sprinkle remaining 2 TBL over the finished plate.

Sauce

  1. Combine ingredients for sauce over medium heat.
  2. Salt and pepper to taste and continue to cook on low.
  3. Pay careful attention that it does not burn.

Written by REW

December 5, 2008 at 07:23