Appetizers & Sweets for the Holidays!

Handcrafted by Janet Landreth, Harmony resident

BEST EVER BRUSCHETTA

Ingredients
  • 1 Baguette, cut in half and toasted
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups minced Roma tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions
Mix all in a medium size bowl and let sit for 15 minutes.
Slice the bread into individual pieces and spoon the mixture on top.


CHOCOLATE ORANGE TRUFFLES 

Ingredients 
  • 1 bag dark chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • Granulated sugar or cocoa powder, to roll finished truffles in
Directions
  1. In a microwave-safe dish, melt the chocolate, string occasionally, until smooth.
  2. Whisk in the heavy cream and continue whisking until the mixture is shiny and smooth. Stir in orange extract.
  3. Cool the mixture to room temperature, then refrigerate until firm but still pliable enough, like fudge. Shape into one-inch balls (If the mixture is too hard to roll into balls, let it stand at room temperature until you are able to roll it). Roll truffles in sugar or cocoa. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.