New Year’s Eve Appetizers

I’m going to give you a few easy to do appetizers. These are great anytime, watching a game or just as a snack.

Prosciutto Rolls
12 slices of Prosciutto (the DiParma is the best)
4oz cream cheese, softened
1 small jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 TSP dried basil
small pkg fresh Arugula
1 small bottle Balsamic Glaze

Mix the ingredients except the prosciutto, arugula and the glaze.
Lay the prosciutto flat and cover with a layer of the cheese mixture.
Lay the arugula on top and then roll. Cut into 1/2 rolled pieces.
Squirt with glaze and chill until served.

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
6 eggs, hard boiled and chilled, then peeled and sliced in half
1/4 cup mayo
3 TBLS soft cream cheese
1 TSP Dijon mustard
2 TSP fresh preferred, dill weed+some for garnish
dash of salt & pepper
4oz pkg smoked salmon

Mix the egg yolks with all other ingredients except the salmon and dill for garnish until creamy. Stuff the egg white halves. Top with pieces of salmon and dill. Serve chilled.

Brie Honey Apple Bites
1 TSP lemon zest
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts for garnish
2 med apples, finely diced
1/4 cup honey
8oz round of Brie or Camembert cheese with rind, diced into 1/2″ cubes
2 pkgs prepared mini phyllo shell cups, about 24-30 cups.
Preheat oven 400.
Mix together zest, honey and apple. Place a cheese cube in each phyllo cup and top with the apple mixture.
Bake for 6-8 minutes, top with walnuts and serve warm.