REPORT #1674
“I love it because it’s not the traditional cheese and crackers and nachos, things that are heavy.”
Nancy Starziano
General Manager & Executive Chef
Eastside Marketplace
Providence, RI
Antipasto Bake
Ingredients:
1 15.5 oz package Pillsbury Grands Cresent Rolls
1/8 pound black forest ham
1/8 pound hot capicola ham
1/8 pound provolone cheese
1/8 pound salami
1/8 pound swiss cheese
1/8 pound pepperoni
1/4 pound roasted red pepper, well drained
1 extra large egg
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 dash garlic powder
3/4 cup chopped black olives
Directions:
Spray an 8 1/2 " X 8 1/2 " baking pan with pan release. Roll out half of the cresent rolls and spread to fit in the bottom of the pan. Layer the meats and cheese in the order above. Spread the roasted red pepper over the top. Mix together the egg, Parmesan and garlic powder. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle the chopped black olives over all. Top everything with the remaining crescent rolls and bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour or until golden brown and heated through.
Cooking Tip: All meats and cheeses should be sliced thin.
Seared Tuna with Wasabi Mayonnaise
Ingredients:
1 pound tuna, sushi quality, cut into 2" diameter strips
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 3.5 package rice crunch crackers
1 10 oz bottle Gold's Wasabi Sauce
Directions:
Mix together the pepper, lemon, and parsley. Roll the tuna in the mixture. Preheat a sauté pan on high. Pour in a tablespoon of sesame oil. Sear the tuna on each side - total cooking time about 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and let rest for two minutes. Arrange the crackers on a platter. Slice the tuna into 1/4" thick slices. Place one slice on each cracker. Drizzle with wasabi mayonnaise.
SMART WOMAN CONTACT:
Nancy Starziano
Eastside Marketplace
Providence, RI
Nancy@eastsidemarket.com
