Friday, January 8, 2010

Club Sandwich


Holiday Fun...having a break at mum's for a few days. Needing a break from the beach we hit the Opportunity shops in the Southern Highlands, ('Op' shopping), it was heaps of fun! I picked up this great find, a Tupperware jelly ring mould for a buck. Home and a wash, I made this great jelly mould 'Club' Sandwich. Here's how and remember 'holiday fun' ideas don't always need to break the bank!
Club Sandwich
Ingredients
1 sliced loaf of fresh white bread, crusts removed
250g of any cold meat (or 6 eggs and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, mashed)
200g sliced cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or avocado mashed with a squeeze lemon)
1 cup shredded lettuce (optional)
2 tomatoes thinly sliced (optional)
cooking spray
Method
Completely spray jelly mould with a light spray of cooking oil. Line entire jelly mould with bread. Place a layer of sandwich filling choice on to the bread lined mould, eg. mayonnaise, bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce. Completely cover with another layer of bread. Repeat this process until mould is completely filled to the top. Finish with a layer of bread. Place the mould lid tightly onto the top of the mould ring. Filling should be slightly bulging on top. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Unmould onto a flat plate. Cut into wedges and serve. Great to pack for a picnic. Just pop out onto a plate when ready to serve, wherever you are!

Friday, January 1, 2010

Quick and easy holiday nibbles


Happy New Year! Off to a party? Bring a plate please. Cost of living seems to soar when we can least afford it! Seafood is no exception. These nibbles are dead easy, inexpensive and appeal to the seafood lovers out there. Nice with a glass of champagne! And don't forget. For more finger food ideas go to http://www.somethingfromnothing.com.au/
Smoked Salmon Bites
Ingredients.
100g smoked salmon
1/2 cup good mayonnaise
2 tspns Horseradish Cream
Capers (2 or 3 per cracker)
Cracker biscuits. (I used Ritz)

Method
Combine Mayo and horseradish cream. Spread onto crackers. Top with a small amount of salmon and garnish with the capers.

Smoked Oyster Mini Toasts
Ingredients
1 tin Smoked Oysters (I used John West Chilli Oysters)
Cream cheese spread (I used Phillidelphia)
1/2 pack shop bought mini toast squares

Method
Spread each toast with a little cream cheese. Top with an oyster. Arrange on a platter and serve.