Monday, January 6, 2014

TOUCHDOWN SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS

Invitation Sent . Liquor Bought. Favors Hung

Now, How About A Killer Recipe That Cheers "Touch Down!"

      A  HAUTE HOSTESS CROWD PLEASER
    That Won't Let Your Guests Go Hungry

1 C Marmalade
! Bottle of Catalina dressing
3 T worcestershire sauce
Pinch crushed pepper
1 large bag prepared meatballs

Put all in your crock pot and set on med to low for 3 hours.
That's it ~
You just scored!

*** Many times I double the recipe for a crowd ~ always a huge hit.
       Love,
                 The Haute Hostess




Sunday, January 5, 2014

Caramelized Pancetta and Fennel Salad


 Dear Haute Hostess, How Do I Use Fennel? 



I Say The Chic, Yet Rustic and Unexpected Way ~ ES



Caramalized Pancetta and Fennel Salad

1 bulb fennel, halved and cut into 1/2 -inch wedges
5 slices pancetta
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T brown sugar
1 T extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 t salt
1/8 t ground black pepper
5 oz mixed greens ( 6 to 7 cups)
Red Wine Vinaigrette recipe follows

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

In a medium bowl, toss together fennel, pancetta, garlic, brown sugar,
 olive oil,salt. and pepper. Place the ingredients on the baking sheet in a single layer.
 Place the ingredients on the baking sheet in a single layer. Cook until the pancetta is crisp
and the fennel is caramalized, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool
for 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, place the salad greens, crumbled pancetta, and caramalized fennel.
Toss the salad with the Red Wine Vinaigrette and serve immediately.

Red Wine Vinaigrette
2 T red wine vinegar
1 T lemon juice
1/2 t honey
1/2 t salt
1/8 t black pepper
1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil

Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.




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