Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Small Bites this week leading up to the Oscar's



My aim this week is to share some ideas for small bites to serve Oscar night...(Don't forget to check my archives for other little noshes!)
This first one is really fun... Polka Dot Salami Chips. Don't freak out...almost all of the fat cooks out. They get so crispy delicious. Kosher variation included.
Once again, method is key. You can vary meats, mustards, & cheese. Presentation is really cute don't you think?
I used:
Cooking Spray
1/4 lb of Italian Hard Salami sliced thin but not transparent
Spicy Brown Mustard
1/4 lb Smoked Gouda Sliced very thin
***KOSHER NOTE: Use Kosher Salami, Spicy Mustard, tiny dollop of Sauerkraut(Drain it)
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees
Line a large baking sheet with foil and give it a light spray
Arrange Salami slices on baking sheet
Bake about 10 minutes***you have to keep an eye on it...it can burn very quickly
When you take them out of the oven use a slotted spatula as they will have rendered alot of fat, put them on paper towels and gently blot the grease. ***they will be delicate.
When they are cool arrange them on a platter
Put a nice dot of the Mustard in the middle of the chip
Using a small cookie cutter or freehand cut Cheese into shapes and place on top of the Mustard
So cute!
Enjoy!

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