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Bam! Winter Entertaining
That Kicks It Up a Notch
Sun-Dried Tomato Sausage, Olive & Caramelized Onion Pizza,
Double Olive Antipasto Salad,
Bourbon-Braised Chicken & Apple Sausage With Onions and
Holiday Olive & Sausage Skewers
 (Family Features) - As winter nights get longer and colder, banish the doldrums
with a little pizzazz. Do like Emeril says and "kick it up a
notch." Open your home, your heart, to the good life. Throw
a party!
Pop the cork on that champagne bottle and pair the bubbly
with savory bites that bring warmth to winter. Whether the
occasion is New Year's Eve, the Super Bowl or your own
special reason to kick up your heels, plan your party to
include festive foods that make your mouth happy. Make sure
these dishes are also easy to prepare. After all, you want
to enjoy the party, too!
Choose recipes with bold elements that make a statement. Go
for ingredients like caramelized onions and sun-dried
tomatoes. Freshly made sausages in hot, smoky, sweet or
savory flavors. Firm and delicious olives, from dark ripe
varieties to stuffed Manzanillas. Hearty, thinly sliced
salami. Roasted red peppers. Smoked mozzarella and Gouda or
salty feta cheeses. Put these ingredients together in
inventive ways — in party pizzas, individual appetizer
skewers, a make-ahead antipasto salad or savory mini-sandwiches.
These colorful party offerings will look great on a casual
yet upscale buffet table.
Sun-Dried Tomato Sausage, Olive & Caramelized Onion Pizza
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 links Emeril's Sun-Dried Tomato Sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
All-purpose flour
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package directions
1/2 cup Lindsay Pitted Black Ripe Olives, sliced
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
In medium skillet over high heat, melt butter. Add 1
tablespoon olive oil, onions, salt, thyme and red pepper
flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften and
begin to brown, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-high
and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until onions are
caramelized, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
Heat medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add
sausage. Cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned on
both sides. Set aside to cool completely.
Heat oven to 425°F. Line baking pan with parchment paper and
spray with non-stick cooking spray. On lightly floured work
surface, unfold pastry sheet. Roll pastry out to form
rectangle approximately 8 x 12 inches. Brush away excess
flour. Transfer pastry to prepared pan and evenly distribute
sausage rounds and onions on top. Sprinkle with feta cheese
and olives. Drizzle pizza with remaining olive oil. Bake 14
to 15 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown around edges
and cheese lightly golden on top. Serves 4 to 6.
Double Olive Antipasto Salad
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces smoked mozzarella or Gouda cheese, diced (3/4 cup)
2 ounces Genoa salami, diced
1/2 cup Lindsay Manzanilla Stuffed Olives, halved crosswise
1/2 cup Lindsay Pitted Black Ripe Olives, halved crosswise
1/3 cup drained giardiniera or diced cherry peppers
1/2 cup garlic croutons
4 cups baby spinach
In large bowl, combine oil, vinegar, garlic and pepper; mix
well.
Add cheese, salami, both olives and giardiniera, tossing to
coat. Cover; chill at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. Add
croutons to olive mixture, tossing to coat. Arrange spinach
leaves on serving plates; top with salad. Serves 4 to 6.
Bourbon-Braised Chicken & Apple Sausage With Onions
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 4 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 sprigs fresh thyme
4 links Emeril's Chicken & Apple Sausage, whole
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dark beer
3 tablespoons bourbon
4 French or hoagie rolls
Emeril's Kicked Up Horseradish Mustard
Heat medium skillet over medium-low heat for 30 seconds.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter; add onions and brown sugar. Cook,
stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes until onions are
partially browned. Season with salt and pepper and place
thyme sprigs in skillet. Add sausage and cook, turning
occasionally, until sausage is browned, about 15 minutes.
Add garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add beer; reduce
heat and cook, covered, 15 to 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in remaining butter and
bourbon. Remove thyme sprigs before serving. Place sausages
and onions in split and toasted rolls, cut into bite-sized
pieces and serve with Emeril's Kicked Up Horseradish
Mustard. Serves 2 to 4 per roll.
Holiday Olive & Sausage Skewers
8 (8-inch) bamboo skewers
3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon salt
16 Lindsay Colossal or Super Colossal Ripe Olives
2 links Emeril's Gourmet Kicked Up Smoked Sausage, each cut into 8 rounds
16 (1-inch) sourdough or rustic bread cubes
1 small red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes
Soak skewers in water to cover for 15 minutes. Heat oven to
375°F. In small skillet, melt butter with garlic; stir in
oregano and salt.
Drain skewers. Alternately thread olives, sausage, bread and
bell pepper onto skewers; place on baking sheet. Brush
butter mixture over both sides of skewers. Bake 6 minutes.
Turn; continue baking 6 minutes or until bread is golden
brown and sausage is heated through. Makes 8 appetizer
servings.
SOURCE: Emeril Smoked Sausage
Lindsay Olives
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