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Italian Appetizer Relish Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
5 plum tomatoes
2 shallots
1/4 c. red onion
2 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. capers
1/4 c. pine nuts
2 stalks celery
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 c. fresh basil leaves
Baguette - 2 loaves may be needed - sliced in 1/2 inch slices
Charvie goat cheese ( I use Chavrie in the log at Sams or Kroger)
1 bag of fresh whole basil leaves – generally do not use the fresh leaves except in the mixture, unless I have an abundance in my garden
Directions:
Directions:
Finely dice tomatoes, shallots, red onion, celery and basil. (often use just regular onion)
Mince garlic.
Mix first 10 ingredients and let set in fridge for at least 2 hours, but not overnight.

To serve (this is definitely finger food):
Place tomato mixture in a bowl and cheese alongside on a plate with whole, cleaned basil leaves and bread slices.
Take a piece of bread, spread with cheese, place a whole basil leaf on top and top with a tablespoon of tomato mixture.
ENJOY!
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8 to lots depending on appetite
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
2 hour refrigeration
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Given to Ginger Paris by Lynn (Meadows) Shapiro for teacher appreciation, who says that this says “I love you” with a “fresh from the garden flavor”! This is Ginger's favorite appetizer to serve when friends visit.

 

 

 

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