Fun and Easy Appetizer~ Goat Cheese Kisses

Goat Cheese Kisses

Who knew goats kissed? In Greece they do! These simple, bite-sized appetizers are fun to present to guests. Goat cheese is soft and easy to work with. In this Greek Chic recipe, it’s stuffed and
encrusted with pistachio nuts. See recipe below.

Serves: 4–6

Ingredients

½ cup pistachios, finely chopped
6 ounces creamy chevre (goat cheese)
6 sundried tomatoes, sliced

Method

1. Scoop a heaping ½ teaspoon of goat cheese and press a sundried tomato into the
center.
2. Wrap cheese around sundried tomato to form a ball. Repeat to finish making balls.
3. Place nuts in a small bowl. Roll the ball into the chopped nuts to create a crust; set
each on a plate or tray.
4. Repeat with remaining with remaining ingredients until finished.
5. The kisses will keep for up to three days if stored covered in the refrigerator. Place
a fancy toothpick in the center of each to serve.

Greek Chic It: Replace sundried tomato with sliced Kalamata olive.

Greekreporter.com Article

http://usa.greekreporter.com/2010/05/28/greek-chic-cuisine-by-stephanie-patsalis/

The Frappé -

Now that we have officially ushered in summer with Memorial Day, kick back and relax Greek style with the ultimate summer drink in Greece-the frappé (Φραπέ). Frappé is Greece's favorite summer drink. During the hot weather Athenians lounge at street cafes, slowly sipping a frappé.

Frappé coffee drink is a foam-covered iced coffee drink made from instant coffee. Easy to make, but hard to get that picture perfect foam on top. Here you will find the recipe and a "Greek Chic" option with the Frapouzo.
http://www.greekchiccuisine.com/

Serves - 1

Ingredients
1 1/2 to 3 teaspoons instant coffee (preferably Nescafé®)
2/3 cup cold water
2 to 3 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/4 cup milk (optional)
2 to 3 ice cubes

Method
1. Add desired amount of coffee, sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of the water to a cocktail shaker or drink blender. Shake or blend until the mixture forms a thick and frothy foam.
2. Pour the foam into a tall glass and remaining water. Add desired sugar, milk and ice cubes. Serve with a straw.

Greek Chic It~ Frapouzo -
Follow above Frappé recipe.
In step 2 add a shot of Ouzo liqueur and create a Frapouzo!

When ordering Frappé in Greece~
Skétos: no sugar added.
Métrios: medium-sweet (about 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar).
Glykós: sweet (2 to 3 teaspoons sugar).
Horis Gala: without milk.

Salata Kebab Video

Now that we have officially ushered in summer, here is a great and easy recipe that I served to guests all summer long. You can’t go wrong with a Greek salad on a stick. These are bite-sized and easy to assemble. A colorful array of Feta, tomatoes, olives, and basil is lightly brushed with Greek seasoning.

http://www.youtube.com/user/GreekChicCuisine#p/a/u/1/JIJB7XyB8M4