MINI PEPPER APPETIZERS RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking try with parchment or aluminum foil. Lightly spray with oil.
• Spray oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion, garlic and cilantro and saute about 2 minutes, add ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cook meat for 4 to 5 minutes until meat is completely cooked through. Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and chicken broth, mix well and simmer on medium for about 5 minutes, remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up close together.
• Fill each with cooked ground turkey mixture, then top with shredded cheese and jalapeno slices, if using.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
• Remove from oven and top with black olives, sour cream and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove and keep warm., In same skillet, saute mushrooms and shallots in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add sherry, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 7 minutes. Stir in beef and parsley; set aside and keep warm., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each sheet into a 12-in. square. Cut each into 16 squares. , Place 2 tablespoonfuls of beef mixture in center of half of squares. Top with remaining squares; press edges with a fork to seal. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cut slits in top; brush with egg. Bake until golden brown, 14-16 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine horseradish cream ingredients; serve with appetizers. Garnish with additional chives if desired.