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Smoked Salmon Appetizer
This appetizer is easy and suitable for the most elegant occasion.

6 slices firm-textured white bread
1/2 cup Dilworthtown Inn Horseradish Sauce
1 1/2 ounces smoked salmon
Garnishes:
lettuce leaves
sliced tomatoes
lemon wedges
pitted black olives, halved

Toast bread, cut off crusts and spread thickly with Horseradish Sauce. Arrange salmon on each toast and cut in half diagonally.

Serve two toasts per person on individual plates garnished with lettuce, tomato, lemon wedges, and olives.

Yield: 6 servings.
 

Sausage Puffs
1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed to package directions
2 pound Italian sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoon fresh basil chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 eggs well beaten
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Dilworthtown Inn Apricot Ginger Mustard
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
 

In skillet, saut� Italian sausage, drain drippings and reserve. In same skillet, saut� onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons reserved drippings. In large bowl, combine sausage, onions, garlic, basil, parsley, eggs, cheeses, and Apricot Ginger Mustard. Stir to combine. Roll puff pastry sheets into a 15 x 18 rectangle, spread 1/2 the mixture on pastry sheet. Roll up and pinch ends tightly. Repeat with remaining pastry and sausage mixture. Place on cookie sheet and brush with a mixture of 1 beaten egg and 1 tablespoon water. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes, slice into 1 1/2 inch slices.
 

Layered Sombrero Dip
1 3/4 cup refried beans
1 cup green chilies
2 medium avocados, ripe
1 1/2 cups Dilworthtown Inn Raspberry Salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
sliced green onions (optional)
chopped tomatoes (optional)
tortilla chips
 
Combine beans and 1/2 cup chilies in small bowl. Spread over bottom of 8-inch square baking dish. Combine avocados, 1/4 cup Raspberry Salsa and sour cream into a small bowl, blend well. Spread avocado mixture over beans. Top with remaining Salsa, cheese, remaining chilies, olives, green onions, and tomatoes. Serve with chips.
 
Garden Frittata
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups broccoli florets
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 red bell pepper, diced
5 cloves garlic, pressed
4 green onions, sliced
8 eggs
1/4 cup Dilworthtown Inn Champagne Garlic Mustard
1/4 cup water
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
 
In 12-inch ovenproof skillet saut� broccoli, red pepper, mushrooms, garlic, and onions in Olive Oil for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk together eggs, Champagne Garlic Mustard, and water. Stir in cheese. Pour over vegetables. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until set.

Yield: 6 servings.
 

Saut�ed Beef Tenderloin with Cognac Mustard Sauce
1 pound beef tenderloin cut in 8 1/2-inch slices
3 tablespoons Dilworthtown Inn Raspberry Honey Mustard
4 tablespoons herbs de Provence **
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons shallots
1/4 cup Cognac
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons Dilworthtown Inn Raspberry Honey Mustard
1-2 teaspoons garlic vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
several sprigs of fresh rosemary for garnish
 
One hour or more before serving, spread 1/2 of the Raspberry Honey Mustard on one side of each fillet. Season with salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons of the herbs. Turn the fillets over and repeat the procedure. Cover and refrigerate.

Heat Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add fillets and cook 2-5 minutes per side depending on degree of doneness desired. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Add shallots to skillet and cook until translucent, but do not brown. Deglaze the pan with Cognac and cook over high heat until mixture becomes syrupy. Add the heavy cream and Raspberry Honey Mustard and bring to a boil. Reduce until mixture reaches a sauce consistency. Turn down the heat and adjust seasonings. Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic vinegar at a time, tasting after each addition. Place small amount of sauce on a plate and layer 2 fillets on top of the sauce. Garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

** herbs de Provence are a select group of herbs grown in Provence, France. A good combination could be:

1 part marjoram
1 part oregano (or lavender buds)
1 part savory
2 part thyme
 

Apricot Ginger Marinated Roasted Pork Loin
3 pounds boneless pork loin roast
1/2 jar Dilworthtown Inn Apricot Ginger Mustard
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
2 red bell peppers, roasted **
2 green bell peppers, roasted **
rye bread (optional)
 
In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup of Apricot Ginger Mustard, 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, and red wine vinegar. Remove string from port roast and baste entire roast with mixture. Place pork roast in a large plastic bag. Close bag and continue to shake bag until entire roast is coated on all sides. Place the bag in the refrigerator and marinate overnight, turning occasionally.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer pork to a rack in a roasting pan. Spoon marinade over the roast. Roast, basting frequently with pan juices, until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees or for about 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 hours.

Remove from pan. Refrigerate overnight. Re-warm in 300 degree oven for about one hour. Meanwhile in small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon Olive Oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; saut� for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, dry sherry, and remaining Apricot Ginger Mustard. Simmer until hot, about 5 minutes.

Slice roast into 1/4-inch thick slices. Serve pork warm or at room temperature with sauce and roasted red and green peppers on rye bread slices.

** To roast peppers:
Place peppers on foil lined baking sheet. Place under broiler. Turn often until blackened on all sides. Remove from oven. Let sit 10-15 minutes to cool. Peel peppers; halve; remove stem and seeds. Lay halves flat and use knife to scrape away any black bits of skin. Slice into strips.
 

Spicy Shrimp Pasta
1 package of your favorite pasta
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons Dilworthtown Inn Raspberry Salsa
1 can (4 oz) green chilies
2 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tomatoes, chopped fine
3 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and de-veined
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Dilworthtown Inn Creamy Horseradish Sauce
 
Boil the pasta until done, drain, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, mix and keep warm.

Saut� the chilies, onions, and bell pepper in the butter until soft. Add the tomatoes and shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Cut the cream cheese into four pieces, add to the skillet, and let melt. Add the sour cream and Horseradish Sauce at the last minute, heat through and remove from heat. Toss the shrimp mixture with the pasta and serve immediately.
 

Sausage Strata
12 slices bread, cubed
1 pound cheddar cheese, grated
4 cups milk
8 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons Dilworthtown Inn Champagne Garlic Mustard
4 green onions, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 pounds sausage, cooked and crumbled
8 ounces mushrooms, saut�ed in 1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon Dilworthtown Inn Champagne Garlic Mustard
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
 
In buttered 9 x 13 pan, spread bread. In small bowl, combine sausage, mushrooms, 1 tablespoon Champagne Garlic Mustard and green pepper. Spread over bread cubes then sprinkle with cheese. In medium bowl, beat milk, eggs, 2 tablespoons Champagne Garlic Mustard, onions, and salt and pepper. Pour over cheese. Dot with butter. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Uncover and bake 55-60 minutes at 350 degrees.
 
Smoked Chicken Open-Faced Sandwich
2 large onions, sliced
3 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 red peppers, roasted **
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 whole smoked chicken breast, skinned, boned, and chopped
1 1/2 cups Jarlesberg cheese, shredded
1 loaf French bread
2/3 cup Dilworthtown Inn Raspberry Honey Mustard Dip
 
Melt butter and Olive Oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5-10 minutes until nicely browned. Reserve.

** To roast peppers:
Place peppers on foil lined baking sheet. Place under broiler. Turn often until blackened on all sides. Remove from oven. Let sit 10-15 minutes to cool. Peel peppers; halve; remove stem and seeds. Lay halves flat and use knife to scrape away any black bits of skin. Slice into strips. Add to onions and season with salt and pepper.

Preheat oven to broil.

Split French bread in half lengthwise. Scoop out some of the bread and discard. Divide the onion, pepper mixture in half and place on top of each half of the bread. Top with chicken and Jarlesberg cheese.

Arrange the assembled bread on a baking sheet and place on the upper rack of the oven. Broil until cheese has melted and browned.

Remove from oven and drizzle each sandwich half with 3/4 cup Raspberry Honey Mustard Dip. Allow sandwiches to stand about 5 minutes to set. Cut into sandwich pieces and serve.
 

Sunny Fiesta Salad
8 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked, drained
1 pound chicken breast, cooked, shredded
4 ounces pea pods, sliced, crosswise
2 cups mango, cubed
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup mint, minced
1/4 cup cilantro, minced
3/4 cup garlic oil
1/2 cup Dilworthtown Inn Hot Pepper Peach Gourmet Spread
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 ounces strawberries, quartered
 
In large bowl, combine the pasta, chicken, pea pods, mango, green onions, mint, and cilantro; set aside.

In medium bowl, whisk together the garlic oil, Hot Pepper Peach Gourmet Spread, and ginger. Pour over pasta mixture. Toss well to coat. Place in serving bowl and garnish with strawberries.

Yield: 4-6 servings.
 

Hot Pepper Peach Muffins
2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup Dilworthtown Inn Hot Pepper Peach Gourmet Spread
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
red pepper flakes
 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until blended. In another bowl, combined Hot Pepper Peach Gourmet Spread, sour cream, oil, and egg. Add liquid mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir just until flour is absorbed. Do not over mix. Fill a greased 12 cup muffin tin 2/3 full with batter. Sprinkle muffins lightly with hot pepper flakes. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until muffins are lightly browned. Cool slightly and serve warm.
 

Dilworthtown Inn Grilled Tuna With Horseradish-Tarragon Mayonnaise
3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons Dilworthtown Inn Creamy Horseradish Sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Additional olive oil
6 6-ounce tuna steaks (1-inch thick)
6 fresh tarragon sprigs
 

Whisk 1/4 cup oil, lemon juice, yolks and water in small metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water); whisk constantly until thermometer maintains 140�F for 3 minutes, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to food processor or blender. With machine running, very gradually add 1/2 cup oil in thin steady stream (if oil is added to quickly, the mayonnaise will separate and become runny). Mix in the horseradish sauce and chopped tarragon. Season mayonnaise with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Drizzle additional oil over fish. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil about 3 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to plates. Top with mayonnaise, garnish with tarragon sprigs and serve.

Makes 6 servings
 

Dilworthtown Inn Mustard-Dill Pancakes With Smoked Salmon And Caviar
1 1/4 cups milk (do not use non-fat)
3 tablespoons Dilworthtown Inn Apricot-Ginger Mustard
1 large egg
1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds or ground yellow mustard powder
1 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon
1/2 cup sour cream
4 ounces caviar* (optional)
 

Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in flour and baking powder. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and dill. Cover; let stand 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 250�F. Brush large skillet with butter. Heat over medium heat. Working in batches and brushing with butter, drop batter by tablespoonfuls into skillet, forming 2 1/2-inch rounds. Cook until golden on bottom and bubbles begin to break on surface, about 3 minutes. Turn over; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to baking sheet. Keep warm in oven. Top with smoked salmon. Spoon sour cream over salmon. Top with caviar (if using) and serve.

Makes 8 servings
 

Dilworthtown Inn Yukon Gold Potato And Egg Salad
2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dilworthtown Inn Apricot-Ginger Mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
3 large eggs, hard-boiled, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Paprika
 

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool potatoes.

Whisk mayonnaise, mustard and vinegar in large bowl to blend. Add potatoes, eggs, celery, green onions and olives; toss gently to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with paprika and serve.

Makes 6 servings
 

Dilworthtown Inn Horseradish And Poblano Mashed Potatoes
4 large poblano chilies* (about 12 ounces)
3 pounds Yukon gold or russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Dilworthtown Inn Creamy Horseradish Sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 

Char chilies over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and coarsely chop chilies. Set aside.

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until very tender, about 25 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Mash potatoes until smooth. Mix in sour cream, horseradish sauce, olive oil and chopped chilies. Season potatoes to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

*Fresh green chilies, often called pasillas; available in Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

Makes 6 servings
 

Dilworthtown Inn Herb Vinaigrette
1/4 cup tarragon or basil vinegar, or herb vinegar of your choice
1 tablespoon Dilworthtown Inn Apricot-Ginger Mustard
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup assorted chopped fresh herbs (combine basil, tarragon, cilantro,
parsley, oregano, or whatever herbs you prefer)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3/4 cup olive oil
 

Combine the vinegar, mustard, shallots, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil and continue whisking until thoroughly emulsified. Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Whisk before serving.

Makes about 1 cup