Recipes

If you are entertaining a large party then one of the best appetizers that you can serve is a roasted red pepper, parsley, and ham torte. It is very elegant and has a great mix of flavors that people will love. Don’t let the name intimdate you it is actually an easy dish to make. Make sure to make this a day in advance and to unmold it an hour before you serve.

Ingredients:

- 1 1/2 cups butter, divided use
- 3 (3-ounce each) packages cream cheese
- 4 ounces smoked ham, coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Madeira or Port, divided use
- White pepper, ground, to taste
- 2 cups firmly packed fresh parsley, stems removed
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup drained and coarsely chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/3 cup cubed ham

Directions:

Place 1/2 cup butter, 3-ounces cream cheese, the 4-ounces chopped ham, 1 tablespoon wine and white pepper to taste; process until smooth. Remove to small bowl, cover and chill.

In processor, process another 1/2 cup butter, 3-ounces cream cheese, the parsley, green onion, 1 tablespoon of wine and white pepper to taste. Remove to small bowl, cover and chill.

Process remaining butter, cream cheese, the red peppers, remaining wine and pepper to taste until smooth; remove to small bowl, cover and chill.

Line a glass 2-quart bowl or glass 9-inch pie plate with plastic wrap; sprinkle in cubed ham; spread the ham mixture, spread the red pepper mixture, and top with a layer of the parsley mixture. Cover and chill overnight.

Unmold onto serving plate; let sit at room temperature for an hour before serving.