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• Nov. 20, 2007 - Feta Sundried topped Crackers and Chocolate Dipped Mint Leaves....

Feta Sundried topped Crackers and Chocolate Dipped Mint Leaves.... These recipes are so fast easy and delicious!!! Enjoy Feta Sundried topped Crackers Feta Cheese 1 large container of Feta Cheese crumbles (or you can get a block and crumble yourself) 3-4 large garlic cloves pressed (more or less to taste) Freshly cracked pepper Salt to taste 4 long sprigs of fresh Thyme (chopped fine) Extra Virgin Olive Oil enough to moisten coat and marinade your feta cheese in 1 box of crisp thin flat bread crackers (paper thin and crisp) You can use any crackers but the thinner the better A handful of fresh basil leaves Marinade your feta cheese in the olive oil, garlic, pepper, salt, thyme be sure to mix it up well then put it aside. While it absorbs the flavors. Sundried Tomatoes 1/4 pound of Sundried tomatoes 2 large cloves of garlic pressed 1 sprig of fresh thyme Extra Virgin olive oil (enough to marinade and soften up the tomatoes) Marinade the tomatoes in the olive oil along with the 2 large cloves of pressed garlic and 1 sprig of fresh thyme. Let them soak together for approx 3-4 hours until the tomatoes are reconstituted and softened up. When the tomatoes are softened up remove the thyme sprig. Then place the softened tomatoes into a small chopper and chop them until they are in small pieces. When all your marinades are ready, take your crackers smear some feta cheese on top of them. Then take your tomatoes and put a small dollop on top of the feta cheese. Now tear a small piece off your basil leaves and place it on top of the tomatoes. This is only if you want to add some more taste. Try it with and without the basil leaf to see which you like better. Chocolate Dipped Mint Leaves 2 small clam shell containers of mint leaves 1-1/2 pounds of chocolate chips Take your chocolate chips and place them inside of a double boiler. If you do not have one take one pot and fill it with water. Then take another empty pot and place it on top of the pot with water. Bring your water to a boil. You can now add your chocolate chips into the empty pot and put the heat on low. Once the chips are melted take your mint leaves. First be sure you wash them and pat them dry. Now dip them into the chocolate on both side. Place them onto a big pan that is lined with wax paper. Once you have done this with all your leaves put them in the fridge to harden. Once they are hardened you can eat them. These are a great snack. Store them in a Ziploc baggie or a container if you have any left over. If you decide you want chocolate balls instead, like the ones in these pictures. Add a small amount of half and half to your hot melted chocolate. Mix it well until the mixture thickens up like frosting. Turn the heat off and create little balls, place it on a plate and place a small mint leaf on top. Let them cool for a few minutes then enjoy. I hope you enjoy these recipes! If you do please share and let me know! Dearest Lord, Thank you for the amazing tastes found in the foods that you bless us with! Always so enjoyable! In Jesus name I pray, Amen~

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