Chef Duran's Very Merry Christmas recipes
Chef George Duran details how to make creative Christmas appetizers on 'Fox & Friends'
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Chef George Duran joined "Fox & Friends" Sunday to share delicious recipes for Christmas day. Here are some mouth-watering meals you can put together to make the holiday season a little tastier.
Christmas Wreath Pizza
Ingredients:
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1 Toufayan Bakeries Hearth Baked Wrap
½ C. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tblsp. Jarred pesto
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Thick-cut pepperoni slices
1 tblsp. Chopped chives
¼ tsp. Red pepper flakes
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Directions:
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Step 2
Use a standard can or round cookie cutter to cut a hole in the center of the wrap.
Step 3
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In a small bowl, mix mozzarella cheese with pesto until combined.
Step 4
Place the wrap on a parchment-lined baking sheet and use a fork to poke holes throughout the wrap to prevent it from swelling in the oven.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Step 5
Spread and press down cheese evenly on the wrap.
Step 6
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Place pepperoni slices throughout and bake in oven for 7-10 minutes, until crispy and bubbly.
Step 7
Top with fresh chives and red pepper flakes and cut and serve.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Makes 1 pizza.
Crostini and Salsa
Ingredients:
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1 baguette, cut into thin slices
Olive oil
1/2 C. whole milk ricotta cheese
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Salt and pepper
Fresh Cravings Pico de Gallo Salsa (found in refrigerated produce section of your supermarket)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Directions:
Step 1
Brush some olive oil on crostini slices and toast until slightly browned.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Step 2
Set aside. In a small bowl, mix ricotta, garlic powder, oregano, parmesan, 1 Tblsp. olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 3
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Assemble crostini by spreading ricotta mixture on top of each crostini. Then spoon a good amount of pico de gallo salsa on top of each crostini.
Step 4
Arrange to form a Christmas tree on a long cutting board and garnish with whole basil leaves throughout.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Serves 4-6.
Envy Apple Nachos Appetizer
Ingredients:
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}4 Envy Apples, cored, quartered and cut in thin slices
Salted pretzels, chopped
Chocolate caramel bars, chopped
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Caramel Sauce
Sweetened condensed milk
Nuts of your choice, chopped
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Any other toppings of your choice, chopped
Directions:
Step 1
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Overlap each apple slices on a round dish to arrange them into a round pattern.
Step 2
Add chopped toppings throughout and then drizzle with caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk to your liking.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Serve immediately.