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Is there anything better than Holiday Parties?  I don’t know about all of you, but I have already been to a ton of parties this season, and I’ve catered a lot too.  So, like me, I am sure that you are dying for a new recipe to have around in case you want to throw your own Holiday party.  I know they can be a lot of stress, but make it easier on yourself with these simple appetizer recipes.

Asparagus Wraps

1 bunch asparagus

12 pieces prochutto

1 red bell pepper roasted (cut julienne)

Blanch asparagus and set aside.  Take a strip of prochutto and lay flat on the cutting board.  Cut 1 piece of asparagus into three pieces, and lay in the prochutto, take one piece of the roasted pepper and place on the asparagus.  Wrap the prochutto around the asparagus. Display on a platter and serve.  Drizzle lightly with Olive Oil and season with salt and fresh black pepper.

Wild Mushroom Frittata

2 pounds mushrooms (variety chopped)

1 clove garlic (minced)

½ shallot (minced)

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 eggs

½ cup shredded parmesan

TT salt and pepper

In a medium sauté pan add olive oil, when heated add mushrooms.  Sautee until mushrooms are caramelized.  Place in the bottom of a small baking dish.  Take eggs and beat, then add to the baking dish.  Add ¼ cup shredded parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

Bake at 350 degrees until fluffy and lightly browned on top.  Take out of the oven and shred on top of the frittata.

Cut into small pieces and place on platter. Garnish with basil or balsamic vinegar.