Jun 08 2026
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Starters Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Medina
Time30m
Serves4

PLEASE SELECT TWO (2) STARTERS

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Ingredients

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Bruschetta

Stuffed Mushrooms

Method

Bruschetta

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices and toast them in the oven at 400°F for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Make the Topping

    Dice the tomatoes and mix them with chopped basil, minced garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes to marinate.

  3. 3

    Assemble

    Top each toasted baguette slice with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.

Stuffed Mushrooms

  1. 4

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 5

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic powder, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  3. 6

    Stuff the Mushrooms

    Remove the stems from the button mushrooms and fill the caps with the cream cheese mixture.

  4. 7

    Bake

    Place stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

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