Small Plates or hors d'oeuvres

I want to collect more good recipes for hors d'oeuvres.  This is one of the best I have.



Super small deep dish pizzas

1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
1 Tbsp. oregano
2 garlic cloves minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 can store bought biscuit dough
1/2 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2.  Cook tomatoes, wine, oregano and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat; season with salt and pepper.
3. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Set aside and let cool.
4.  Cut each biscuit into thirds.  Lightly grease 24 small (2 inch) tart shell tins or mini muffin tin.  Place a biscuit piece in the center of each.  Gently press and spread the dough along the bottom and up the sides of the tin.
5.  Press 1 Tbsp. sausage into each piece of dough and top with a sprinkle of peppers.  Toss mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle mixture over pizzas.
6.  Spoon 1 Tbsp. sauce over the cheeses and sprinkle pizzas with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
7.  Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese begins to bubble and crusts are golden brown.  Let cool for a few minutes before removing from pans.  Serve warm.