Cucumber Canapes

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 2 chorizo de Bilbao, diced
• 3 pcs sweet ham, diced
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp each of fresh thyme, rosemary and oregano, finely minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Slice cucumbers lengthwise. Scoop out seeds then slice into bite-size boats. Set aside.
3. Saute garlic and onion n olive oil ntil aromatic. Add chorizo and ham. Saute for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock. Follow with crushed tomatoes and herbs. Mix well. Bring to boil then simmer until almost dry. Season to taste.
4. Scoop a small amount of cooked mixture on each cucumber boats. Top with cheese.
5. Bake until cheese melts and lightly browned.