Appetizer Recipes

T&T Cranberry Meatballs

mkmac4 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:21:55 GMT

48 frozen cooked meatballs
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. finely minced ginger root
1/8 tsp. white pepper

Bake the meatballs according to package directions until well heated. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, gingerroot, and pepper. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes until bubbly. Add meatballs to sauce and stir. Serve with toothpicks. Serves 8-10

Appetizers for a crowd???

leharmison — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:59:40 GMT

Hi, I am organizing a fundraiser for a young man from Bryant, IN, who was recently paralyzed from the chest down.The fundraiser will help pay for medical bills, etc. I am looking for 4-5 appetizer recipes that can be made for a big crowd (like 200 people) but that still taste delicious. If the recipes served 50, I could get different people to make batches of the recipe, providing consistency. Any ideas???? Also, if anyone in Indiana wants to help cook . . . :-)

I look forward to hearing from you!!!

Bruschetta recipe needed

akmaku — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:48:00 GMT

Help, I'm at my daughter's and I wonder if someone can help with this Bruschetta recipe. I'm almost certain I found it in a Taste of Home magazine but since I'm not home I'm guessing. It has a mayo/Miracle Whip spread with dijon mustard and other things I just can't remember what else is in it. Then its Roma tomatoes with I think basil, garlic this is on top of the mayo mixture. Its been a while since I made it and just can't think off the top of my head. Thanks.

Re Chili-Cheese Triangles

homesweethome — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:07:53 GMT

Chili-Cheese Triangles

1 (8-oz.) pkg. pasteurized process cheese spread, shredded

1 (4-oz.) can chopped mild green chilies, drained

2 T. mayonnaise

2 t. grated onion

1/4 t. chili powder

1 (7-oz.) jar pimentos, drained

12 slices white bread

About 1 hour before serving:

In small bowl mix well first 5 ingredients.

With miniature diamond or star-shape canapé cutter, cut pimentos for garnish (save any remaining pimentos for salad another day).

Preheat oven to 450º. Cut crusts from bread slices (reserve crusts for making bread crumbs another day); cut each slice into 4 triangles. Place triangles on 2 cookie sheets; bake 4 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Remove cookie sheet from oven; turn triangles, untoasted side up. Spread 1 teaspoon cheese mixture evenly on untoasted side of each bread triangle, garnish with a piece of pimento. Bake 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 dozen.

Help! I need a meatball recipe fast!

Peb's Honey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:58:26 GMT

I am having 150 people to my house on Tuesday and I've lost our meatball appetizer recipe. It uses frozen meatballs, brown gravy mix and grape jelly in a crock pot. NO CHILI SAUCE! Can you help me? Many thanks!!!

ideas for crockpot appetizers needed

suzigass — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:40:20 GMT

Hello, I am new to the message boards, but thought I would give this a try. I love to bake and have lots and lots of great baking recipes, but I was asked to make a finger food or appetizer for a birthday party. I have to transport it 1 hr and 15 min. from my home so it has to either be cold appetizer or a crock pot one. It can't be seafood because of allergies. And of course I prefer easier than harder because my passion is baking. Thank you, Suzi

I would like the recipe Fried Potato salad

rehagen — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 12:54:15 GMT

I was at a bar a the lake of the ozarks and they had this it was great

Escargot

annrms — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:38:11 GMT

Does anyone else enjoy escargot?

Annrms

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Onion Meatballs

red_savage1 — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:24:53 GMT

Spice up the standard meatball appetizer with creamy roasted garlic sauce and onion slices. Serve with long skewers for serving and eating ease.

Creamy Roasted Garlic and Onion Meatballs

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1 large onion, cut in half, then cut into 1/4-inch wedges

2 tablespoons chopped roasted or regular garlic (from 4-oz jar)

2 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cups half-and-half

1 package (16 oz) frozen meatballs

Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

1. In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in butter 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.

2. Sprinkle flour and pepper over onion mixture. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Slowly add half-and-half, stirring constantly. Stir in meatballs.

3. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened and meatballs are hot. To serve, place in 1 1/2- to 2-quart slow cooker on Low heat setting. Meatballs will hold up to 2 hours in slow cooker. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Tips: The sauce and meatballs can be prepared the day before. Just before serving, heat them and place in the slow cooker to keep warm. For easier serving and eating, look for long skewers to serve with these meatballs.

Shrimp with cocktail rye bread appetizer

embee97 — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:30:14 GMT

I have misplaced a recipe for a shrimp appetizer; can you help me?

Some of the ingredients were, canned shrimp, coctail rye bread squares that were toasted in oven, cream cheese.

I really would like it if you could help find this recipe for a party i am attending this weekend. I think the recipe was in a little 4 x 6 book that was with my Simple and Delicious magazine.

Recipe: Apricot Dipping Sauce

PRCA — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:23:10 GMT

Apricot Dipping Sauce

8 ounces sour cream
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Combine together the sour cream, apricot preserves, and almond extract and stir well until combined. The Apricot Dipping Sauce can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve with a tray of fresh fruits.

What does divided mean?

dmr2000 — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:20:39 GMT

I'm new to cooking, and definitely love this website, but I'm wondering what it means when it says divided?

1 cup balsamic vinaigrette, divided

If someone could advise I'd appreciate it.

Chicken Wonton Cups

red_savage1 — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:50:20 GMT

Chicken Wonton Cups

Ingredients

12 wonton wrappers, each cut into 4 squares

Vegetable oil

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped

3 Tsp fresh lime juice

3 Tsp Fresh Mango Chutney

2 Tsp curry powder

3 - 4 oz. chicken breasts, cooked and coarsely chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Place wonton squares on work surface, brush lightly with oil. Press each into mini muffin cup, oiled side down.
Bake until wonton cups are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool completely in tins. (Can be made 3 days ahead)
Whisk mayonnaise, cilantro, limejuice, chutney, and curry in medium bowl to blend. Stir in chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon salad into wonton cups and serve.

Toasted Ravioli??

Momof8 — Mon, 07 Oct 2002 17:08:17 GMT

Does anyone have a recipe for toasted Ravioli like they make at Olive Garden?? I have looked for one for a long time. Sure would appreciate anyone's help.

Layered Caramel Apple Crunch Dip..........great reviews

zakons — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:37:19 GMT

Layered Caramel Apple Crunch Dip

    * 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
    * 2/3 cup brown sugar
    * 1 jar of the thickest, richest caramel ice cream topping you can find....... (I'm a big fan of Mrs. Richardson's)
    * 1 bag (11 ounce) Heath bits..... (or any chocolate coated toffee bits - or you can always go the extra mile and make your own toffee to crush!!)
    * about 6 apples, Granny Smith, cored and sliced (no need to remove the skin - it's good for you!)

* NOTE: to prevent apples from turning brown after you cut them, either sprinkle with some Fruit Fresh (available at the grocers) ...or dip in some 7-up..,

Directions:
   1. Mix together the cream cheese and brown sugar until well blended.
   2. Spread mixture out thinly on serving platter.
   3. Spread caramel ice cream topping over the cream cheese layer.
   4. Sprinkle toffee bits all over the caramel topping.
   5. Surround dip with slice apples and DIG IN!

Re Parmesan Rice Balls

homesweethome — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:11:22 GMT

Parmesan Rice Balls

1/2 c. regular long-grain rice

1 (10-oz) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

1 T. lemon juice

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

3 eggs

1 T. water

3/4 c. dried bread crumbs

salad oil

About 45 minutes before serving:

Prepare rice as directed on label (or use 1-1/2 cups cooked rice).

In medium bowl mix rice, spinach, cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 2 eggs. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. In pie plate with fork, beat water and remaining egg. Place bread crumbs on waxed paper. Dip rice balls in egg mixture, then into bread crumbs to coat evenly.

In 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, heat about 3/4 inch salad oil to 350º on deep-fat thermometer (or, heat oil in electric skillet set at 350º). Fry rice balls, a few at a time, about 1-1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

Makes about 3 dozen.

SOMEONE/ANYONE HELP!!!

JAIMETIFF — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:02:37 GMT

I HAVE LOST MY LIGHT AND TASTY APRIL-MAY AND JUNE-JULY MAGAZINES AND IN ONE OF THEM THERE WAS THIS CHICKEN PINWHEELS, RIGHT NEXT TO THE CRAP-STUFFED JALAPENO'S. IT WAS A CONTEST WINNER. NEED THAT RECIPE PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN HELP??? PLEASE??? CALLED COMPANY, THEY NO LONGER HAVE THE MAGAZINE!! THANKS AHEAD, JAIME

Salsa recipe

tommytoe — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:46:34 GMT

Good morning. I'm look for a salsa recipe that good for canning.

Thanks, Tommy

Recipe: Barbecue Sauce

PRCA — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:35:03 GMT

Barbecue Sauce

1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoons ketchup (catsup)
1 1/2 Tablespoons mustard
5 Tablespoons vinegar
Worcestershire sauce to taste

Mix all ingredients together and heat until brown sugar has melted and the mixture is hot. Use as needed.

Rec & Pic: Blue Chees & Red Onion Jam Crescent Thumbprints

buffetfan — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:28:04 GMT

This looks good! From the Pillsbury website

Blue Cheese and Red Onion Jam Crescent Thumbprints

INGREDIENTS

1	package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2	cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (2 oz)*
1	can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations™ refrigerated flaky dough sheet
1/3	cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Chopped Pecans
1	teaspoon CRISCO® 100% Extra Virgin or Pure Olive Oil
1/3	cup finely chopped red onion
1	tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4	cup SMUCKER'S® Apricot Preserves
1/8	to 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

DIRECTIONS

1.	Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix cream cheese and Gorgonzola cheese with fork until blended.
2.	Unroll dough; separate or cut into 2 rectangles, each about 11 inches long. Place 1 rectangle on cutting board; if using crescent dough, press perforations together to seal. Spread half of the cheese mixture over dough to within 1/2 inch of long sides; sprinkle half of the pecans evenly over cheese. Starting at 1 long side, roll up; press seam to seal. Cut roll into 16 (about 3/4-inch) slices with serrated knife; place cut sides down on ungreased large cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, cheese and pecans.
3.	Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.
4.	Meanwhile, in 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and lightly brown. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar, preserves (breaking up large pieces of fruit if necessary) and thyme; set aside.
5.	After removing rolls from oven, immediately press back of a teaspoon into center of each roll to make small indentation. Spoon slightly less than 1/2 teaspoon onion jam into each indentation. Remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Mushroom Turnovers (Appetizer) Review too

Nancy_NJ — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:22:17 GMT

I've been looking to try some new appetizers and came across this particular recipe in my Good Housekeeping Favorite Recipes Appetizers.

I'm usually dough challenged but this was a snap to make and the dough was so tasty and easy to work with. The filling is wonderful too.

As usual, I give some of my experiments to my friend who has kids and they devoured them.

I like that these can be made ahead and kept frozen. Definetly on my holiday appetizer list.

Mushroom Turnovers

Flaky Cream-Cheese Pastry:
1 8 oz. pkg of cream cheese
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened

Mushroom filling
3 tbsp. margarine or butter
1 minced medium onion
8 oz. white mushrooms, trimmed and chopped
1 crushed garlic clove
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1 tbsp. dry sherry or vermouth (used sherry)
3 tbsp. sour cream

1 large egg beaten with 2 tbsp. water

1. Prepare flaky cream-cheese pastry: In a medium bowl with hands knead cream cheese, flour and margarine or butter until blended. Shape dough into 2 disks, wrap each with plastic wrap and refigerate until firm enough to handle, about 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile prepare Mushroom filling. In a 12 inch skillet, melt margarine or butter over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms and cook until onion is tender and liquid evaporates, about 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic, flour, salt, pepper and thyme then sherry: cook 1 minute longer. Transfer mushroom mixture to bowl to cool. Stir in sour cream.

3. On a floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll half of dough 1/8 inch thick (keep remaining dough refrigerated). With 3 inch round biscuit cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible, reserving trimmings.

4. On half of each dough round place 1 rounded measuring teaspoon of the mushroom filling. Brush edges of rounds with some of the egg mixture. Fold dough over filling. With fork press edges together to seal. Brush turnovers lightly with egg mixture; *** tops. Place turnovers on an ungreased cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart.

5.Repeat with remaining dough, trimmings and filling to make about 48 turnovers in all.

6.Cover cookie sheets tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate turnovers up to 1 day. Or, to freeze, place unbaked turnovers in jelly-roll pan; cover and freeze until firm. With wide spatula, transfer turnovers to freezer-save containers with waxed paper between each layer; freeze up to 1 month.

7.Preheat over to 450* Bake cold turnovers until golden an dheated through, 12 to 14 min. Or, place frozen turnovers 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheets and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve hot or warm.

Mexicali Dip

Toobizzyto — Sat, 30 Oct 2004 12:37:13 GMT

Hello everyone. I've been searching for a certain recipe for a cold mexicali dip. All i know for sure about certain ingredients is that there is sour cream, shredded cheese, some kind of dehydarated vegetables and it has a bite to it. If you can help me out please do. I'm going broke buying this at the grocery store for my kids at 4.00 a pound. I also know its made by Kowalski foods. Please help if you can.

Recipe: Dip Recipe

PRCA — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:09:28 GMT

Dip Recipe

2 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon dried chives
3 teaspoons ranch dressing

Mix all ingredients together and serve with chips.

Note: It is good with "Lays Original

Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Delights

mapanda — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:58:38 GMT

This is considered a snack, but I guess appetizer's is the closest category to add this recipe to. I haven't made it yet, but plan on making it in a few minutes, for 2 of my grandsons, who are visiting me. They always want a snack when they come. It was in the Desserts category at allrecipes.com.

Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Delights

INGREDIENTS

1 (10 inch) flour tortilla
2 teaspoons butter-flavored spread
1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

DIRECTIONS

Spread tortilla with butter-flavored spread; sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll into a tube shape, then place on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on High for 30 seconds to warm.

Pizza Dip

troublecat — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:50:23 GMT

I got this recipe from a friend many years ago. I made it over the holidays last year and it was a big hit. I'm making it again as our football snack for today. I omit the onions, hubby doesn't like them.

PIZZA DIP

1 (8 0z) Package of Cream Cheese, Softened
1 (14 oz) jar pizza sauce
1/3 cup onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 (6 oz) can ripe olives sliced, drained
2 ounces sliced pepperoni, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Press cream cheese in bottom of 9-inch glass pie pan. Spread pizza sauce over cream cheese and layer remaining ingredients in order listed. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve with light corn chips. Yields 8-10 servings.