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Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

EnglishRose88 — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 22:53:43 GMT

My husband and I will be attending a get together at a friend's home this Saturday. Whenever we get together I always bring appetizers and it seems I always bring the same things over and over. I need some new ideas and recipes. Thank you for your help.

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

ahoymate — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 22:57:45 GMT

What have you brought in the past and what kind of appetizer do you like; i.e. vegetarian, Gluten free, sugar free etc. This is a very broad topic. Need to narrow it down.

I would bring fresh oysters! Love! Enjoy

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

GmaRoo — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 23:06:36 GMT

Crab Wheels

1 can drained crab meat

1 can drained chestnuts

6 oz shredded swiss cheese

1 bunch diced green onions

1 can Pillsbury Flaky Dinner rolls

Mix crab, cheese, green onions and chestnuts in a bowl. Separate each dinner roll into 4 circles and place on cookie sheet. Top each with crab mixture and bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.

Ganish with Paprika if desired.

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

luvdoodles — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 23:56:04 GMT

Check out the ""Just A Pinch"" website. They have all sorts of categories that are tried and true from people just like us. There are also reviews on the recipe. I have found many good recipes there.

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

sue-p — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:40:58 GMT

This is fantastic! Make lots!

Meat Candy

1 pound thick sliced bacon, cut in thirds
1 package cocktail wieners
3/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Keep 2/3 of the bacon refrigerated while you work with the rest. ( It is easier to wrap the wieners with cold bacon.)
Wrap each weiner with a small piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
Place them on a large baking sheet that has an edge (for catching any grease).
Sprinkle generously with brown sugar over all pieces.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the sugar is bubbly.
To Serve: Place the wrapped wieners in a slow cooker and keep on the LOW setting.
Have fun at your party!

Posted by sue-p 2/27/14

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

Remee — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 01:56:22 GMT

Why don't you just google "appetizers" and see what comes up, or google well-know recipe sites, like Martha Stewart, Pioneer Woman, any cookbook title, Betty Crocker, Southern Living, Taste of Home, Kraft Foods, Mr Food has many delicious recipes, David Venable's Cookbook, The Blue Jean Chef, etc. and look on Pinterest under "appetizers". Ought to be so many there with pictures.

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

cece5231 — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 02:50:37 GMT

I know you can do a search on this board and discover wonderful appetiErs because I have already done that. However if you can stand it because I m posting from an IPad, and bear with me This is new to me, but delicious. My SIL brought it to our Christmas Party then again to a recent afternoon get together. A hit both times. Hope you like it. Delicious and easy, makes it a WINNAH for me! Plus a hit with all ages 15 to 80. What a surprise! .....Bonnie's Corn & Bean Dip.....1- can white whole kernal corn 15 oz......1- can small black beans 15 oz. (rinse black beans).....4 oz crumbled feta cheese.....1- bunch green onions (chopped up stems & all).....1/4 cup olive oil.....1/4 cup apple cider vinegar.....1/4 cup sugar.....Put the first four ingredients in a bowl.....Mix oil,vinegar,and sugar in separate bowl and pour over the first four ingredients.....Refrigerate for a short time and serve with scoops......I hope you enjoy it too. It became my newest go-to and easy to keep the ingredients on hand..........I can also recommend ForrestWolf's chicken cheese ball ....... It is real favorite with my family.

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

LeaLeander — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 03:13:22 GMT

Queen, pimiento-stuffed olives wrapped in bacon and broiled are a big hit, if you can finish them at your hosts' house.

Get a package (or two) of center-cut Oscar Mayer bacon, not thick-cut. Trim off any big white areas of fat on the ends of the strips. Microwave or bake strips until you figure they're about half-cooked. Limp and flexible.

Wrap a strip around a queen olive and secure with wooden toothpick. Pack (in foil or foil pan if you are taking elsewhere) and refrigerate. (you can get a box of fancy carved toothpicks for about $4 at big groceries like Kroger to add a more upscale touch.)

Before serving, pop under broiler (or on outdoor propane grill, far from flame) till bacon is done to desired state. (Don't overcook).

It is no exaggeration to say that i have had people who normally try to eat kosher and/or vegetarian snarf these up. And while not the healthiest, for an occasional dinner at home, with a salad or mushroom soup or a baked potato, two or three are a very filling meal. The meatiness of the olive is quite satisfying.

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

dfyre — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 03:14:59 GMT

From A YEAR OF SLOW COOKING:-

-2 pounds fresh raw shell-on shrimp (ask the fish guy for shrimp in the 21-25 per pound size range)
--1 stick of butter (it's a lot, but it was supposed to be 2!)
--1/4 cup olive oil
--1/4 cup gluten free Worcestershire sauce
--1-2 T Tabasco sauce (I used 1 1/2)
--1 tsp ground black pepper
--1 tsp kosher salt
--3 lemons, juiced
--1 T chopped fresh basil

The Directions.

You'll need a 5 to 6 quart crockpot for this meal.
Rinse the shrimp, but don't soak them too much. Dump them into the crockpot.

Add the stick of butter, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce. Measure out the tobasco, salt and pepper, and throw that in there, too. Juice the lemons, and add that, and top with the freshly chopped basil. Toss just a bit with a big spoon to mingle the flavors. The butter will be in a big stick, but that's okay.

If you are wearing a white shirt, it will get sprinkled with oily Worcestershire spots. You will feel sad, but a good friend will hand you a raspberry martini so you'll stop caring.

Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours, checking every 30 minutes. You'll know the shrimp is done when it has turned pink, and can be peeled easily. I turned ours off at exactly 2 hours. It was perfect.

Serve with bread to sop up the juice.

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

EnglishRose88 — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 03:41:22 GMT

These recipes all sound so delicious. And yes, I have gotten some ideas from online. My thanks to all of you for taking time to help me out. Hope all of you have a great weekend!

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

DiamondGirly — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 12:01:06 GMT

These are a favorite of ours and our friends. I made them for our daughter's bridal shower, and they were a big hit, as they always are! I always get requests for the recipe. My hubby's Italian, so it's fun to take something with an Italian flare to our get-togethers. I hope you enjoy it! (I have posted this in the past, but it has been some time since I posted it.) It's easy to make, but it impresses! VERY very good!!

SPINACH TORTA by DiamondGirly

2 (10 oz) packages chopped frozen spinach

6 slices white bread (cut into ¼ inch cubes)

½ cup olive oil

1 cup milk

6 eggs, beaten

3-4 Tablespoons dried minced onions

2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese

Paprika

Cook spinach as directed and drain. (I make in the microwave. You need to squeeze the water out of the spinach.) *Add bread, then all other ingredients in order listed, except Paprika, and mix together well.

Pour mixture into an 11 x 8-inch or 9 x 13-inch greased pan.

Spread mixture evenly in pan.

Sprinkle generously with Paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes.

Let cool before cutting into squares. (I cut into about 1-inch squares, and it makes a large plate full, stacked!)

Keep refrigerated, while not serving. ENJOY !!

*HINT: You can use bread with or without crust. I have used both. I’ve also frozen the bread before cutting it with a bread-slicing knife into ¼-inch pieces. This makes it easier to cut. If you put all the liquid ingredients over the bread in a bowl, it helps the bread to be easier to mix. Using a whisk helps, also. This can be made a day or more ahead of time…it stays very fresh!

*I use my ricer to squeeze the water out of the spinach

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

RespectLife — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:47:40 GMT

search in Recipe Swap for Pizza Puffs posted by Lola.

They were SO easy and delicious. Everyone loved them. Sorry I can't seem to paste things here or I would have reposted it for you.

Highly recommend her recipe!!

Re: Appetizer Ideas/Recipes Needed

kitty4me — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 18:49:29 GMT

Pizza Puffs

3/4 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
3/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup cubed pepperoni
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup pizza sauce (of your choosing)

Preheat oven to 375.

Grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the four, baking powder, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper flakes. Whisk in the milk and egg. Stir in the mozzarella, parmesan and pepperoni; let stand for 10 minutes.

Stir the batter and divide among the mini-muffin cups. Bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, microwave the pizza sauce until warmed through. Serve the puffs with the pizza sauce.