Recipe Book: Appetizers

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled 1 pound bacon 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups Zesty Italian dressing Wooden skewers Directions: Soak skewers in water for at least a few hours. Cut bacon strips in half. Wrap a half piece of bacon around each shrimp. Slide a … [ read more ]

Seriously Good Deviled Eggs

Ingredients: 12 extra-large hard-boiled eggs, cooled 1/2 cup real mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper Fresh snipped chives Directions: Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop yolks out of egg halves. Mash egg yolks in a bowl. Add mayo and mustard. Use a mixer and beat until smooth. If … [ read more ]

Chicken Club Bites

Ingredients: 1 refrigerated tube of seamless crescent roll dough 1 packet dry ranch dip mix 1 block (8 ounces) softened cream cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese 2 to 3 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut in small cubes 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 1/2 … [ read more ]

Black Bean & Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional) Juice of 1 small lime Pinch of salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup fresh … [ read more ]

Deviled Eggs with Ham

Ingredients: 12 hard-boiled eggs 1 can ((4.5 ounces) deviled ham or ½ cup finely diced ham 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise Pinch black pepper Fresh snipped chives for garnish Directions: Cut eggs in half lengthwise, place the yolks into a mixing bowl, and set the whites … [ read more ]

Lemon Garlic Hummus

Ingredients: 3 to 4 garlic cloves, chopped 2 15-oz cans of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup of tahini (sesame seed paste) 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling on top 1 teaspoon of salt … [ read more ]

Reuben Egg Rolls

Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) sauerkraut, drained 1 cup cooked shredded corned beef 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 cup thousand island dressing 8 egg roll wrappers Spicy brown mustard for dipping Directions: In a bowl, combine the sauerkraut, corned beef, cheese and dressing. Place 1/3 cup of the mixture … [ read more ]

Reuben Dip

Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish (optional) 1 cup sliced corned beef, finely chopped 1 cup sauerkraut, drained well Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, use … [ read more ]

Pizza Dip

Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup onion finely diced 1/4 cup green pepper finely diced 2 cups mozzarella cheese 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni finely diced Directions: Press cream cheese into the bottom of a 9-inch … [ read more ]