Recipe Book: Appetizers

Cranberry Meatballs

Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounces) jellied Cranberry Sauce 1 bottle (12 ounces) Chili Sauce 1 tablespoon minced onion 1/4 cup Pinot Noir or dry red wine 2-pound bag frozen, pre-cooked, cocktail-size meatballs Directions: Whisk together first 4 ingredients. Place frozen meatballs in a slow cooker. Pour sauce over the top. … [ read more ]

Stuffed Bread with Sausage and Spinach

Ingredients: 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, hot or sweet 1 box (10 ounces) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 egg lightly beaten Marinara sauce … [ read more ]

Party Meatballs in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef 6 ounces evaporated milk ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 tablespoon Worchestershire sauce 2 1/2 cups ketchup 1 cup brown sugar Directions: Mix first 4 ingredients together and form into small meatballs. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for … [ read more ]

Apple Pie Dip

Ingredients: 4 to 5 apples peeled, cored, and diced into small pieces 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, divided 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons cold water 6 to 8 large flour tortillas 4 tablespoons butter, melted 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar Directions: Place apples, brown sugar, and a … [ read more ]

Chili Cheese Dip

Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 cans (15 ounces) no bean chili 2 to 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese Directions: Spread the cream cheese into the bottom of a 9″ X 13″ inch pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Spoon chili over the top so … [ read more ]

Crockpot Nacho Dip

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, cooked and crumbled 1 box (32 ounces) processed cheese, cut in cubes 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chiles 1/4 cup milk Directions: Spray your slow cooker with cooking spray, or use a liner. Dump … [ read more ]

Bacon Beer Dip

Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup beer 1 packet (1 ounce) dry ranch dip mix 1 1/2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 chopped scallion (optional) Directions: With a mixer, beat together cream cheese, dip mix and beer until smooth. … [ read more ]

Gone Fishin Snack Mix

Ingredients: 4 cups goldfish snack crackers 2 cups pretzel sticks 3 cups toasted oat cereal 2 cups gummi worms 2 cups almonds (optional) Snack size re-sealable bags Directions: Mix ingredients together in a big bowl. Scoop into snack bags. Great to pack in lunch boxes or for school snacks.

Raspberry Kiwi Fruit Dip

Ingredients: 1 ripe kiwi, peeled and diced 1 cup unsweetened frozen or fresh raspberries 1/2 cup honey 2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt Directions: In the bowl of a food processor, combine kiwi, raspberries and honey; puree. Add yogurt. Pulse until combined. Chill until ready to serve. Keeps for up … [ read more ]

Tomato Basi Mozzarella Kabobs

Ingredients: 24 grape or cherry tomatoes 24 cherry-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls 24 large fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian herbs (parsley, oregano, rosemary) Pinch of salt and pepper 24 small wooden skewers Directions: Thread one tomato, one basil leaf … [ read more ]