Recipe Book: Appetizers

Cool Cucumber Dip

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups cucumbers, peeled, seeded and finely diced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint Directions: Mix all together and chill for at least two hours before serving. Great with my Pork Souvlaki … [ read more ]

Fruit Dip

Ingredients: 1 package (8 oz) softened cream cheese 1 container (7 oz) marshmallow creme 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest Directions: Use a mixer and beat together all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate for a couple of hours. Serve chilled with fresh fruit for dipping.

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 ]

Layered Greek Dip

Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 container (10 ounces) of hummus or 1 1/4 cup homemade hummus 1 cup cucumber, seeded and diced 1 cup tomato, seeded … [ read more ]

Tequila Shrimp Skewers

Ingredients: 3/4 cup tequila 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds raw shrimp, peeled Lime wedges Directions: Whisk together first five ingredients. Season with a little salt and pepper. Pour marinate over … [ read more ]

Great Guacamole

Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 3 tablespoons diced red onion 1 jalapeno pepper, stems and seeds removed, finely diced (optional) 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves Juice from half a lime 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced Directions: Using a fork or potato masher, mash the avocados. Add remaining … [ read more ]

Green Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients: Green grapes Granny Smith Apples, cut into chunks with skin on Sliced kiwi Sliced bananas Wooden skewers Directions: Thread fruit on wooden skewers. Great served with my Key Lime Fruit Dip!

Key Lime Fruit Dip

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Key Lime Juice (I use bottled Nellie & Joe’s, available at most grocery stores) 1 container (7 ounces) marshmallow cream 1 block (8 ounces) low-fat cream cheese, softened Zest of one lime Directions: Combine all ingredients in a bowl, saving a little bit of the lime zest … [ read more ]