Recipe Book: Appetizers

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients 16 to 20 cherry tomatoes 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh snipped parsley or chopped basil dash of freshly ground black pepper Directions Cut a thin slice off each tomato top. Scoop … [ read more ]

Texas Caviar

Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces) black eyed peas, drained and rinsed 2 cans (10 ounces) shoe peg corn, drained OR 2 1/2 cups corn cut fresh off of the cob 2 cans (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup red onion, finely diced 1 1/2 cups green pepper, … [ read more ]

pico-de-gallo

Ingredients: 2 cups seeded and diced tomatoes 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 to 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and finely diced ½ of a lime, juiced Salt to taste Directions: Mix all the ingredients and let it sit for … [ read more ]

Mimi's Crab Dip

Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2/3 cup chili sauce 1 can (4.25 ounces) crab meat, drained well 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley Directions: Use a mixer and beat together the first … [ read more ]

The Cooking Mom

Ingredients: 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans 1 package (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix 2 tablespoons water 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chiles 1 cup chunky salsa 2 cups shredded lettuce 2 cups shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend 1 can (2.25 … [ read more ]

red-pepper

Ingredients: 4 oz. Cream Cheese, softened 1/4 cup Mayonnaise 1 cup Sour Cream Pinch Salt 1-2 cloves Fresh Garlic 6 oz. Roasted Red Peppers, canned 2 Scallions, chopped Directions: Blend all ingredients in food processor. Spoon into hollowed out fresh red pepper. Top with fresh scallions. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. … [ read more ]