Tag Archives: appetizer

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 ]

Bread Bowls

Ingredients: 1 box (2 pounds) Velveeta, cut in cubes 1/2 cup onion, finely diced (optional) 2 cans (10 1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup 2 boxes (10 ounces) frozen chopped  broccoli 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 to 4 cups half and half Cooking spray Directions: … [ read more ]

football-cheese-dip

Ingredients: 2  pkgs. (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded Wisconsin sharp cheddar cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 scallions, chopped ¼ cup real bacon bits or pieces 1 ½ to  2 … [ read more ]

Raspberry Brie Tarts

Ingredients: 2 (2.1) ounce packages of frozen mini phyllo pastry shells (30 shells) 8 ounces Brie cheese 3 to 4 tablespoons raspberry spreadable fruit Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place shells on ungreased jelly roll pan.  Cut cheese into tiny cubes.  Place a few cheese cubes into each shell. Top … [ read more ]

Crab Bites

Ingredients: 1 can (4.75 ounces) crabmeat, drained well 2 tablespoons finely diced red pepper 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1 jar (4 ounces) Old English cheese 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Dash of Worcestershire sauce 6 English muffins, split 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions or Italian parsley for garnish … [ read more ]

toast-points

Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 16 ounces button and baby portabello mushrooms, chopped I loaf Italian bread (or French) 1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1-2 ounces Parmesan, shaved or shredded Salt and pepper to taste Italian seasoning to taste Fresh Basil for garnish (optional) Directions: Crostini: Slice … [ read more ]

Football Cheese Dip

Ingredients: 3 blocks (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons beer 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped scallions 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 3 tablespoons pimiento, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or bacon bits Directions: … [ 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 ]

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.

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 ]