A great "make ahead" recipe that is packed full of traditional bruschetta flavor. A perfect appetizer or cocktail party tapas. The perfect companion to a before dinner glass of red wine.
I can not wait until fresh cherries hit our markets up here!!! This recipe was in the Cooking Light Magazine this month!! I make a cream cheese...appetizer with cranberry sauce...I can't wait to try it...
My family's Beach Vacation Fun Dip. We eat this at the pool or while playing cards. A recipe to try at least one time and you'll be hooked. This dip will keep in the fridge for 1 week, But I doubt it will...
Toasted goat's cheese on toast that has been spread with garlic paste.......and then served on mixed salad leaves - brilliant! I am hooked on Nigel Slater's new programme, "Simple Suppers", where he prepares...
Saw this on our local KCTS TV channel and copied it the best I could because they weren't giving out the amounts and one of the ingredients. So I have done my best. Plan to prepare it soon and see what...
The hardest part of this fabulous apple butter recipe is peeling all the apples... but the end product makes it so worth it. Do not be scared of the whiskey. The harsh alcohol flavor is cooked out before...
My work group would have a holiday feast each year the week leading up to Christmas. This simple recipe was one that I always enjoyed these because it was something different.
A good jumping off point for an appetizer spread- increase the cream cheese, add onions or almonds, be creative! Also makes a pretty good sandwich . . . Cook time is chill time.
If you love hummus, you will enjoy this version very much. If you don't love hummus, you will still enjoy this sweet, savory dip/spread because the flavor of the roasted onions, peppers and eggplant shines...
This simple appetizer will become a traditional holiday recipe. A WWII recipe Aunt Martha and Uncle Joe got the recipe from one of their favorite restaurant's in Chicago-1943.
Yogurt cheese is a wonderful substituion for butter or margerine on crackers, bread etc.(Look at the calories) I love this herbed version on crostini, garnish with some parsley. It will keep in the fridge...
If you're watching your fat intake, or even if you're not this is very low in fat, delicious and beautiful. And it doesn't turn black. Works with anything avocado guacamole works with. Try it with Southwestern...
This recipe has been passed around amongst my friends. Went to a party, asked for the recipe, because with this appetizer, Diana Krall to set the mood, let's say, it's perfect.
I have tasted a lot of different brands of pimento cheese spreads & some homemade but, I still prefer my recipe. I have been making this recipe for over 20 years and it always seems to be a favorite with...
Make your own spreadable butter or you can call it margarine. Just three ingredients butter,canola oil and salt. No preservatives or additives and you can freeze it also. Always wondered what to use all...
This is an excellent pate, the recipe is easy to double or halve and is very quick to make! It is rich but over the years that I have made this, I already cut back on the amount of butter from the original...
Another childhood favorite of mine for a snack or appetizer. I remember my mom telling my grandma that we should introduce her to "crackers, cream cheese, and pepper jelly" and grandma said, "who are they,...
from allrecipes.com Spread cream cheese on your favorite crackers and top with this zesty relish. Red bell peppers and sweet onion are simmered in white wine vinegar and red pepper flakes. Cooking/prep...
This is a recipe based on one by Giada De Laurentiis. It's superb! It freezes well with no discoloration so it's easy to make ahead or to freeze leftovers (not that there ever is in my house). If you don't...
I came across a recipe for "beer dip" a few years ago that I tweaked to turn into this wonderful cheese ball. It has since become my standard cheese ball, requested at family functions. It's rolled in...
I had just made this for thanksgiving and my brother ate half of it LOL:) I love this and my family loves it too. I am looking foward to sharing this with you. Cook time includes chilling time.
A spread with the tastes of sushi. For ease, bottled wasabi sauce may be substituted for the powdered wasabi mixture. Ponzu could be substituted for the soy sauce or a combination of half-and-half soy/ponzu...
Hot & bubbly nacho dip, yet super simple. Great for a Game Day Appetizer. You can add or omit ingredients to please your taste. Substitute the chili for salsa to make vegetarian.
This creamy cauliflower based dip is so delicious you'd never guess it to be low fat! Delicious as a dip for veggies, pita chips, pretzels, etc. It is also fantastic used in wraps and as a sandwich spread....
This is a mild flavored pate so don't expect a guacamole spread. The recipe is easy to double for buffets or a party. It is very important to get good tasting and textured avocados for this dish. They...
I got this recipe from a friend of mine after eating it at a Christmas party. I usually cut back on the chips I stir into the ball and roll the ball in chips instead of nuts. Just personal preference....
This is the recipe for Salata de Vinate that I learned when I lived in Romania in the late 90's. It is DELICIOUS!!!! It is something I still get cravings for and is a nice change from its middle eastern...
I was looking at Dorothy Parks Crostini recipe (it's very good) and thought no I'll add a few ingredients and make bruschettas. This recipe is the result of guess and by golly and by golly it is good (my...
I love hummus and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. I like to spread it on pita triangles and top with cucumber, chopped kalamata olives, and feta. I think the homemade tahini paste makes it much...
This is so good!! Serve on crackers or on celery pieces, for an appy or as a condiment with meats, or make a toasted crostini of it, topped with parmesan cheese.
This is a really quick to fix appetizer for drop in guests or to take to potlucks! My kids love these so I always keep some made up in the fridge for a quick snack.
Found this recipe in a newspaper. Changed a few things, made it and it was a hit. You may want to change the heat in this dip by using mild or hot taco sauce or adding or omitting the green chiles.
The owner of the Clair de Lune restaurant located in the heart of Ottawa's Byward Market in Ontario served this to his many well-known patrons; when he retired and closed his restaurant he shared this...
A very easy but attactive appetizer that can be ready in about 5 minutes for unexpected company or to take with you to someone else's party. It travels so nicely because you don't have to prepare it until...