301 dry appetizers Recipes

flour tortillas (spinach tortillas preferred), reduced-fat cream cheese, softened, dried cranberries, sweetened, chopped green onions, lean ham , deli thin sliced, maraschino cherries, cut in half (green and red ) (optional)

sized, ripe , firm tomatoes, green sweet bell pepper, yellow sweet bell pepper, orange sweet bell pepper, shallots, dried or 2 1/2 tsp fresh chives, carrot shreds, salt & pepper to taste, ground ginger, classic italian salad dressing, shredded green leaf lettuce

jicama (about 1 lb), navel oranges, peeled , halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 1/2 cups), cucumbers, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced (about 3 cups), sliced radishes, fresh lime juice, dried ground guajillo chile or hot chili powder, salt, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

whole wheat bread (square toasted or grilled on both sides or 7-8 slices regular pan-sized bread) or 10 slices white bread (square toasted or grilled on both sides or 7-8 slices regular pan-sized bread), olive oil (optional), goat cheese, softened, dried dill or 2 -3 tsp fresh dill, pomegranate seeds, fresh (instructions to follow), seedless cucumber or 1/2-1 any slender cucumber, cut into about forty 1/8-inch slices

crackers , flavored are best (we like onion or garlic), cream cheese or 3 oz spread or 3 oz goat cheese, fresh herbs, minced fine (we like chives, dill, parsley, whatever we have on hand) or 1 tbsp dried herbs (we like chives, dill, parsley, whatever we have on hand)

cucumber (english or burpless, chilled), spread sun-dried tomato (in jar veggie aisle at supermarkets), chevre cheese (goat crumbled), fresh basil leaf (if desired for topping )

serves 4 as an appetizer, salmon , cod, sole, or other fish (1/2 lb. to 3/4 lb. or 300 g.), potatoes, oil for frying (peanut, sunflower, coconut, canola, or other vegetable oil), approximately 1 cup flour or 1 1/2 cups bread or cracker crumbs (bread or cracker crumbs make a crispier crust), egg, beaten, paste, fish sauce, red or green chili, sliced (de-seeded if you prefer mild cakes), kaffir lime leaves (dried, fresh, or frozen), snipped into small pieces with scissors (discard stem), spring onions, sliced, coriander leaves and stems, chopped, garlic, minced

egg, lightly beaten, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, minced, lean ground beef, sliced prosciutto, chopped, fontina cheese cubes (1-1/2 oz.), canned artichoke hearts, drained and halved, fresh cremini mushrooms, grape tomatoes, recipe balsamic glaze, fresh basil (optional), balsamic glaze, in small saucepan combine 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar ; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. dried italian seasoning; and 1/8 tsp. black pepper. bring to boiling; reduce heat. simmer, uncovered, 4 minutes or until reduced to about 1/4 cup. divide in half. makes 8 main-dish or 16 appetizer servings.

eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, coarse salt or 2 tsp kosher salt, red bell peppers or 1 large green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1 inch pieces, yellow pepper, seeded , cut into 1 inch pieces, coarsely chopped onion, coarsely chopped celery, olive oil, italian plum tomato, drained and seeded, tomato paste, pignolis , i throw in a few extra or 2 tbsp pine nuts, sugar, zucchini , cut into 1/4 inch slices, capers, drained, white vinegar, green olives, pitted and sliced, fresh bay leaves or 1 dried bay leaf, fresh ground black pepper, white raisins, sliced mushrooms

chicken livers, whole milk, vegetable oil, yellow onion (chopped ), dried thyme, bay leaves, salt, white pepper, brandy, philadelphia cream cheese (softened ), butter (softened )

roll pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, philadelphia whipped cream cheese, fresh parmesan cheese, shredded, fresh rosemary sprigs (or 2 tsp dried rosemary)

extra virgin olive oil, italian bread, sliced 1/2 inch thick, mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick, anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry, chopped, fresh plum tomatoes , cut into 16 thin slices, salt and pepper, to taste

cream cheese, room temperature (light or regular), sour cream, mayonnaise, lipton onion soup mix, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, green onions, sliced into thin rounds

x 4-inch 1-lb french bread, sweet italian sausage, casings removed, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed very dry, purchased pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated, eggplant appetizer (caponata), purchased marinara sauce or pizza sauce

x 4-inch 1-lb french bread, sweet italian sausage, casings removed, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed very dry, purchased pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, coarsely grated, eggplant appetizer (caponata), purchased marinara sauce or pizza sauce

cheesy christmas trees, mayonnaise, dry ranch-style salad dressing mix, shredded cheddar cheese, grate parmesan, firm white bread, red bell pepper strips, green bell pepper strips, preheat broiler. combine mayonnaise and salad dressing mix in medium bowl. add cheeses; mix well., cut bread slices into christmas tree shapes using large cookie cutter. spread each tree with about 1 tsp. mayonnaise mixture. decorate with red and green bell pepper strips. place on baking sheet., broil 4 inches from heat, 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbling. serve warm., makes 12 appetizers

medjool dates (about 2/3 lb. total ), crumbled oregon blue or other blue cheese, total) bacon , cut in half crosswise

water, syco beef base or 3 tsp syco chicken base or 3 chicken bouillon cubes, sliced fresh mushrooms or 2 (4 oz) cans mushroom stems and pieces, with juice, chopped white onion, diced sweet green peppers, yellow , green sweet peppers or 1 cup of chopped red yellow green sweet pepper, frozen italian meatballs (appetizer size), white pepper, dried cilantro, milk, margarine, shredded colby-monterey jack cheese