8254 make great appetizer Recipes

bulk pork sausage, chopped onion, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, diced tomatoes, undrained, chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, white vinegar, brown sugar, salt, dried thyme, paprika, pepper, hot pepper sauce, minced fresh parsley

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, canola oil, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, salsa, chicken broth, ground cumin , optional, shredded monterey jack cheese

little potato, seasoned sea salt, extra virgin olive oil, crisp cooked bacon or 4 -6 slices serrano ham, diced, creme fraiche or 1/2 cup sour cream, minced fresh chives

almonds (can use pecans), butter, snipped fresh rosemary, brown sugar, salt, ground red pepper

refried beans (taco bell brand is really creamy, and comes fat-free!), taco seasoning, sour cream, approximately, guacamole, approximately (see world s smoothest guacamole recipe , or can use prepared dip), salsa, approximately, shredded mexican blend cheese (kraft and sargento make 1, as does wal-mart s shelf-brand, great value), sliced black olives (if you like olives, add more!)

chocolate cake mix (or cake of your choice), cream cheese or 2 (12 oz) containers vanilla frosting, made orange, orange food coloring (i used red and yellow gel coloring to make ), ready-to-use green decorating icing

steel cut oats, cherry 100% juice blend (old orchard makes great, inexpensive, 100% juice blends... check them out, water, heaping 1/4 cup dried cherries, a non heaping 1/4 cup of semi sweet (or milk, if you prefer) chocolate chips(i used minis), powdered sugar (to taste), vanilla, milk or cream, if desired

pie anytime (do your own make-ahead fruit pie filling), this is a make-ahead pie filling from freezer to oven. great way to use fresh fruit ., firm-ripe fresh fruit (less if berries), sugar, flour, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, salt

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

new artist paint pallets (medium or large) without indentations for paints., your favorite appetizers .

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

baby reubens, party rye, shredded swiss cheese, sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, sliced corned beef, dijon mustard, place bread slices on baking sheet and broil (watch carefully as temperatures may vary). arrange corned beef, swis cheese and sauerkraut on bread slices. return to broiler to heat through., makes 20 appetizers

whole chicken breast, firm bananas, sesame oil, eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, flour mixed with, cold water to make thick -- paste, egg roll wrappers, oil for deep-frying

cresent roll dough, little smokie sausages, cheese-1 slice makes 4

onion, diced, bell peppers, sliced, stewed tomatoes, flour, salt, pepper, all purpose greek seasoning, sirloin steaks, 3/4-inch thick (or whatever is on sale), cooking oil, water, beef bouillon cubes, garlic powder, basil, feta cheese (tomato basil feta works great)

frying chicken (cut up , or 3 lbs. chicken breasts (split), butter, noodles (we use whole grain egg , or spaetzle works great too), boiling salted water, chopped onion (we use red), flour, paprika, salt, chicken broth, sour cream , dairy, worcestershire sauce

french bread (for appetizer), prosciutto, cut up, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut up, spoon olive oil, chopped garlic, chopped ripe tomato, oregano (optional), shredded mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar