13 minute appetizer Recipes

porcupine meatballs appetizer or main course, raw white rice, celery salt, ground beef, garlic, minced, onion, minced, tomato juice, green bell pepper, chopped, whole cloves (optional and on amount to use ), oregano, worcestershire sauce, salt, combine the rice , ground meat, onion, green bell pepper, salt, celery salt and garlic. form into 1 1/2 diameter balls. heat, tomato juice , cloves, oregano and worcestershire sauce in a, skillet ., add the meatballs ., cover tightly ., simmer for 50 minutes., before serving., serve as appetizer or with vegetables as main, course .

philadelphia cream cheese, softened (regular or light ), miracle whip (regular or light ), cheese, triscuit thin crisps cracker, assorted fresh vegetable

chickpeas, drained (simmered for about 10 minutes if desired), garlic cloves, minced, olive oil (can sub part with juice from chickpeas), tahini (sesame paste), plain yogurt (optional) or 2 tbsp sour cream (optional), fresh lemon juice, shredded lemon zest (optional and if adding cut back on the lemon juice), cumin, salt (or to taste), cayenne pepper, roma tomato, coarsely chopped, kalamata olive, sun-dried tomato , in olive oil (you can also drizzle oil over dip), roasted garlic cloves, feta cheese, crumbled, fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, green onion top, thin sliced, fresh basil, minced, light drizzle extra virgin olive oil or oil from sun-dried tomato, paprika or sumac, pita bread, warmed and cut into triangles

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.

sleeve pumpernickel cocktail/party breads, chopped pre-packaged bacon bits, cream cheese softened, good seasons italian dressing mix, chopped raw broccoli, shredded carrots

tortilla sandwhich wrap, tomato cut into thin slices, your favorite cheese , i used provolone, rosemary to taste, garlic salt to taste, onion powder to taste, pepperoni (optional)

butter, softened (no subs!), olive oil, minced fresh garlic, minced shallot, fresh chives, paprika, uncooked fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt and black pepper, wooden skewer (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

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

taco wings, all-purpose flour, approx. 1 1/4 oz) taco seasoning mix, chicken wings, tips removed , cut at the joints, butter, crushed doritos or other corn chips, combine flour with taco seasoning mix in a plastic food storage bag. add chicken wings, a few at a time, and shake to coat thoroughly., melt butter in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan (jelly roll pan size) or a large roasting pan., add chicken to the pan turning over to coat well with the melted butter. roll chicken pieces in corn chips then return to the baking pan. bake at 350o for 45 minutes., makes about 32 taco chicken wing appetizers .

cream cheese, salsa (any kind you like , spicy as you want it) i use the cheap, mild salsa from aldi s and love it, wheatables

boboli thin pizza shell, cream cheese (i prefer light ), dry hidden valley ranch dressing mix, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, green or red peppers, shredded red cabbage, carrots, cucumbers etc.), shredded mild cheddar cheese