56 s appetizers Recipes

softened cream cheese, chopped scallion (green only ), chopped green bell pepper, crushed pineapple in syrup (drained well ), pecans (finely chopped in processor), seasoning salt, cracker, to serve with

kielbasa (low fat is okay), beer (1 bottle), brown sugar, dijon mustard, cayenne pepper (can adjust for personal preference), apricot jam (or a similar fruity jam), powdered ginger, cornstarch (dissolved in 1/3 cup cold water)

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

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)

eggs, milk, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, seasoning salt (or to taste, can use white salt), fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, baking powder, grated parmesan cheese, divided, onion, finely chopped, shredded cheddar cheese, frozen chopped spinach (cooked according to package directions then hand-squeezed dry), butter, cut into cubes (no subsitutes )

chicken liver, bacon, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese

ham, cream cheese, softened, horseradish, dry mustard, lettuce (optional)

frozen meatballs , fully cooked (use beef or turkey), grape jelly, ketchup

very sharp cheddar cheese, raw bacon, green pepper, very small onion, crackers or bread (book suggests triscuits)

smoked salmon (available in grocer s fish section), cream cheese (may substitute reduced calorie), pesto sauce (8 oz)

mayonnaise, apricot preserves, reduced sodium soy sauce, dijon mustard, garlic clove, finely chopped, ground ginger, raw shrimp, shelled and deveined , can use chicken too, scallion, lemons, cut into wedges

asparagus, proscuitto cut in half, log (large) goat cheese, minced fresh chives, garlic, crushed, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 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

count) packages english muffins (bay s recommended), jimmy dean sausage (regular), butter, old english cheese (or 12 oz. velveeta), cayenne pepper (or to taste), garlic salt