14182 winter option make great appetizer Recipes

i had input from several great friends who took their time to help in the search., on g, juels , tink, danadooley and magandab., cherylann from ez cooking, thanks to all for you time and help. jessica harlan a very busy person took time to research pans and sent me several emails, thank you for taking your time to help a stranger., magandab sent me a link on g for a pan at target and since i pass it often and by chance the day she sent her message on gr, i stopped and checked the pan made by calphalon., very heavy, straight sides so it would be easy to attach a candy thermometer and a glass lid with a dip lip with strainer capability., what an incredible pan for $60. why; i am able to put the butter and sugars into the pan and not worry about burning! i made toffee again last night and to really test it, set the temp 1 line about medium on the electric stove. i would stir about every 10 minutes and then do something else; well i was making a cheese cake while the toffee cooked. every time i checked, it was boiling up, stir and i could feel nothing sticking to the bottom and burning like my old copper bottom revere ware steel 3 quart pot., how great to not have to worry about the mixture burning. this is a 4 quart pot. just perfect for the amount of butter and sugar to boil and become a food that should be reserved for the gods., i placed a mat over the pot as it boiled as the cool air was affecting the rise in temperature. the notch in the side for pouring let me leave my bamboo spoon in pot, the thermometer clipped to the side. once the mix reached 285 i poured the mix into the pan and it was so cool to see how the very last bit slipped right out of the pan. this is a fantastic pot for making toffee and recommend without reservation the purchase of this pot by calphalon., double thanks to magandab for sending me to my perfect candy pan. eating my toffee makes see s toffee-ettes taste like dirt, this is the link magandab sent me, http://www.target.com/kitchen-essentials-calphalon-hard-anodized-straining/dp/b000jm34km/qid =1234998462/ref=br_1_4/192-4549105-5227516 ie=utf8&node=11082001&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

russet potatoes, peeled and halved, butter , cut into cubes, cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened, sour cream, hidden valley dry ranch dressing mix (start with 1/2 package adding in more to taste), milk (optional and as needed for extra creaminess, or use whipping cream) (optional)

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

chicken tenderloins, polish sausage, onions, chopped, pork and beans, with juice, ranch style beans , with juice, great northern beans, drained, butter beans, drained, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, bacon, cooked and crumbled

beets, carrots, diced, red onion, sliced, fennel bulb, sliced, parsnips, diced, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, dried thyme, chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, quick-cooking polenta, soft fresh goat cheese (1/4 cup), milk, unsalted butter, crumbled goat cheese, optional garnish

refrigerated croissant dough (crescent), cream cheese, dill weed, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sage or 1 tsp poultry seasoning, oregano, grated parmesan cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup asiago cheese (optional), diced celery, diced red bell peppers or yellow bell peppers or green bell pepper, grated carrot, minced onion, diced fresh tomato, sliced green onion, sliced olive, chopped broccoli

cream cheese, room temperature, green chili salsa (herdez brand preferred), green chilies, chopped (drained ), green onions, finely chopped, monterey jack cheese, grated, cilantro (optional, but preferred ), spinach tortillas (large burrito size)

cooked lobster meat or 1/2 lb imitation lobster meat, chopped pimiento, tarama (caviar) (optional) or 1 oz salmon roe (caviar optional), anchovy fillet, chopped or 1 oz anchovy paste, unsalted butter or 1 oz unsalted margarine, mayonnaise, onion powder, parsley, for garnish

italian bread (boboli), olive oil or 1 tbsp cooking oil, garlic clove, chopped finely, pepper, tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped, crumbled gorgonzola or 1/3 cup blue cheese or 1/3 cup feta cheese, snipped fresh rosemary or 1 tbsp oregano or 1 tbsp basil or 1 tsp dried rosemary or 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tsp dried basil, crushed of any of the above spices, fresh rosemary (optional) or oregano sprigs (optional) or basil sprig (optional)

vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, carrots, sliced (1 bag), fennel bulb, trimmed and diced, low sodium chicken broth or 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans vegetable broth, salt (to taste), fresh coarse ground black pepper, potato, peeled and cut into quarters (3 medium), water, half-and-half (optional) or 1/2 cup light cream (optional), dill sprigs (to garnish )

olive oil, mushroom, chopped, worcestershire sauce (this can be omitted to make the stew vegan.), diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, vegetable stock, green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, zucchini, chopped, carrots, chopped, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, black beans, drained and rinsed, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, kernel corn, chili powder, hot sauce, dried red pepper flakes, dried basil, ground cumin, dried oregano, ground black pepper

cooked seasoned hamburger, dried great northern beans, dried navy beans, water, raw carrot, sliced, potatoes, cubed, onions, diced, garlic cloves or 4 tbsp powder, oregano, parsley, basil, bay leaf, paprika, sea salt, sea salt, black pepper

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

turnips, peeled and chopped, parsnips, peeled and chopped, baking potatoes, peeled and chopped, garlic, peeled, ribs celery, chopped, pears, peeled, cored, and chopped, chicken or vegetable stock, butter, ground ginger, thyme (fresh or dried ), salt, white pepper, chopped scallions and paprika (optional, for garnish)