These easy bites are perfect for literally any occasion. We love their little pretzel handles, but feel free to leave them out! If preparing them the night before, refrigerate until 1 hour before serving, then remove from fridge and let come to room temperature. INGREDIENTS :. 8 slices bacon 1 1/2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, […]
Tag: Appetizer
The Best Oil-Free Hummus
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 cloves garlic Juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons Bragg Liquid Aminos ¼ cup water or vegetable broth Instructions: Blend all ingredients into a thick paste. You can also customize this recipe by adding one or more of the following: 2 tablespoons toasted sesame […]
SHRIMP SCAMPI DIP
INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste 1/4 cup white wine* 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup […]
Crescent Roll Carrots Filled with Egg or Ham Salad
Bright orange carrot shaped crescent rolls can be filled with your favorite egg or ham salad.Course: LunchCuisine: AmericanKeyword: carrot crescent roll, crescent roll, easter appetizerServings: 8Author: Beth Jackson Klosterboer Ingredients: 1 tube Pillsbury Crescent Recipe Creations Crescent Seamless Dough Sheet 1 egg whisked with 1 teaspoon of water orange or yellow and red liquid food coloring 1 1/2 cups of your favorite egg or […]
Lobster Roll Bites
Lobster rolls—soft rolls stuffed with a creamy, lobster salad—are a favourite food across the Canadian Maritimes. The soft roll gets swapped out for crispy little toast cups in this fun, bite-size appetizer that’s perfect for any time of year. INGREDIENTS: Toast Cups: 12 slices soft white bread 3 Tbsp butter, melted Lobster Salad: 1 ¼ […]
SPINACH AVOCADO DIP RECIPE | VEGAN
INGREDIENTS: SPINACH AVOCADO DIP 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves blanched in boiling water for 2 minutes, squeezed, drained – about 20 large leaves of fresh spinach 2 large ripe avocado about 2 cup of mashed avocado 1 garlic cloves crushed 1/4 cup fresh coriander chopped 3/4 cup dairy free coconut yogurt (made at of 100% coconut cream, pure fat) or cream cheese 1 tablespoon lime juice 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Avocado Oil or […]
Dreamy Fruit Dip
Everyone will love this thick cream cheese fruit dip. Serve it alongside apple wedges, pineapple chunks, strawberries and grapes. —Anna Beiler, Strasburg, Pennsylvania Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup marshmallow creme 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed Assorted fresh fruit Directions: In a small bowl, […]
Did You Know There Are Actually 12 Types of Mozzarella?
When reading a recipe, odds are you’ll only see one name listed when you need to add a certain semi-soft, unripened southern Italian cheese: mozzarella. Would it shock you to know that “mozzarella” is in fact an overarching term that can actually refer to about 12 types of the cheese? Odds are you’ll probably recognize some of […]
BEST CHICKEN STRIPS RECIPE
I recently made this recipe of Mom’s for my in-laws and they told me it was the “best fried chicken ever.” Slicing the chicken breasts into strips cuts down on cooking time and ensures every piece is crunchy and evenly coated. Serve the homemade chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauce. —Genny Monchamp, Redding, California […]
Italian Bread Salad with Olives
This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a timesaver during the holidays, as it can be made ahead. — Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida Ingredients: 1 loaf (14 ounces) ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups) 3/4 cup olive oil 3 garlic […]