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Scallop Ceviche
By á-23579
Ceviche is a perfect summer appetizer: light, refreshing and cooking-free
- 1 pound bay scallops, quartered
- 1 cup (about 12 whole) cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 green or red serrano chiles, seeded and minced (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional for garnish
- 1 cup finely diced red onion (1/2 medium red onion)
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons finely shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
Herbed Mushrooms with White Wine for two
By á-25010
These sauteed mushrooms in herbs and and white wine make an impressive and tasty side dish for two
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1⁄2 pound fresh mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 ⁄4 cup dry white wine
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce and Walnuts
By MissAlyssaG
Baked brie is a classic appetizer, and for good reason: it's really yummy! This recipe pairs it with cranberry sauc...
- 3/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 (16-ounce) brie round
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2/3 cup walnut pieces
- Crackers for serving
Grilled Fresh Figs, Brie & Prosciutto
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
The sweetness of the fresh figs, with cream brie and the saltiness of the prosciutto works in harmony that deliver...
- Fresh figs, cut in half
- Brie, cut into small squares
- Prosciutto
- Skewers
Pimento Cheese Crostini
By á-4084
An adaptation on a Southern classic, nothing beats fresh, homemade pimiento cheese—especially on a toasted slice
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos, drained and chopped
- 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 large baguette, cut into forty 1/4-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms
By Jarr315
Stuffed mushrooms, jalapeno poppers, and popper dip all wrapped up into one! You can make them in advance, too, if...
- 24 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 jalapenos, seeds removed & minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup seasoned panko crumbs
Chipotle Meatball Appetizers
By carvalhohm
Chipotle meatball appetizers have a little heat and are good to eat! Nested in bite-sized pastry cups and topped wi...
- 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 12 frozen Italian-style meatballs (1/2-ounce each), thawed and halved
- 4 (1-ounce) pieces mozzarella string cheese
- 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into 24 small slices
Chex Caramel Corn
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
A co-worker of mine made this treat and I fell in-love with it
- 7 cups Chex cereal (corn, rice or combination)
- 2 cups Cheerios cereal
- 6 cups Popped corn*
- 3 cups Chinese crispy noodles
- 1 to 2 cups peanuts, cocktail style
- 1 cup butter (don't use margarine or tub spread products)
- 6 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 1/8 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup popcorn kernels = about 6 cups popped corn
Virgin Island Johnny Cake
By Gothelp
I used to eat these all the time growing up in the Virgin Islands, simple and good
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2/3 cup water or milk, or enough to make dough
Baked Sweet-Potato Chips
By á-57724
Careful, you may get addicted to these easy Baked Sweet-Potato Chips
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 1/8-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, preferably sea salt
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
Rosemary Parmesan Popcorn Recipe
By á-46561
Savory rosemary and Parmesan cheese popcorn is a terrific snack when eaten alone while watching the big game or lat...
- 1/4 cup fresh rosemary leaves
- 10 cups popped popcorn
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Copycat Spicy Queso Blanco Applebee's
By Gggoody
Now you can enjoy your favorite Spicy Queso Blanco Dip at home
- 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1 small onion, divided
- 3 jalapeno peppers, seeded, deveined, and minced (divided)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into chunks
- 4 ounces white cheddar cheese, cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, divided
- 1 Roma tomato, deseeded and diced
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