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Monkey Butter
By msippigrl
Crushed pineapple, sliced bananas, coconut, lemon juice, and sugar are cooked down to preserves
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, in juice, undrained
- 4 medium size bright yellow bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup lightly packed flaked coconut, chopped in food processor
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 or 2 lemons)
Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl
By Taraespo
Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl is a delicious way to curve your guests' appetites before the main course is ser...
- 1 large or 2 small round sourdough bread or rye bread
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, brought to room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (14-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and chopped
- 1 (12-ounce) jar lump crab
- 1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon buffalo hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup parmesan
- 1 cup mozzarella or sharp white cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepper jack, shredded
Spicy Bacon Guacamole
By á-174535
Bacon makes this spicy guacamole so much better! Use less jalapeños if your prefer a milder version
- 4 strips bacon
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
- 2 to 4 tablespoons drained jarred pickled jalapeño slices, chopped, plus 2 teaspoons brine
- 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
- tortilla chips, for serving
Supreme Pizza Dip
By nanapuddin
A scrumptious, super simple supreme pizza dip made with cream cheese, Italian shredded cheese, pizza sauce, sausage...
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 1/2 cups Italian blend cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup pizza sauce
- 10 to 12 pepperoni slices
- 1/3 cup cooked Italian sausage
- 3 tablespoons bell pepper, any color, chopped
- 3 tablespoons black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped
Vegan Red Curry Peanut Pâté
By Kathy_Hester
Spicy and nutty this vegan pâté is the perfect flavor-packed appetizer to start off any festive dinner party
- 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup low-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Thai red curry paste, more if you want it spicy
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon lime zest
Hot Pecan Crab Dip
By BobN
I've been making this Hot Pecan Crab Dip recipe for years and it's always a huge hit with my family and friends
- 8 ounces crab, fully cooked and flaked
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup Parmesan, grated & divided
- 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 6 to 8 jalapeños, chopped and deseeded
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Texas pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Baked Cheese Balls
By GNSnavely
I LOVE CHEESE! These Cheese Balls are baked, not fried so have at 'em and enjoy!
- COATING:
- 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (I used the reduced fat not fresh kinda I had in the fridge and it worked just fine)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (I used Lawry's)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup skim milk
- CENTERS:
- String cheese (fat free) broken into pieces
Authentic Chile con Queso
By BobN
Queso has always been a crowd pleaser, this creamy green hatch chile queso is always a good appetizer recipe that e
- 3 Hatch green chiles
- 3 jalapeños
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, diced
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups grated Asadero or White Cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Tortillas for serving
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts
By á-10360
Edamame & Ricotta Toasts will make the most delicious addition to any holiday or party appetizer spread
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen shelled sweet soybeans (edamame)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/3 cup snipped fresh basil or mint
- 24 1/4 inches whole grain baguette-style French bread slices, toasted
- 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Corn Bread Shortcake with Ham & Fresh Peach Salsa
By á-175897
This dish features the down-home flavors of cornbread, smoked ham, and peaches
- 3 cups peeled peaches, diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
- 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large egg
- non-stick cooking spray
- 9 (1.5-ounce) slices 33%-less-sodium smoked ham
- cilantro sprigs, to garnish
Tapas: Crab Dip
By á-3151
This Crab Dip tapas is great served with crackers or vegetable dippers
- 1 cup cooked crabmeat or one 6-ounce can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons red onion or green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dillweed or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel or lime peel, finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
- Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
- Dash cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper
- Assorted crackers and/or vegetable dippers
Fresh Mango Salsa
By johnwhorfin
This Fresh Mango Salsa recipe is super simple to make and an outrageously delicious sweet-and-spicy salsa
- 3 ripe mangos, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 large lime, juiced (about 1/4 cup lime juice)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
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