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Smoked Mozzarella Fondue
By á-2710
Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheeses, sour cream, thyme, Italian seasoning a...
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup smoked mozzarella
- 1 cup provolone
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
Dirty Diapers
By Tufgrlz
A great appetizer that tastes so much like mini-slider cheeseburgers
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 slices Cheddar cheese
- 32 slices dill pickle
Ham & Cheese Ring
By clawson
This ringed ham and cheese masterpiece is a work of art no one can resist
- 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated Crescent dinner rolls
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pepperoncinis
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/3 pound salami
- 1/3 pound ham
- 1/4 pound prosciutto
- 8 slices provolone, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil and balsamic vinegar for the dip, optional
Indian-Style Nachos with Warm Spices & Tamarind Chutney
By á-174535
Delicious Indian inspired nachos with warm spices and tamarind chutney
- SPICY CHICKPEAS & POTATOES:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 russet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- TAMARIND CHUTNEY:
- 1/2 cup tamarind concentrate
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- CHIPS & ASSEMBLY:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 6 ounces restaurant-style tortilla chips
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- Indian hot pepper or cayenne, optional; for serving
Chocolate Dipped Almond Horns
By ctozzi
These horseshoe-shaped crescents have a moist and chewy interior that yields under a crunchy almond coating
- SUBSTITUTE FOR MARZIPAN:
- 10 ounces marzipan, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 4 ounces almonds, finely ground
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
- 1 cup almonds, sliced
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups marzipan = 2 cups almond paste plus 1 cup of powdered sugar plus 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, mixed well
- Or 12 ounces almond paste, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 ounces finely ground almonds.
Bones & Blood
By Kitchenbee
Make some cookies shaped like bones and serve with a hot chocolate and strawberry 'blood' dip
- SAUCE:
- 5 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Dash of salt
- 4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup strawberry jelly
- Red food coloring, optional
Impossibly Easy Mini Blue Cheeseburger Pies
By á-75984
Using Original Bisquick® mix, these savory pies are packed with ground beef and cheese made, and can be ready to s...
- BURGER MIXTURE:
- 1 pound lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped, about 1 cup
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled, about 2-ounces
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- BAKING MIXTURE:
- 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- TOPPING:
- 6 tablespoons French-fried onions from a can
Pizza Fondue
By Kitchenbee
Been waiting to try this pizza fondue, maybe for an all Italian movie night
- 1/2 pound bulk sausage
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 (26-ounce) jars meatless pasta sauce
- 4 ounces thinly sliced ham, finely chopped
- 3 ounces sliced pepperoni, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
- 1 loaf Italian or French bread cut into 1 inch cubes
Joey's Nachos - Kitchen Boss
By á-5623
This delicious Nachos recipe was featured on Kitchen Boss, Episode 8- Superbowl Sunday
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- 1 package (8 ounce) Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 serrano chile, minced
- 1/4 cup Heinz chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon good-quality chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Serve with tortilla chips (Joey likes the scoop-able type)
- Sliced scallion
- Chopped tomato
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
Basic Cocktail Wieners
By á-3059
These little dogs are great for a pot luck!! It's something about ketchup and jelly together that everyone loves!
- 2 pounds cocktail wieners
- 1 (44-ounce) bottle ketchup
- 1 (7-ounce) jar grape jelly
Old Bay Shrimp Bruschetta
By Texaschef11
Quick and easy to make, this delicious shrimp bruschetta tastes like you've spent a long time in the kitchen, perfe...
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, finely chopped
- 1 plum tomato, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning
- 1 loaf French bread
- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Mockafoni & Cheese
By á-49759
Do you like macaroni and cheese but can do without the carbs? Give this Mockafoni & Cheese a try, it's low in carbs
- 16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or low carb milk
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced chives, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
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