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Make beef, pork, lamb, chicken or turkey the star of your starters. Meat and Poultry Appetizers give your meal a satisfying start as dips, spreads, kabobs, nachos and more!

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Rate this recipe 4.8/5 (20 Votes)
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Servings 24
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 55

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 8 to 12 slices of thin cut bacon, cut into halves or thirds
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Parsley, for garnish

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These sweet chicken bacon bites are easy to snack on! Bet you can't eat just one! Great for a party or family movie...

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  • 3 large handfuls of tortilla chips
  • 1 cup leftover carnitas or pulled pork
  • 1 tablespoon barbeque seasoning
  • 1 to 1 and 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
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  • 1 pound ground pork sausage
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  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
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  • 4 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
  • 4 very thin slices 2% cheddar cheese (about 3 ounces), halved (optional)
  • 8 small round whole wheat dinner or potato rolls, split and, if desired, toasted
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Put the chicken on the barbie! Yummy Honey Chicken Kabobs make a grilled treat that goes good with any side dish!

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic
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  • 1 pound bag frozen meatballs
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These potato pancakes are great to use up leftover mashed potatoes and are a family favorite!

  • 3 slices bacon
  • 4 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
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  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4.5/5 (273 Votes)

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  • MEATBALLS:
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  • 1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt + fresh pepper
  • SAUCE:
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
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  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso)
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The perfect Beef & Broccoli recipe for your Crockpot

  • 1 pound boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cup beef consumme
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar or honey
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  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
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Hawaiian rolls with ham and cheese are glazed with a mixture of brown sugar, butter and Worcestershire sauce, then ...

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  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoons French's mustard
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  • 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
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  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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  • 1/3 cup shallots, finely minced
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  • 8 ounces Neufchatel cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
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Make crispy popcorn chicken at home

  • POPCORN CHICKEN:
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  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Canola oil for frying
  • HONEY DILL SAUCE:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh or frozen dill, finely chopped
4.6/5 (46 Votes)

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