Appetizers Worthy of Cupid's Arrow - 27 recipes
Start your Valentine's Day feast off the right way with these scrumptious appetizer recipes that are sure to get you struck by Cupid's arrow, because he has a thing for a well-stocked nosh table.
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Matzo Latkes
By blum099
Details
Servings 10
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 60
- 2 tablespoon canola oil, divided
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup egg matzo, about 6-ounces
- 1 cup 4% cottage cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives, plus more for garnish
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 slices smoked salmon, about 1/4-pound, for garnish
- horseradish cream, for garnish, to taste
These fancy latke appetizers are made from matzo and topped with a smoked salmon rosette, zesty horseradish sauce, ...
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Warm Artichoke Olive Dip
By á-174535
Delicious and simple to prepare, Warm Artichoke Olive Dip is the most delicious appetizer to cozy up with at your n...
- 1 (8-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
- 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed, plus additional for garnish
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 3/4 cup green-olive tapenade
- 1 (5.2-ounce) Boursin garlic-and-herb cheese
- assorted sliced crusty breads
Strawberries & Cream Popcorn
By á-11624
The popcorn bar has been raised with these scrumptious Strawberries & Cream Popcorn treats! The sweet glaze and spr...
- 1 cup corn kernels, popped on the stovetop
- 1 cup lite corn syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry jello
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 bag mini marshmallows
- 2 ounces butter
- 1 bag freeze dried strawberries, roughly crushed
Bruschetta with Fresh Basil
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is such a simple recipe to make, and it's highly versatile
- 1 fresh baguette
- Good quality olive oil
- 1 large clove fresh garlic, peeled
- 1 to 2 small garlic cloves, finely minced
- Roma tomatoes (these work best)
- 8 to 12 fresh basil leaves
- Fresh Parmesan-Reggiano (not the stuff in the green can, please)
- Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
By á-10360
Your favorite combination of fresh herbs give this rich and creamy goat cheese spread its unique flavor
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
- 6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs, snipped (oregano, thyme, rosemary, dill and/or tarragon)
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
By LyndaD
Quick and easy cheese danish made at home with ingredients you probably have in your refrigerator! Perfect for a w...
- 2 cans Pillsbury butter crescent rolls
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Cinnamon & sugar (I used about 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon)
Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
By bsterna
Hawaiian rolls with ham and cheese are glazed with a mixture of brown sugar, butter and Worcestershire sauce, then ...
- 3/4 sticks butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoons French's mustard
- 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 package King's Hawaiian Rolls
- 12 slices honey baked ham
- 12 slices provolone cheese
Roasted Mushrooms Stuffed With Feta, Spinach & Bacon
By milly1362
Rich and decadent, these are a surefire way to please a crowd
- 8 ounces bacon slices
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped, thawed, squeezed dry
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 2 3/4 pounds button mushrooms (about 48; each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter), stemmed
Crusty Parmesan Herb Zucchini Bites
By Tincard
Skip the fries and and make these Crusty Parmesan Herb Zucchini Bites instead
- 4 medium, fresh zucchini, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary & thyme, minced
- Smidge olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Antipasto Salad
By á-25010
Pasta antipasto salad is a hearty starter for any Italian meal, or a perfect main dish for a hot summer evening
- VINAIGRETTE:
- 1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed and leaves chopped, about 2 cups
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- SALAD:
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 1/2 cup hard salami, cut into strips, about 3 ounces
- 1/2 cup smoked turkey, cut into strips, about 3 ounces
- 1/4 cup provolone cheese, cut into strips
- 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
- 2 tablespoons green olives, halved and pitted
- 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, cut into strips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs
By Susan52
These Spinach Bacon Cheese Puffs are sure to be a hit at your next gathering, whether it's during the holidays or a...
- 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 packed cups chopped fresh spinach
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3 slices crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
- Coarse salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 (8.7-ounce) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into 9 squares
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Chef John's Party Cheese Puffs
By á-4084
These spicy, cheesy, herb-filled appetizers are perfect for your next party or gathering
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup sharp Cheddar or Gruyere cheese, shredded
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Red Velvet Chex Party Mix
By carvalhohm
A delicious Chex mix that tastes like red velvet cake! Super easy to put together, this will satisfy your holiday p...
- 6 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 drop red gel food color
- 1 cup devil's food cake mix
- 1/2 cup cream cheese frosting
Grilled Corn & Ricotta Dip
By lorik
This Grilled Corn and Ricotta Dip is super easy to make, taste like cheesy, buttery corn
- 6 ears corn, shucked
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- chives, finely chopped, for garnish
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
By á-2710
Shrimp wrapped in bacon is noteworthy enough, but adding some hot sauce to the mix takes it to a whole other level
- 1/2 pound shrimp
- 3/4 cup hot sauce
- 5 slices center-cut bacon, thinly sliced
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing, for dipping, optional
- Sliced green onions, for garnish, optional
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Pimento Cheese Crostini
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar, shredded
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- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos, drained and chopped
- 2 scallions, trimmed and sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Macaroni & Cheese
- 12 ounce package Skinner® Texas shape pasta
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- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 1/2 cup milk
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- 1 cup fontina cheese, shredded
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Avocado Egg Rolls with Creamy...
- AVOCADO EGG ROLLS:
- 3 large ripe avocados, sliced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspooon salt
- Egg roll wrappers
- Water (for sealing edges of eggrolls)
- Oil (for frying)
- CREAMY CILANTRO RANCH DIP:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 green onion
- 1/2 jalapeño
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Shrimp Summer Rolls with...
- 2 ounces uncooked rice vermicelli noodles
- 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (8-ounces)
- 4 (8-inch) round rice paper sheets
- 1/2 cup Napa (Chinese) cabbage, very thinly sliced
- 16 fresh mint leaves
- 4 teaspoons unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 small Serrano chile, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
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Skinny Puppy Chow
- 4 cups Chex™
- 2 tablespoons Kerrygold™ butter
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 to 3/4 Cup vanilla Skinny Shake™ powder
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Cheese Straws
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in refrigerator overnight
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 parmesan, grated and divided
- 1 large egg
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Killer Potato Latkes
- 1-pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- sea salt to taste
- 2-pounds baking potatoes
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- vegetable oil, for frying
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Spinach & Artichoke Dip Stuffed...
- 1 baguette
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) bag baby spinach leaves
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Parmesan cheese, grated, to top
- Fresh basil leaves or parsley, torn, to top
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Avocado Toast with Goat Cheese &...
- 1 avocado, peeled and pit removed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon mint, chopped
- Small pinch chili flakes
- 4 slices bread, for toast
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled
- Salt and pepper
- 4 eggs, optional
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Lemon-y Baked Ricotta
- 1 pound whole-milk ricotta, about 2 cups
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus 1 teaspoon zest
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- extra-virgin olive oil, optional
- crackers to serve
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Roasted Fennel & Prosciutto...
- 1 pound bakery pizza dough
- 2 fennel bulbs
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
- 2 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups fontina cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon bottled balsamic glaze
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Tomato Artichoke Appetizers
- 2 cups biscuit mix
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon onion juice, if desired
- 1 jar (7.5-ounce) marinated artichokes, chopped
- 30 thin slices from 4 to 5 plum (Roma) tomatoes
- Parsley sprigs
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