Category: Appetizers
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Mediterranean Chickpea Dip
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas or navy beans or 3 cups cooked dry-packaged chickpeas or navy beans, rinsed, drained (see note) 2/3 cup fat-free sour cream 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh or dried parsley 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata or ripe…
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Chicken Sticks
1/2 c buttermilk 1/4 c soy sauce 1/4 c crushed red pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut lengthwise into long 1/4 inch strips 1 c all purpose flour 2 eggs beaten with 2 Tb water 3 c fresh, coarse English muffin bread crumbs, about 3 muffins Vegetable oil
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Summer BLT Spread
1/2 c cooked crumbled bacon, about 6 slices or 3 oz. real bacon bits 1 c sour cream 1 c mayo 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped to make 1 cup Lettuce leaves Town House crackers Minced fresh parsley
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Best Spinach Dip
1/4 c butter 1 pkg hollandaise sauce blend 3/4 c milk 10 oz. pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 4 oz. jar diced pimentos, drained 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp dill weed 1 c sour cream
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Steamed Mussels With Beer and Curry
2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 2 finely minced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 1/2 pounds mussels, thoroughly cleaned and bearded Freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde or other blond beer 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon finely minced parsley 1 tablespoon finely minced chives
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Bruschetta With White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives
1 1/2 cups cooked dried cannellini, Great Northern or other white beans (or 1 pound canned, drained and rinsed) 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped 1/4 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon minced garlic Salt and pepper 20 prepared bruschetta slices (see recipe below) 5…
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Crab Cakes a la 103 West
6 ounces grouper, diced 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 bunch green onion, sliced thinly 1 large egg 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 5 dashes Tabasco sauce 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce 1 cup heavy cream 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, cleaned of all shell and cartilage
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Jalapeno Chile-Cheese Crock
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno chile, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 to 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
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Smoked Salmon Pinwheels With Spinach and Montrachet
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 8 ounces Montrachet or other mild goat cheese crumbled 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoons capers, drained 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 large flour tortillas, 9…
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Thai Chicken Skewers
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 3/4 cups light coconut milk 1 1/2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste 1 teaspoon salt
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Marinated Shrimp Wrapped in Snow Peas
1 bay leaf 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large garlic clove, crushed 15 to 20 tender young snow peas
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Pepperoni Pinwheels
1/2 cup finely grated Gruyere cheese 3/4 teaspoon dried sage 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed 2 tablespoons honey mustard 1 (3 ounce) package sliced pepperoni 1 egg, lightly beaten
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Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 (7-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
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Marinated Bocconcini
1/2 cup finely diced roasted red peppers (homemade or store-bought) 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pitted, seeded and finely chopped kalamata olives 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces bocconcini (baby mozzarella balls)
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Garlicky White Bean Dip
1 can (15 ounces) white beans 1 package (4 ounces) garlic herb cheese spread, such as Boursin or Alouette 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
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Rice Balls From Camille’s
1 cup uncooked rice 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pepperoni 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 8 ounces ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Egg wash made by whisking together 2 large eggs and 3 tablespoons water 2 cups herbed bread crumbs Vegetable oil for frying
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Chinese Dumplings
1/2 lb. ground pork 1 c. finely shredded cabbage 2 green onions, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbs. lite soy sauce 2 tsps. sesame oil 1/4 tsp. ground ginger 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbs. + 1/2 c. water 1 1/2 tsps. cornstarch 24 dumpling wrappers 2 Tbs. vegetable oil Dipping sauce: 1/4 c. lite…
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Potato Croquettes Stuffed with Meat (Mezze)
2 c. leftover mashed potatoes 1 c. ground beef 1 Tb. oil or butter Salt & pepper 1/8 tsp. allspice 3 Tbs. fresh parsley, minced 2 green onions, chopped Cayenne pepper (optional) 1 beaten egg, mixed with 1 Tb water Seasoned bread crumbs Oil for frying
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Mushroom Caps with Pesto
1 recipe pesto 24-28 fresh mushrooms, 1 1/2″ diameter Walnut halves or pine nuts
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Potted Cheddar
1/2 lb. room-temp Cheddar cheese, about 2 c. grated 4 Tbs. room-temp butter 3 Tbs. applejack or other unsweetened brandy 2 tsps. Dijon mustard Salt & pepper
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Smoked Salmon Canapes
4 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro 2 tsps. lime juice 1/2 tsp. finely minced jalepeno pepper 2 dashes Tabasco sauce 5 slices white bread, crust removed, toasted & quartered diagonally 4 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon 2 tsps. finely minced red onion
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Chinese Spareribs
2 racks sparereibs, about 4 lbs. 1/3 c. soy sauce 1/3 c. honey 3 Tbs. cider vinegar 1 Tb. sugar 1 tsp. ground ginger 2 Tbs. dry sherry 1 1/2 c. beef broth 2 cloves garlic, minced
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Bruschetta
4 fresh ripe, firm tomatoes 6 small fresh basil leaves, or a few pinches oregano 6 1/2″ thick slices good crusty country style bread 3-4 garlic cloves Salt & pepepr 3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
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Shrimp Sushi
1 lb. shrimp 1 tsp. water, 1 tsp. rice wine vinegar per shrimp 1 c. short grain rice 1 c. vinegar 1/4 c. salt 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. sake or dry sherry
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Zucchini Appetizers
3 c. zucchini grated 1 c. buttermilk biscuit mix 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbs. fresh parsley 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt 2 tsps. dried oregano dash black pepper 1/2 c. vegetable oil 4 eggs, slightly beaten
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Smoked Salmon Mousse
1 side Norwegian smoked salmon 1/2 c. capers, drained 4 packages plain gelatin 1 pint heavy cream 2 lbs. cream cheese 1 c. white wine 3 Tbs. fresh dill 1 Tb. lemon pepper 1/2 c. lemon juice 1 Tb. chicken base
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Cheese Pie Triangles (Mezze)
1 lb. package egg roll wrappers 1/2 lb. feta cheese Dried mint Red pepper Egg white to seal pastry Oil for frying
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Smoked Salmon Lavash Rolls
1 round lavash, softened* 4 oz. cream cheese 3 Tbs. minced red onion 2 Tbs. capers 4 oz. (6 slices) smoked salmon *Found at the farmer’s market
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Salmon Mousse
2 packages gelatin 2/3 c. bottled clam juice 15 oz. canned sockeye red salmon 1 1/2 Tb. anchovy paste 3 oz. jar capers 1 bunch green onions Juice of 2 lemons 3 tsps. dill 8 drops Tabasco 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1/2 pint sour cream
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Cheese Straws
2 c. grated Cheddar cheese 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese 1 tsp. cayenne pepper Dash of salt 17.5 oz box puff pastry (2 sheets) 2 Tbs. softened butter