Archive for 'Appetizers and Snacks Recipes'

Pickled Garlic Recipe

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“These pickled garlic cloves take a long time, but they’re easy to make and are a real treat.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1/2 pound garlic, peeled * 1 large red bell pepper, chopped * 2 cups distilled white vinegar * 2/3 cup white sugar * 1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard * 1/2 teaspoon celery seed DIRECTIONS [...]

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Brie Cheese Appetizer Recipe

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“A light, fluffy puff pastry is filled with melted Brie cheese and hot fruit preserves. If you do not want a sweet wheel, you may substitute herbed cheese spread for the preserves. Baking times are the same for the substitution.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1 (8 ounce) wheel Brie cheese * 3 tablespoons apricot preserves * [...]

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Olive Puffs Recipe

Olive Puffs Recipe

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“These puff pastry wrapped olives are our family’s favorite holiday appetizer. We make them with a variety of olives – pimento stuffed green, plump kalamata, Provencal – just make sure they are pitted. We like to use strongly flavored olives; the flavor of canned ripe olives disappears in the puff pastry. You can make these [...]

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Egg and Olive Crostini Recipe

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“Take those leftover hard boiled eggs and turn them into this tasty appetizer. The kids will really like these thick pieces of bread covered with a zesty egg and olive mixture.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 6 eggs * 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened * 1 tablespoon lemon juice * 1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard [...]

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Marinated Olives Recipe

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“The marinade for these olives give them a Mediterranean flavor; it’s made with fennel seeds, thyme, and rosemary.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1 (8 ounce) jar pitted green olives * 1 (5 ounce) jar pitted kalamata olives, drained * 2 bay leaves * 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary * 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed * 1/2 teaspoon dried [...]

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Terrific Trail Mix Recipe

Terrific Trail Mix Recipe

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“Fruit, seeds, and nuts are mixed together in this flavorful snack mix.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1 cup combination diced dried fruit, such as prunes, apricots, pears and apples * 1/2 cup raisins and/or dried cherries or cranberries * 1 1/2 cups unsalted sunflower seeds * 1 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts (or honey-roasted peanuts, chopped walnuts [...]

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Sweet Coated Pecans Recipe

Sweet Coated Pecans Recipe

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“Sweet flavored pecans with a cinnamon twist.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1 egg white * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1 cup sugar * 3/4 teaspoon salt * 2 tablespoons water * 1 pound pecan halves DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Lightly butter a baking sheet. 2. In a bowl, [...]

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Red Salmon Pate Recipe

Red Salmon Pate Recipe

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“A creamy spread with salmon and cream cheese. You can add pecans for a twist.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1 (7 ounce) can salmon, drained, flaked and bones removed * 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened * 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish * 1 tablespoon lemon juice * 2 teaspoons grated onion * 1 tablespoon chopped [...]

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My Mom’s Roasted Peanuts Recipe

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“This is so simple…my mom used to make these all the time. You won’t believe how easy this one is.” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 1 pound raw peanuts, in shells DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread peanuts out on a large baking sheet. 2. Bake for 15 to 20 [...]

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Tarradls Recipe (Italian Pepper Rings)

Tarradls Recipe (Italian Pepper Rings)

Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.

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“These go great with Italian sauce dishes, we eat them also as a snack like pretzels! The recipe was given to me from a great Italian cook!” INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) * 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) * 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast * 1 cup olive oil * 1 tablespoon [...]

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