Archive for 'Appetizers and Snacks Recipes'
Pickled Garlic Recipe
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.
“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.
“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
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.
“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.
“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.
“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
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.
“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
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.
“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
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.
“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.
“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)
Posted on 12. May, 2009 by admin.
“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 [...]




