Beef and Cheese Roll-Ups

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Sometimes you are looking to create a quick and easy appetizer for that last-minute dinner occasion or a tasty snack for the kids. Well, when it comes to quick and easy, a 5-ingredient recipe which features common grocery items that many people just have in the pantry or fridge is ideal. This recipe is both [...]

Comforting Shrimp Hush Puppies with Spicy Chile-Dijon Sauce

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When it comes to food that sticks to your ribs and is just downright tasty, pretty much anything from the south is amazing. This is especially the case with those tasty little bready apps known as hush puppies, even in their most basic fried form. So just imagine how good hush puppies can be with [...]

Cheesy Tasty Spinach and Artichoke Dip

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Ingredients: 11 6-inch round pita breads 1/3 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) 1 cup of boiling water 14 ounces of canned hearts of artichoke, drained and chopped 10 ounces of packaged frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained and squeezed dry 8 ounces of softened light cream cheese 8 ounces of low-fat sour cream [...]

Simple and Tasty Mini Pizza Appetizers

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When you are looking for the ideal quick appetizer, you can’t go wrong with pizza. This particular twist on  a mini pizza, is just the perfect thing for an almost elegant meal, especially with the use of fresh ingredients. Ingredients: 3 pre-split English Muffins 1 tightly packed cup of shredded mozzarella 1 tablespoon of butter [...]

Tasty Baked Crab Dip in a Bread Bowl

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Ingredients: 8 ounces of softened cream cheese 2 cups of sour cream 12 ounces of crab meat canned or fresh (imitation crab is okay if you are on a budget) 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese 4 thinly sliced green onions 2 round unsliced loaves, either sourdough or Italian Assorted crackers for dipping Preparation: 1. [...]

Tasty Cajun Crab Cakes

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Ingredients: 1/2 of a finely chopped onion 2 finely chopped stalks of cleaned celery 1/2 of a large finely chopped red pepper 1 bunch of green onions finely chopped (use only the green portion) 1/2 of a large finely chopped carrot 3 minced garlic cloves 1 tablespoon of dried parsley 2 teaspoons of creole seasoning [...]

Spicy Jalapeno Popper Dip

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Ingredients 16 ounces of room temp cream cheese 1 cup of mayonnaise 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese 1 cup of grated Parmesan 4 ounces of diced canned green chilies 4 ounces of diced canned jalapeno peppers 1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup of melted butter Preparation 1. In a large bowl mix together the [...]

Savory Roquefort Cheesecake With Pecans and Pear Jam

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Ingredients 1/2 cup of pecans 16 ounces (2 packs) of softened cream cheese 8 ounces of chopped Roquefort cheese 1/2 cup of sour cream 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped chives 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour 11.5 ounces of pear jam Preparation: Place the pecans in a single [...]

Pork and Chicken Liver House Pate

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Ingredients: 1 lb of chicken livers 1 lb of ground lean pork 1 lb of mild Italian sausage 1 tablespoon of chopped chive 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley 1 tablespoon of fresh ground black pepper 1/2 a teaspoon of ground ginger 1/2 a teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoons of cooking brandy [...]

Fruity Stuffed Dates with Goat’s Cheese

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Ingredients 4 ounces of crumbled goat’s cheese 1 small finely chopped clove of garlic 2 teaspoons of freshly chopped parsley 1/8 teaspoon of salt 16 dried dates halved and pitted Preparation: In a small bowl mix the goat’s cheese, parsley, garlic and salt. Mash this all together with a fork to create a well combined [...]