Here are 3 different appetizers that take almost no skill to make. Easy, easy, easy. They are not the same old thing & are very clean and modern looking.Try these: 1) Purple endive leaf with a bit of blue cheese and one smoked almond. Yum.2) A large green pitted olive with a bit of cream cheese and an almond stuck on top. Cute.3) 2 dried … [Read more...]
Last Minute Appetizer: Crabmeat, Cream Cheese, & Cocktail Sauce
This is an oldie, but goodie. You can keep the ingredients on hand in case someone drops in unexpectedly & you want to serve an appetizer.Drain a small can of crabmeat. Poke at it while it's still in the can to break up any big chunks. Pile on top of a bar of cream cheese. Pour seafood cocktail sauce over it all & serve with crackers. Now … [Read more...]
Quick Appetizers with Celery and Cherry Tomatoes
Fill hollowed out cherry tomatoes with real bacon bits for a quick appetizer. Even quicker: celery boats. Fill washed & dried celery stalks with Boursin or wine flavored cheese from the dairy case. Cut into 2-inch sections to serve. Click on label "Boursin" below this post for recipe for that herb flavored cream cheese. … [Read more...]
Cranberry Gorgonzola Cheese Ball
Cheese balls make nice appetizers for the holidays and this one is especially festive. The flavors of blue cheese with dried cranberries are great together. Click title for link at TasteOfHome. Click label "cheese ball" below this post for more cheese ball recipes. It's nice to have a choice of 2 or 3 cheese balls when you have a crowd. … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Schedule Tips and Appetizer Ideas
Here is my take on suggestions from The Simple Dollar for a sane and thrifty Thanksgiving. Serve Appetizers Serving a raw veggie tray as appetizers is great for everyone watching their diet. I don't find that raw veggies really fill you up for long. You need something with fat and/or protein in to do that. How about a cheese dip for the … [Read more...]
Healthier Sweet and Spicy Chex Mix
We love any kind of Chex Mix for snacking. It's great for when the whole family is together no matter if we are watching a movie, watching football, just relaxing, or playing a board game together. Here is a healthier version to try & it's easy to make.Click title for link at Shape.com. … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Pear Bruschetta with Mascarpone
These are just gorgeous & sound delicious. What's not to like with cinnamon, mascarpone and roasted pears? It's a nice change from savory bruschetta appetizers and would be wonderful any time of day or night! Click title for link at TastyKitchen. … [Read more...]