Showing posts with label Appetizers recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Appetizers recipes. Show all posts

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Aussie Hot Dogs (Sausage Sizzle)


Sausage Sizzles are some of the best comfort foods you can have down under! Its so easy to make thus perfect for game day parties.


Ingredients

6 crusty white bread rolls
6 beef sausages
1 large red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

Serve with mustard and Tomato Sauce.


Honey Chicken Wings


 The combination of honey, garlic, ,and ginger make these wings are delicious; a great appetizer! 


Ingredients
3 pounds chicken wings
1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger, or more to taste
Sea Salt and pepper, to taste 
1 1/2 cups honey 
1/2 cup soy sauce 
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 
2 Tablespoons ketchup 
1/2 garlic clove, minced


Directions
Cut off and discard chicken wing tips. 

Cut each wing into 2 parts and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
Place wings in crock pot and pour sauce evenly over all wings. 

Cook 6 - 8 hours on low.

Ultimate Nachos


Ultimate Nachos recipe is one of the easiest and delicious recipes to make for your guest. It's great for holidays, parties and also perfect for Super Bowl parties.



Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (16 ounces) re-fried beans
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Tortilla chips, 1 large bag
2 plum tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
diced jalapeno peppers
8 oz. shredded Cheddar cheese
8 oz. shredded Monterrey Jack cheese

Toppings

chopped 
cilantro
sour cream
salsa
guacamole
jalapeno pepper rings
black olive rings
shredded cheese 

Directions
Brown the ground beef and onions over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onions are softened. 

Add green bell pepper, chili powder, cumin, re-fried beans, and tomato sauce. 

Simmer over low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes. 

Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
Heat oven to 375°. F.
Spread some of the beef and bean mixture on each chip and arrange the chips in a single layer on the large baking dish or ovenproof plate, or use smaller ovenproof plates or dishes. 

Sprinkle the layer with a little of the diced tomato, sliced green onions, and jalapeno peppers. 

Sprinkle each chip with some of the cheese and make another layer of chips. 

Repeat with the tomato, green onions, peppers, and top with more cheese. 

Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Add toppings.

Serve hot. 


Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Baked Stuffed Witches Nose



The rich and creamy combination of spices and cheddar cheese nicely contrasts the muted spice of baked  jalapeno peppers.


Ingredients


12 jalapenos remove the stems (tops) 
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 
1/4 teaspoon ground garlic
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
cheddar cheese, grated


Directions


Pre-heat oven 350 F.

Rise jalapenos with cold water and dry. 

Remove the stems (tops) from jalapenos.

Scrape out the seeds and stuff with cheddar cheese.

Place the jalapenos in a large bowl add olive oil, sea salt, ground garlic, black pepper and coriander and toss until all of them are covered with the seasonings and oil.

Pour them into your foil pack fold end of foil pack shut.

Bake 10-15 minutes. 

Remove and serve.






Eyeball Poppers


Crunchy, poppable potato balls that when you take a bite the center looks like an eyeball. Seriously, your guest will get a kick out of "Eyeball Poppers"


Ingredients

1 package Betty Crocker Instant Potatoes; cooked and cooled
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 eggs; beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
1 (8 oz.) can black olives

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine potatoes, eggs, pepper, garlic, and flour; mix until blended.

Take one whole olive and mold into the center of a ball of the potato mixture; using about 2 tablespoons for each ball should make about 24 eyeballs.

Pour the bread crumbs into a bowl.

Roll the potato ball in the bread crumbs.

Coat a large baking dish with cooking spray.

Place the balls in the baking dish and spray with cooking spray.

Bake 15-18 minutes.

Serve.







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Carolina Style Barbecue Wings


 The combination of slow cooking in the crock pot, honey, garlic, and ginger make these wings are delicious; a great appetizer or meal!  


Ingredients:
3 pounds chicken wings
1 cup prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon liquid smoke (hickory flavoring)


Directions

Sauce

Mix all except soy, butter and smoke. 

Simmer 30 minutes. 

Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 more minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool to touch. 


Crock Pot:
Cut off and discard chicken wing tips. 

Cut each wing into 2 parts and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Pour the half the Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce over wings and mix well.
Place wings in crock pot and pour what left of the Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce evenly over all wings. 

Cook 6 - 8 hours on low. 



Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Tex-Mex 7-Layer Dip


This "Tex-Mex 7-Layer Dip" recipe is super easy to make, colorful, and just taste great. Perfect for any casual party!


Ingredients

Makes: 12 serving

2 (16-oz.) can refried beans
1 cup tomato salsa
2 cup guacamole dip
2/3 cup non-fat Sour Cream or Greek-style yogurt
2/3 cup shredded Jack or Cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons chopped black olives
4 tablespoons chopped scallions

Directions:

Set aside 1 tablespoon each of scallions, olives, salsa and cheese. 

In a large glass bowl, layer, in order: beans, olives, onions, sour cream or yogurt, salsa, cheese and guacamole. 

Garnish with reserved olives, scallions, salsa and cheese.


Sunday, October 26, 2014

Spicy Mixed Nuts


The combination of spices and mixed nuts will be a big hit at any party. Make ahead Spicy Mixed Nuts can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.



Ingredients

2 cups salted mixed nuts
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 
1 teaspoon Creole Seasoning
1 tablespoon butter

Directions

Foil Pack or Oven
Make a foil packet.
In a medium bowl melt butter, add seasonings and mixed nuts, mix well.
Pour them into your foil pack fold end of foil pack shut.
Grill over medium-high heat or bake at 350, turning often, cook 10-15 minutes. 
Pour nuts into a small bowl and serve.
Stove Top
In a medium skillet melt butter, add seasonings and mixed nuts, mix well.
Stir often for 8 - 10 minutes on medium heat.
Pour nuts into a small bowl and serve.
Serve hot, warm, or cold.

Easy Jalapeno Poppers

The rich and creamy combination of spices and muenster cheese nicely contrasts the muted spice of grilled  jalapeno peppers.



Ingredients

12 jalapenos remove the stems (tops) 
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt 
1/4 teaspoon ground garlic
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
muenster cheese.


Directions


Rise jalapenos with cold water and dry. 

Remove the stems (tops) from jalapenos.

Scrape out the seeds and stuff with muenster cheese.

Place the jalapenos in a large bowl add olive oil, sea salt, ground garlic, black pepper and coriander and toss until all of them are covered with the seasonings and oil.

Pour them into your foil pack fold end of foil pack shut.

Grill over medium-high heat, turning often, 10 minutes. 

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Halloween Party Mix



"Halloween Party Mix" is easy to make and very tasty. Caution! It is very addictive, once you start eating it you can't stop.



Ingredients


3 cups Wheat Chex Cereal
3 cups Chocolate Chex Cereal
3 1/2 cups Honey Nuts Cheerios
1 cup Reese's Pieces
1/2 cup caddy corn
1 cup pretzels
1/2 cup powder sugar

Optional: 1 1/2 cups sea salted Planter's Mix Nuts


Directions

Combine sugar Wheat Chex Cereal and mix well.

Add the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

Serve.