Spinach Dip
Ingredients 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach – thawed, squeezed dry 8 oz. can water chestnuts – drained, chopped 16 oz. jar real mayonnaise – low-fat okay 1 oz. pkt. … Continue to Recipe →
Category Archives: Cold Appetizer Recipes
Strawberry Pineapple Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Ingredients 2 C pineapple chunks, from 1 pineapple 2 C strawberries, chopped 8 flour tortillas, 8-inch in diameter 6 Tb unsalted butter, melted 6 Tb granulated sugar 1 1/2 tsp … Continue to Recipe →
White Cheddar Cheese Crackers (Homemade Cheez-Its)
Ingredients 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening 1/2 tsp salt 1 C all purpose flour 2 Tbsp cold water Red pepper … Continue to Recipe →
Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients 2 C fresh pineapple, cubed 1/2 C cilantro, chopped 1/3 C red onion, chopped 1 fresh jalapeño, diced 1-2 Tb real lime juice 1/4 tsp salt Directions Toss together … Continue to Recipe →
Shrimp Spring Rolls with Spicy Garlic Sauce
Ingredients 8 pieces rice paper 1/2 head lettuce 24 shrimp, peeled, de-veined and cooked 1/2 Cup carrots, cut to matchsticks 2 cucumbers, baby, peeled and julienned 1 yellow bell pepper, … Continue to Recipe →
Fresh Mexican-Style Shrimp Ceviche with Avocado
Ingredients 2 pounds shrimp , deshelled and deveined, if frozen they need to be thawed completely 2 jalapenos, or more if desired 3 roma tomatoes 1 English cucumber 1/3 Cup … Continue to Recipe →
Pecan Stuffed Dates
Ingredients 12 Medjool Dates 6 ounces blue cheese, cut into 12 pieces 12 pecan halves Directions Use a sharp knife to split dates down one side, but not completely in … Continue to Recipe →
Shrimp Dip
Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese softened ½ cup sour cream ½ cup red onion minced 1 tablespoons lemon juice plus zest of the lemon 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon … Continue to Recipe →
Bruschetta
Ingredients 1 pound Roma tomatoes about 6-8, seeded and diced ¼ cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic minced 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar ½ cup torn fresh basil Kosher salt Freshly … Continue to Recipe →
Zucchini Bruschetta
Ingredients 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes 2 garlic cloves minced 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt … Continue to Recipe →
Whipped Ricotta Dip
Ingredients 1 cup whole milk ricotta 1 tablespoon good quality extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving) ½ teaspoon honey 1 ½ tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, … Continue to Recipe →
5 Minute Nacho Cheese Sauce
Ingredients 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp flour 1 cup whole milk 6 oz. medium cheddar, shredded (about 1.5 cups) 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp chili powder Directions Add the butter … Continue to Recipe →
