Category 'Appetizers '

Oct 10
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Oven-Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic, Olive Oil & Lemon Juice

Place the cauliflower florets in a large saute pan or a roasting pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower, and season with the garlic, lemon...

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Oct 6
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Whipped Goat Cheese & Fig Crostini

The secret to this recipe is whipping the goat cheese with a little cream — it makes it light and fluffy and takes only a little extra effort!” &nb...

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Sep 22
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Crunchy Sweet & Savory Zucchini & Sweet Potato Fries

Microwave a large sweet potato for about two minutes to soften it up. That will make it easier to slice. Sweet potatoes can be harsh on the wrist i...

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Aug 31
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Macaroni Salad 2

You can make the macaroni salad up to a day in advance; refrigerate, covered. If it seems a little dry, toss it with another ¼ cup of mayonnaise.

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Aug 27
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Soft Pretzel Bites with Cheesy Dip

These are the most amazing, soft, sweet .... yet salty, delicious, homemade pretzel bites. They are were soooo good!

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Aug 22
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Watermelon Feta Salad

A big thick slice of watermelon, topped with some delicious feta tossed with sliced shallots. And then a thick drizzle of Balsamic Glaze? Heaven. S...

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Aug 13
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Baked Sweet Potato Wedges with Spicy Avocado Dip

There’s really nothing too fancy going on here. It’s healthy finger food and who doesn’t love that? This recipe is perfect for taking to a party or...

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Aug 3
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Fruit Salsa With Cinnamon Chips

I love the abundance of inexpensive strawberries throughout the summer, also.....and decided to take advantage of them last week by making this fru...

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Aug 2
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Jalapeno Party Poppers

These Jalapeño Party Poppers are one of our family’s favorite treats. They make a great appetizer at summer BBQs, and for homegating and the holidays

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Jul 24
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Crostini With Olive Relish

Spoon this flavorful topping over a simple crostini or toast from a country-style loaf. Each recipe makes enough for 16 small or 8 large crost...

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Jul 21
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Pineapple Fried Quinoa In A Boat

A bright yellow pineapple and a bag of quinoa was all I needed to inspire me to dream up this tiki chic recipe.

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Jul 19
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Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion

If you have ever been to the Outback Steakhouse then you have probably seen the very hard to miss bloomin onion appetizer.This is a favorite at the...

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Jul 19
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Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Ingredients:4 pounds Potatoes2 tablespoons of olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsleyFresh grated Parmesan cheeseSalt a...

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Jul 17
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Corn Salad With Parmesan & Chilies

You can use red serrano, jalapeño, or Fresno chilies in this recipe. If fresh chilies aren’t available, substitute crushed red pepper to taste.

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Jul 16
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Crunchy Coconut Chicken Fingers with Peach Honey Mustard

If you like chicken fingers and coconut then this is a recipe you'll love making. A great summer treat.

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Jul 16
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Perfect Parmesan Crisps

Cheese.Doesn’t it sound like it should be a food group all on it’s own?I knew you’d agree.Since it seems odd to just open a block of cheese and sta...

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Jul 15
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Roasted Pepper, Feta & Basil Bruschetta

Instead of using bread, try serving this light dish on a bed of greens, tossed with pasta, or stirred into couscous.

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Jul 14
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Crab Salad Canapes

Use yellow or red bell peppers instead of orange if you wish to vary the color. French for "string," a ficelle is a very thin baguette, usually sho...

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Jul 14
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Eggplant & Mint Bruschetta

The lemon juice and mint perk up the sweet, mellow flavors of the roasted veggies.

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Jul 14
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Marinated Mozzarella

Aromatic herbs and a pinch of spicy red-pepper flakes enliven the subtle, creamy flavor of fresh mozzarella.

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