appetizer recipes

Bacon-Wrapped DatesINGREDIENTS About 1/2 pound dates 4 ounces blue cheese About 6 to 8 slices of bacon, cut into quarters INSTRUCTIONS Use the point of a sharp knife to slit dates open lengthwise. Pull out the...

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 22 minutes Makes 50 meatballs Recipe from J.M. Hirsch of the Associated Press. INGREDIENTS 3 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon...

Spicy Marinated ShrimpServes 6 to 8 From Kathy Rowan of Charlotte, N.C. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds raw shrimp 1 cup ketchup One 5-ounce jar prepared horseradish, preferably Zatarain's One 5-ounce jar Creole mustard, prefer...

 Persimmons are back in the market, and this year I've paired perky persimmon slices with silky avocado slices. It's a marriage made in heaven is all I can say. Ingredients: 4 cups salad greens2 persimmons, sliced1 avocado, peeled, pitted and...

Executive Chef Jeff Anderson shows Sabrina Rodriguez some healthy appetizers for Thanksgiving Day.

In the video he makes Marinated Shrimp in Lemon Dill Sauch and Roasted Squash with Spinach and Gruyere.

Marinated Shrimp in Lemon-Dill Sauce

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Looking to whip up something quick and Halloween-ish, but with an interesting twist, I created this dip based on Indian Pumpkin Curry. It brings together the great spices from that dish like curry, turmeric, ginger, and cumin along with light coconut m...

October is party month: birthday parties, Oktoberfest parties and lots and LOTS of Halloween parties. Parties require party food. My favorites are cute-bite sized treats that your guest can pick up with one hand so they don't have to put...

Creamy Swamp DipStart to finish: 10 minutes Serves 16 INGREDIENTS 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup chopped black olives 1/2 cup...

Every year, Mr.S. and I usually throw a big summer BBQ. This summer, however, somehow time got away before we could get one planned. So since the weather was still warm and my birthday was coming up, we decided to host a birthday fiesta. We o...

Halloween is just around the corner, so it’s time to bring out pumpkins and decorations in orange and black. Want a dish you can feed your friends and family without [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other con...