I LOVE tea sandwiches. So lady-like, and perfect for an afternoon event, baby or wedding shower, even a cocktail party. These are traditionally served at the Kentucky Derby, originating from Miss Jennie...
Just about everyone loves fried cheese sticks. Recipes.com's version gets a punch of heat from ground red pepper and cheese spiced with jalapeƱos. To tame heat, use plain Monterey Jack (without the peppers),...
This is from the Culinary Institute of America book, "Breakfast and Brunch". I have not made this yet, but the picture in the book looked delicious! A healthy alternative to some of the dips out there,...
This is a quick, easy and delicious appetizer and best yet, the topping can be made ahead and refrigerated. I think the recipe originated from Southern Living but it was given to me by a friend -- just...
Set the tone for your holiday festivities with this delicious - and pretty! - appetizer. Part dip, part dessert, you will love the reaction you get when your guests set eyes on this lovely creation.
This is an appetizer that a co-worker gave to me a long time ago. We worked the midnight shift together at the 911 center and we would eat this when the hunger pangs hit. Divine!
This is a little dip I came up with one spring day. Its really yummy and goes great with crudites and crackers. I hope youll enjoy it as much as we do! :)
Serve with chips, or toasted white bread or fill a tortilla, burrito, mixed with chili meat or Cuban picadillo and guacamole, or eat with white or yellow rice.
This is a Asian twist on the American cheese ball!Serve with Fresh sliced celery stalks, carrot sticks, toasted pita, grilled chicken slices whatever you want.
This recipe has its roots from the Moosewood cookbook (1st generation) but it has been revised and added to so much it barely resembles the original. This recipe receives rants and raves from everyone...
My father has been putting this on his pancakes, waffles, and French toast since my parents got married almost 32 years ago! (Mom always had ways of spoiling us!)...Thanks to Dad, now all the men in our...
If you're watching your fat intake, or even if you're not this is very low in fat, delicious and beautiful. And it doesn't turn black. Works with anything avocado guacamole works with. Try it with Southwestern...
I created this recipe in an attempt to make a hummus that my husband would like. He doesn't like the texture of chickpeas. The Great Northern beans really make this creamy without the addition of things...
There are so many cheese ball recipes and so many Mexican dip recipes, but I'd never seen a Mexican cheese ball, so I had to try it. DEEEElish! It's great served with tortilla chips or those extra big...
An Indian dish, Pantzarosalata is commonly known as Pureed Beet Salad. My friend brought this as an appetizer, it was so pretty and tasted so good. I hope you enjoy!
We love hot things and mustard is one of them. This recipe is super easy and has some heat to it. Spread it on hotdogs, burgers, use it as a dipping sauce, the possibilities are endless!
This is a mild flavored pate so don't expect a guacamole spread. The recipe is easy to double for buffets or a party. It is very important to get good tasting and textured avocados for this dish. They...
This is a recipe from Christine Manfield. Pesto with an Asian twist. The ingredients should be available from Asian food stores/markets. It is important to use Vietnamese mint, not ordinary mint, as the...
Roasted whole cloves of garlic, processed in the food processor to make a paste. Keep this on hand to make garlic bread, flavor mashed potatoes, or use in anything that could use a bit of a flavor kick....
African cuisines are on the top in making delectable and unique tamarind recipes. Tamarind is native to Africa and grows wild throughout the Sudan were there is Arabian influence in their cuisine. This...
Annie swore by Mazola oil... Annie is my mother; Her children all affectionately called her Annie. Eggplant was relatively inexpensive. It was used frequently in various Romanian recipes prepared in my...
This is fantastic on Biscuits and Scones with Lemon curd or a nice Blackberry Jam......I usually fix this when we have a tea party at my sisters house...The last party we had was a baby shower and It went...
Had farmer's market radishes and wondered if something could be made from their good-looking (edible but bitter) leaves. This was the result. Its NOT going to be mistaken for basil pesto, but its still...
This is a cold pizza made with salmon, cream cheese, mayo, dill, ranch dressing mix and capers. It's very simple and easy to make. The hardest part is baking the crust! I came up with this after trying...
Pesto is very easy to make if you have blender or a food processor. Classic pesto is basil, garlic, parmesan, pine nuts and olive oil but you can make a pesto of any similar mix of ingredients. This pesto...
This makes a pretty presentation and can be made 5-days in advance and refrigerated or it can be frozen up to 2-months. Found this recipe on "What's Cooking America?" The ingredient amounts listed below...
Found this in my Mom's old Joy of Cooking cookbook (1967). I love blue cheese and this sounded really good. "This delicious spread keeps well and improves with age--better when 1 week old than when newly...
This is an old family favorite. We pretty much can't have a gathering without these. There is no written recipe, it has been passed around verbally since I was a child. Everyone I've made these for has...