Archive for the 'Appetizer Recipes' Category

Feta Cheese Dip With Herbs

Tasty feta cheese dip with herbs – low fat and healthy recipe.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation:
Place yogurt, [...]

Spicy Vegetables Appetizer

Spicy vegetables appetizer recipe. It can also be used as relish.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound Fresh Mexican Jalapenos
1/2 pound Fresh Green Beans
1/2 pound Cauliflower Flowerets
1/2 pound Fresh Broccoli Flowerets
1/2 pound Baby Carrots
1 Large Yellow Onion, quartered and separated
3 teaspoons Zatarian’s Concentrated Liquid Louisiana Shrimp and Crab Boil
2 tablespoons Black Peppercorns
6 Bay Leaves
15 peeled garlic Cloves
2 quarts Distilled White [...]

Spanish Rice Recipe

Savory Spanish rice recipe.
Ingredients:
1 c Uncooked long grain rice
4 T Oil
2 T Diced bell pepper
3 T Diced onion
1 t Dried parsley flakes
3 oz Tomato paste
2 ea Cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 c Cold water
3/4 t Salt
Preparation:
Lightly brown rice in oil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Add bell pepper amd [...]

Cheese Garlic Biscuits Easy Bread Recipe

Cheese garlic biscuits – an easy bread recipe to enjoy.
Ingredients:
2 cup baking mix
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 450F.
Add baking mix, milk and cheese in bowl, mix well.
Add butter and garlic powder. Beat for 30 seconds. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for [...]

Spinach Cheese Squares Appetizer Recipe

Spinach Cheese Squares recipe.
Ingredients:
16 ounce cottage cheese
20 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 large eggs
4 egg whites
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350 [...]

Easy Pizza Crackers

Easy pizza crackers – quick appetizer, a kid favorite…
Ingredients:
8 shredded-wheat type crackers
3 Tbs marinara sauce
3 Tbs mozzarella cheese (shredded)
2 Tbs of ham (chopped)
Pineapple chunks
Preparation:
Preheat your broiler or toaster oven.
Place the crackers on an oven-proof baking sheet. Then evenly divide and top the crackers with the marinara sauce and the cheese. Top half of the crackers [...]

Healthy Stuffed Mushroom Recipe

Low fat stuffed mushroom recipe.
Ingredients:
12 medium mushrooms
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350F. Wipe mushrooms with damp cloth. Remove stems and chop fine.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet. Saute mushroom caps, on bottom only, [...]