Toasted Onion Cheese Log
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon Butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) deli Cheddar Cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
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Chili Cheese Ball
Ingredients:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup ORTEGA Salsa - Homestyle Recipe (Mild)
1 (1.25-ounce) packet ORTEGA® Taco Seasoning Mix
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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Appetizer Cheese Ball
Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4-ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons prepared brown mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup currants
3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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Meatballs with Mustard Sauce
Ingredients:
1 single-serving French bread roll
6 3/4 cups water, divided use
1 pound lean ground beef
1 strip bacon, diced
4 anchovies, diced
2 onions, 1 diced and 1 whole
1 large egg
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided use
1/2 teaspoon white pepper, divided use
1 bay leaf
6 whole black peppercorns
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 large egg yolk, beaten
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Meatballs in Chile Sauce
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium), or adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (24-ounce) jar ORTEGA Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium)
1 cup water
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 or 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped (optional)
1 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
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Italian Sausage Cheese Balls
Ingredients:
1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
3 cups biscuit mix
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 375*F (190*C).
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Chinese Meatballs
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups rice, cooked
1 (4-ounce) can mushrooms
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon beef base or bouillon granules
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 celery ribs, diagonally thin sliced
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Appetizer Meatballs
Ingredients:
2 pounds lean ground pork
1 cup ice water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
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California Lamb Canapes
Ingredients:
12-ounces lamb meat, ground medium
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped fine
2 1/2-ounces dried apricots chopped fine
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 large whole egg, beaten
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, as needed
6 slices plain white bread
1/4 cup more or less, melted unsalted butter
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Crispy Baked Ravioli
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Italian dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Sour Cream
1/4 cup milk
1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli
3/4 cup pasta sauce, warmed
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Cheesy Chicken Crunchers
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt
Pepper
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup 2% reduced fat milk
1 1/2 cups cornflakes
1 cup (4-ounces) reduced fat, shredded Cheddar cheese
6 chicken breast filets; cut into strips
Non-stick cooking spray
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Fruited Brie Bake
Ingredients:
1 (15-ounce) wheel Brie cheese
1/2 cup Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves
Sliced almonds
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Baked Brie with Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients:
1 whole head garlic
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (12-ounce) round of brie cheese
3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and cut into thin strips
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil
Crostini* or apple slices
Garnish: Sprigs of fresh basil or rosemary, imported green and black olives
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Eggplant Caviar
Ingredients:
1 large eggplant, pricked
1 onion, chopped finely
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped finely
1 large tomato, chopped finely
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar (or lemon juice)
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Roasted Peppers with Marinated Feta and Greek Olives
Ingredients:
2 roasted red bell peppers
1 pound feta cheese, cut into cubes
1 cup fresh black Greek olives, pitted
1 small red onion, diced (any sweet onion like Vidalia or Maui will also work)
3 cloves minced garlic
1 TB balsamic vinegar
2 TB olive oil
2 tsp fresh thyme
salt
freshly ground black pepper
lemon juice
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Stuffed Grape Leaves
Ingredients:
Makes approximately 50 grape leaves
3 medium onions, chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 package (6 oz) long grain and wild rice (comes with a seasoning packet)
8 oz organic tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup Italian parsley, minced
2 TB lemon juice
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 jar (8 oz) grape leaves, (about 50 grape leaves)
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Feta Stuffed Cucumbers
Ingredients:
4 medium cucumbers, chilled and peeled
1/2 cup crumbled Greek feta cheese
1 TB canola mayonnaise
2 drops Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tsp minced fresh mint
1/2 to 1 tsp dried dill weed
sea salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste
1 TB minced fresh parsley
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Sweet & Sour Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
1 mango (1 pound), cut into 1/4" cubes
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 TB thinly sliced scallions
1 TB fresh lime juice
11/2 tsp ketchup
11/2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp chili powder
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Shrimp Dip
Ingredients:
Makes about 3 cups
1/2 lb shrimp
1/2 onion, quartered
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
8 oz Neufchatel cheese
4 oz sour cream
1 TB organic Dijon mustard
dash of tabasco sauce
1 TB minced garlic
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 TB unsweetened ketchup
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
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Mushroom Caviar Appetizers
Ingredients:
Serves 5
1 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms
4–6 scallions
4 TB organic extra virgin olive oil
1–2 TB lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper
Several sprigs of fresh dill
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Bean Spread
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked beans (lentils, adzuki, or garbanzos)
1 stalk celery, minced fine
1 green onion, sliced
2 TB minced parsley
2 TB lemon juice or t TB Brown rice vinegar
2 tsp miso or tamari soy sauce
1/4 cup ground roasted seeds (sunflower or sesame)
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Goat Cheese Covered Tomatoes
Creamy goat cheese makes a great combination with the tartness of tomatoes.
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Asian Lettuce Wraps
Surround your serving platter with plenty of whole lettuce leaves. Your guests will wrap each leaf with their choice of fillings, then dip in the sweet and spicy Hoisin sauce.
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Baba Ghanouj
Baba Ghanouj is an eastern type of appetizer and is well known in Arab countries especially in Egypt where you find it served with all kinds of food and also in sandwich restaurants.
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Antojitos Minis
These little Mexican inspired appetizers are easy to prepare and the many ingredients may be varied according to taste. Try layering the cheeses and vegetables in different variations for a colorful and exciting platter.
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