Warm Jalapeno-Shrimp Dip is a ridiculously easy party dip that is ALL REWARD. Lightened up thanks to a couple ingredient swaps, this less-damaging chip dip or cracker spread uses ingredients you can easily keep stocked and ready to roll when you need a fantastic dip in a hurry. Warm Jalapeno-Shrimp Dip I was asked by…
Crock-pot Cranberry BBQ Chicken Drummies
Crock-pot Cranberry BBQ Chicken Drummies! Sweet and juicy mini-drumsticks made easily in the slow cooker. My current cranberry obsession continued tonight in my slow cooker. I’m finding the Cranberry BBQ Sauce I made up last weekend to be just so versatile that I decided to use it for some easy football food. Print Crock-pot Cranberry…
Smoked Salmon Tartlets with Arugula and Dill
Smoked Salmon Tartlets with Arugula and Dill are a perfect party food! Cheesy mini quiches in crispy shells with gorgeous gourmet flavor. Last night, I attempted a pizza using this flavor profile but opted to put eggs on it. Boy, was that was a complete foul. Hate when that happens. But, I saw potential and…
Cheddar Beer Pumpernickel Bread Dip
Cheddar Beer Pumpernickel Bread Dip is a recipe from my childhood and lifelong favorite bread dip of all time. Of course you can use other bread, but the match this hoppy cheesy beer dip makes with pumpernickel bread is magical. This recipe is one that conjures up memories of childhood. Every evening, whether we had…
Unstuffed Jalapeno Poppers
Unstuffed Jalapeno Poppers Since I started gardening last year, now I have so many jalapenos to use! So, I’ve been throwing them in everything – salads, on the grill, baking them in breads, stuffing them, and so on. So the basic idea for this appetizer (with the bread, cream cheese, and bacon) goes way back…
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip Seems like dips like this are everywhere now! And no wonder – it’s friggin good. But what makes my recipe special is that it’s also less damaging. All the ingredients have a really good shelf-life or are freezable, so I keep them on hand to whip out when I have an unanticipated…
Spinach and Arugula Tartlets
Spinach and Arugula Tartlets are pretty little, perfect party bites! Purchase the fillo (or phyllo) shells in your grocer’s freezer section, fill them with this easy filling, and give them a quick bake. Reminiscent of spanikopita, but brightened with peppery arugula, these scrumptious appetizers will please your crowd. I love spanikopita with a passion, but…
Spanikopita
Spanikopita extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch chopped scallions, white and green parts 2 (10-ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted 2 T chopped fresh dill 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 4 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese 4 oz cream cheese 1/4 t kosher salt 1/4 t freshly ground black pepper 40 sheets (1 box) frozen…
Shrimp Mousse
OK, so this recipe title doesn’t sound that appetizing. And seeing gelatin as the first ingredient probably doesn’t either. But TRUST ME this recipe comes together into a very impressive and delicious cracker spread reminiscent of shrimp cocktail. Shrimp Mousse 1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatin ¼ c water 1 can tomato soup 3 small pkgs…
Scallion Olive Dip
This is SO good! It sounds like such a strange combination – black olives and green onions, but this seriously becomes the most amazing spread! Long, long-time family favorite. Print Scallion Olive Dip Author Erica Schwarz Ingredients 2 8oz packages Neufchafel cream cheese, softened 1 stick unsalted butter softened 2 bunches green onions chopped 1…
Sausage-Stuffed Jalapenos
Sausage-Stuffed Jalapenos 1 lb bulk pork sausage (I prefer Hot Jimmy Dean) 1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened 1 c freshly shredded parmesan 22 large jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded, and ribs removed Cook sausage until no longer pink; drain fat. Combine sausage with the cheeses. Spoon about 1 tablespoonful into each jalapeno half. Bake…
Sausage Balls
If you ever need to bribe someone, these will do the trick. Sausage Balls 1 lb Jimmy Dean hot sausage, uncooked 2 c shredded sharp cheddar 2 c dry Bisquik Heat oven to 350F. Combine with your hands and roll into 1-½ inch balls. This takes a while to mix (and a little elbow…
Salami Crostini
Here’s a simple yet elegant idea. This can be made with regular tomato slices and sliced Italian bread for lunch sized portions, or Roma tomato slices and a thin baguette for appetizer portions (shown in the photo). Salami Crostini crusty sliced bread (Italian bread or thin baguette depending if you are making meal or appetizer…
Salami Cornucopia
Here are salami and cheese appetizers that are easy to make, fun to serve, and party perfect! With a delicious herbed cream cheese filling, these salami cornucopia can be made up to a day ahead. Make these little stuffed salami appetizers once, and they will become a favorite party recipe. How FUN are these stuffed…