GRANDMA'S RECIPES APPETIZERS

Avocado Appetizer Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 02:41:00 +0000

This dish is a wonderfull dip with any kind of crackers.It makes one cup.
Prep:10m Cook:15m Servings:8

Ingredients
4 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons taheena
1 large or 2 medium avocados
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Directions
Place the lemon juice and taheena in a blender and blend for a moment; then set aside.
Pit and peel the avocados and cut into pieces
add them with the remaining ingredients — except the paprika — to the lemon juice/taheena mixture
blend into a smooth paste.
Place on a flat serving platter and sprinkle with the paprika.
Can be served as is, or chilled.

Pickapeppa Appetizer Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:47:00 +0000

No work, no hassle, appetizer.
Prep:5m Servings:15

Ingredients
Cream cheese
Pickapeppa sauce
Cracker

Directions
Open cream cheese and plop on plate
Pour pickapeppa sauce on cheese
serve with crackers

Lobster Appetizer Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:45:00 +0000

these are a really fast and tasty appepizer
Prep:10m Cook:5m Servings:

Ingredients
12 slices bread, crust removed, toasted
1 ounce butter
1 pound lobster meat, cooked, cut into thin slices
1 ounce red pimentos
1 each anchovy, finely minced
1 ounce caviar

Directions
Butter toasted bread. Arrange the lobster meat, anchovies, and pimento strips on the toast alternating the colors to give eye appeal.
Arrange on a serving tray with a doily underneath and sprinkle caviar over all. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.

Baked Feta Appetizer Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:34:00 +0000

These are sooo yummy!
Prep:5m Cook:17m Servings:8

Ingredients
8 slices of thick feta
8 slices of fully ripened tomatoes
8 garlic of minced cloves
oregano--Mediterranean
red pepper flakes
8 tbsp. of olive oil
8 sheets aluminum foil

Directions
First you need to preheat oven to approx. 380 degrees.
Then add a slice of feta on each of the 8 sheets of foil.
Then you can center a slice of tomato over that;.
Next season this lightly with salt; sprinkle with garlic and oregano and a light sprinkling of red pepper flakes.
Now drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil over each feta parcel and then seal foil.
Let this bake for approx. 15-18 minutes.
Finaly, you need to put this on one packet per plate.
Serve with crusty bread.

Fab Family Appetizer Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:44:00 +0000

Delicious old family recipe for a hot appetizer that will be gobbled up soo fast!!
Prep:5m Cook:20m Servings:8

Ingredients
Two - 8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 jars chipped (dried)beef, chopped up
pecan chips(optional topping)

Directions
Mix all the ingredients together and bake in a pie plate or shallow dish, you can sprinkle pecan chips on top for a topping! Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Serve with your fave crackers and Enjoy!! lpease let me know how you love this!!

My Shellfish Appetizer Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:43:00 +0000

This is a little bit of work, but oh so worth it. I took several recipes and put them together. I make this for special occasions and special guests. And this is definately not on the Jenny Craig diet!
Prep:15m Cook:15m Servings:8

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup shallot or green onion, minced
1 pound medium cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half lengthwise
8 ounces crabmeat
8 ounces bay scallops, rinsed and patted dry
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons dry white wine, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup Parmsan cheese, shredded
1/3 cup butter-flavored cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions
In large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter.
Add shallot or green onion and saute 5 minutes.
Stir in shrimp, crab and scallops.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add 1 tablespoon white wine and cook, stirring, over high heat 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
In bowl, whisk together cornstarch, heavy cream and tomato paste.
Add to seafood mixture with remaining 2 tablespoons wine.
Return to heat and cook, stirring, 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened.
Add lemon juice and adjust seasonings with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Spoon into shallow baking dish or 8 individual shell shaped dishes.
Combine Parmesan cheese, cracker crumbs and melted butter.
Sprinkle over.
Place on baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until bubbly and top is lightly browned.

Appetizer Bread Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:59:00 +0000

This wonderful bread can be used as an appetizer or be eaten with your meal. It's always popular and people want the recipe.
Prep:15m Cook:20m Servings:24

Ingredients
APPETIZER BREAD
2 c. grated cheddar cheese or an Italian mix
1 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
1 long loaf French bread, halved lengthwise OR I ALWAYS use a fresh deli garlic-spread bread instead
Parmesan cheese

Directions
Chop onion
Combine cheese, mayo, herb seasoning and green onion.
Mix thoroughly - this can be done ahead and refrigerated until close to time to bake.
Spread mixture evenly on bread halves and sprinkle generously with Parmesan.
Place bread on large cookie sheet.
Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Remove bread from oven and slice into 2" pieces. If the loaf is a wide one, I slice it down the middle and then across.
Serve immediately. Makes 24 pieces.

Appetizer Rolls Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:36:00 +0000

This is a recipe I obtained from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Bradshaw Estate in McKinney, Texas in 1988.
Prep:10m Cook:20m Servings:15

Ingredients
5 ounce glass jar pasteurized process cheese spread
5 ounce glass jar bacon pasteurized process cheese spread
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 medium green pepper chopped
1/4 cup condensed tomato soup undiluted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
30 small parker house rolls

Directions
Preheat oven to 400. Blend the cheese spreads with the onion, green pepper, tomato soup and seasonings. Split the rolls and spread half of each with a tablespoon of the filling. Cover with the other half and put in oven for 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Sardine Appetizer Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:13:00 +0000

I got this recipe from a friend who serves them at parties and is always asked for the recipe. I'm not big on sardines so I had to be sold on this, but to my surprise it is an incredibly tasting delight. Hope you will give it a try.
Prep:10m Servings:8

Ingredients
1/2 cup mashed sardines
1 tablespoon minced pimento
3 tablespoons chopped olives
1-1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
12 squares toasted bread
1 cup sliced stuffed olives

Directions
Add lemon juice to mayonnaise.
Mix with mashed sardines, pimento and chopped olives.
Spread on toasted bread.
Garnish each square with a slice of stuffed olive.

Sausage Appetizer Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 05:12:00 +0000

This mouthwatering treat will make your tastebuds sing!
Prep:10m Cook:45m Servings:8

Ingredients
2 pounds of Italian sausage
1 chopped onion
1 cup applesauce
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)

Directions
First, preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
Brown sausage using a large skillet, then drain and cut into small bite-sized pieces.
Next combine sausage, onion, applesauce, and brown sugar in a casserole dish.
Finish up by baking at 325 degrees for 45 minutes and enjoy!

Crab Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:11:00 +0000

Make plenty. These will go quickly

1 can flakey biscuits
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 cups crabmeat, chopped
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped fine

Separate biscuits.
Divide each biscuit into 3 parts.
You will end up with 30 pieces.
Place on a cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes.
Spread generously with cream cheese.
Sprinkle with seasoning salt.
Top with crab meat.
Top with grated cheeses.
Sprinkle with dill.
Bake or broil until cheese is melted.

Zucchini Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:10:00 +0000

For all the zucchini lovers. This is great for any occasion

3 cups zucchini, sliced
1 cup Bisquick baking mix
1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram or oregano
1 dash pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs, beaten

Mix all ingredients together.
Spread into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
Bake at 35o degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cut into 2x1 inch pieces.
Serve hot.

Mushroom Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:07:00 +0000

A great appetizer, tasty. A nice blend of flavors You may make the mushroom fill ahead and freeze it. I usually split it into 4 bags so I can make only a dozen at a time. Thaw from frozen and continue to make the bread nappies.

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup sweet onions, chopped fine
2 cups mushrooms, chopped finely
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon oregano
salt & pepper
12 slices square bread, crusts removed (white or whole wheat, I prefer the whole wheat)
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 slices Kraft processed cheese slices

Melt butter in a large fry pan and add the onions and mushrooms, Saute until soft.
Add Mozzarella, parmesan, parsley, egg,salt& pepper, cook for 1 minute and remove from heat.
Roll each crustless slice of bread to flatten it, butter each piece and cut each slice into 4 square pieces.
Press bread pieces, the buttered side down, into a tiny muffin tins.
Fill with mushroom mixture (about 1 1/2 tsp to each tartlet).
Cut the 3 cheese slices into 16 pieces so you will have 48 pieces and put a piece on top of each tartlet.
Bake in 350f oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

Potato Appetizers Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:05:00 +0000

1 lb potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chives or green onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup wheat germ

Peel and chop potatoes.
Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water.
Boil until soft. Mash cooked potatoes with oil, then add seasonings.
Meanwhile, heat oven to 375 degrees.
Shape mix into 1-inch balls.
Mix the paprika and wheat germ together in a dish.
Roll potato balls in paprika and wheat germ mixture until coated.
Place on oiled baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes.
Let stand on folded paper towels before serving with toothpicks.

Spicy Orange Chicken Kabob Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:19:00 +0000

A little bit spicy. They go fast.
Prep:420m Cook:6m Servings:12

Ingredients
2 to 3 boneless chicken breast halves
1 red or green bell pepper
24 small fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Directions
1-.Cut chicken and bell pepper into 24 (3/4 inch) cubes.
2-.Place chicken, bell pepper and mushrooms in large zip-lock bag.
3-.Whisk together remaining ingredients.
4-.Pour over chicken.
5-.Seal bag and chill overnight.
6-.Soak 24 small wooden skewers in water 20 minutes.
7-.Coat a broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray.
8-.Drain chicken, reserving marinade.
9-.Thread 1 piece chicken, 1 piece pepper and 1 mushroom on each skewer. Place on
broiler pan.
10-.Brush with marinade.
11-.Discard any remaining marinade.
12-.Broil 4 inches from heat source for 5 to 6 minutes, turning, until chicken juices run clear.
13-.Serve immediately.

Forest Mushroom Pastry Shell Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:17:00 +0000

The deep forest flavor of shiitake mushrooms is dressed with hoisin sauce and Monterey Jack cheese for a pastry delicacy
Prep:20m Cook:5m Servings:15

Ingredients
1 (2.1-ounce) package frozen mini filo dough shells
3 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into 15 (1/2-inch) cubes
1 1/2 ounces (1/3 cup) Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded

Directions
1-.Heat oven to 350°F. Place shells onto ungreased baking sheet.
2-.Combine mushrooms and hoisin sauce in small bowl. Place 1 cube cheese in each shell. Spoon mushroom mixture evenly into shells; sprinkle with shredded cheese.
3-.Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until heated through. Remove immediately. Serve warm.
4-.TIP: The ingredients can be multiplied by 4 to equal 60 appetizers.
5-.TIP: To make ahead, prepare as directed except do not bake. Layer between sheets of waxed paper in a resealable plastic freezer container; freeze. At serving time, heat oven to 350°F. Place desired number of pastry cups onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 20 minutes or until filling is hot. Serve warm.

Garlic Chicken Bite Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:14:00 +0000

These are yummy at a party!
Prep:30m Cook:40m Servings:16

Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in chunks
1/2 c. of breadcrumbs
4 cloves of minced garlic
1/4 tsp of pepper
1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper
1/2 c of olive oil

Directions
1-.First you want to put the chicken in shallow dish.
2-.Then take a small bowl, and mix the olive oil, garlic, and black pepper.
3-.Now put this over chicken.
4-.Put a lid on the pot and marinate approx. 30 minutes.
5-.Drain.
6-.Then preheat oven to 475°F.
7-.Now you can mix bread crumbs and the hot pepper.
8-.Then coat chicken.
9-.Arrange the chicken on baking sheet.
10.This needs to bake approx. 10 minutes or until brown

Crab Louie Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:12:00 +0000

This can be made ahead and assembled at the last minute.
Prep:15m Cook:6m Servings:8

Ingredients
32 wonton wrappers
vegetable oil
1 pound crabmeat or imitation crab, flaked
1/3 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons seafood cocktail sauce
2 green onions, thinly sliced
grated zest of one lemon
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions
1-.Cut wonton wrappers using a 2 1/2 to 3 inch round cookie cutter.
2-.Press into miniature muffin tins.
3-.Brush with oil.
4-.Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
5-.Cool 5 minutes.
6-.Remove from tins and cool.
7-.In bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
8-.Spoon into cooled wonton cups.

Bacon-cheddar Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:11:00 +0000

A quick easy appetizer and the cheese mixture may be made ahead of time.
Prep:20m Cook:3m Servings:60

Ingredients
8 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
8 ounces bacon, crisply cooked, crumpled
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Melba toast rounds or Party Rye bread

Directions
1-.Heat Broiler
2-.Mis all ingredients except toast rounds until well blended.
3-.Spread 1 teaspoon of cheese mixture on each toast round
4-.Place on cookie sheet
5-.Broil 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted

Easy Date Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:08:00 +0000

Super easy well liked by date haters. Many a convert with this easy appetizer.
Prep:10m Cook:10m Servings:12

Ingredients
Good quality bacon, partial cooked to render off some of the fat
Pitted Dates
Cheese of choice, Sharp white Cheddar,
Jalapeno Jack,
softened herb Goat cheese,
Smoked Edam,
Saga Blue

Directions
1-.Stuff each date with a cube of cheese, wrap with bacon and secure with a tooth pick.
2-.Broil each date until bacon is crisp and serve.
3-.Alternately I have also added the following to the basic date:
4-.Honey and chopped pistachio nuts
5-.Fill each date with a nugget size of goat cheese, wrap with
6-.proscuitto and chill until firm.
7-.At time of service, drizzle platter with a tiny amount of honey and sprinkle generously with chopped pistachio nuts.
8-.(I brush the filled dates with the honey and roll them in the chopped nuts to make them stick to the dates)

Bacon Onion Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:07:00 +0000

This is an awesome appetizer and is always well received and eaten right up.
Prep:10m Cook:15m Servings:8

Ingredients
1/3 cup butter softened
1/2 cup white onion finely chopped

Directions
1-.Combine first 4 ingredients then unroll crescent rolls and separate into 8 rectangles and firmly press diagonal perforations to seal.

Mini Taco Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:06:00 +0000

This are soo yummy!
Prep:5m Cook:15m Servings:24

Ingredients
24 wonton wrappers
1 lb of hamburger
1 package taco seasoning
3 tbsp of salsa
1 c of shredded cheese
Garnish: sour cream
Garnish: olives
Garnish: guacamole
1/2 c. of salsa or picante sauce

Directions
1-.First you want to cook hambuger until browned. Drain.
2-.Add stir in taco mix and 1/2 cup salsa/picante sauce.
3-.Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
4-.Now press wonton wrappers into mini muffin cups.
5-.Then you can spoon beef mixture in cups and top with the 3 tbls of the salsa and cheese, evenly divided.
6-.Now you can bake in preheated 425F oven for approx 8 minutes, golden.
7-.Serve with salsa, sour cream, olives and Guacamole

Chicken Square Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:03:00 +0000

These are yummy!
Prep:5m Cook:30m Servings:5

Ingredients
2 c. of cooked cubed boneless chicken or 2 (5 ounce) cans boneless chicken
1 (3 oz) package of softened cream cheese
3 tbsp. of melted butter
1/4 tsp. of salt and pepper, to taste
1 (8 oz) can of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
3/4 c. of crushed croutons
2 tbsp. of milk
1 tbsp. of chopped onions
1/4 c. of chopped olives (optional)
1 (8 oz) can of refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
3/4 c. of crushed croutons

Directions
1-.First you want to blend cream cheese with 2 Tbsp butter until smooth.
2-.Add next six ingredients and mix well.
3-.Next you need to spoon 1/2 C meat mixture onto 2"triangles" of dough.
4-.(you want squares)
5-.Now pull 4 corners to the top,then you can twist slightly and seal edges by pinching with your fingers.
6-.Now brush tops with the leftover butter and add croutons.
7-.This should bake on ungreased cookie sheet for approx. 20-25 minutes in a 350* oven until golden brown.

Noisemaker Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:59:00 +0000

This is a Taste of Home recipe. I made 240 of them for my Grandmother's 80th birthday party...and I didn't get a one!
Prep:30m Cook:15m Servings:8

Ingredients
24 wonton wrappers
1/4 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon dried dillweed or 1 tablespoon fresh, divided
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked

Directions
1-.Keep wonton wrappers covered as you work, as they dry out quickly.
2-.Place a wonton wrapper on work surface with one corner facing you.
3-.Roll into a cone.
4-.Cut the open end with scissors until edges are even.
5-.Place a 1-inch ball of rolled foil in opening.
6-.Place cones seam side down on greased baking sheet.
7-.Repeat with remaining wrappers.
8-.Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
9-.In small bowl, combine butter, 1/2 teaspoon dillweed and garlic salt.
10.Brush over baked cones. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
11-.Remove foil balls.
12-.In bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, lemon juice and remaining dill. Mix well.
13-.Fold in crab.
14-.Transfer to zip-lock bag. Press out air and seal.
15-.Cut off one corner of bag.
16-."Pipe" mixture into cooled cones.

Elk Meatball Appetizers

noreply@blogger.com (JOE) — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:58:00 +0000

this recipe but a tasty spin on some Wild Meat
Prep:20m Cook:75m Servings:8

Ingredients
2 lbs Elk Burger
2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 Cup Dry Bread Crumbs
1/4 Cup Onion, Finely Chopped
2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1 Tbsp Catsup
2 Tsp Worchestershire Sauce
1 Tsp Italian Seasoning
1 Tsp Dried Basil
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
1 (10 oz) Jar Grape Jelly
1 (10 oz) Jar Chili Sauce

Directions
1-.In a bowl, combine meatball ingredients; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 15 minutes. Remove meatballs. Combine jelly and chili sauce in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until jelly is melted, stirring to mix well. Add meatballs. Simmer for 1/2 hour on stovetop or place in crockpot on high for 1 hour or low for 2 hours.