I'm trying out appetizers on the family before our New Years party in a few day and this is one of them. I found this recipe over at Krista's Kitchen where she did an excellent job of laying out the recipe with photos. Her photo skills are much more impressive than mine. However, my Crab Filled Crescent Wontons were a big hit! The recipe, in it's entirety, can be found at the bottom of the page.
1-8 oz. tube crescent roll dough, 3 oz. cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 cup cooked crabmeat (I used a...
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The addition of coconut to this breading is a huge hit! Plate these up for your next cocktail part or game night.
Coconut Beer Shrimp With Sweet and Tangy Sauce
4 eggs
1 c beer
3 tsp creole seasoning
1 1/4 c flour
2 Tbsp baking powder
48 lg shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails
1 bag coconut, shredded
2 c oil
SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
2 c orange marmalade
1/4 c dijon mustard
1 1/2 Tbsp horseradish
Combine eggs, beer, 3 teaspoons creole seasoning, flour and baking powder.
Blend well.
Dip t...
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Rich and creamy, this is a fantastic dip to serve at a get-together or potluck. Serves well with soft warm bread wedges or crackers. Enjoy.
Jalapeno Cheese Spread
1 c mayonnaise
8 oz cream cheese
1 3/4 c mozzarella cheese
1 can(s) green chiles ( 4oz.)
1/2 can(s) jalapeno peppers (i use the whole 4oz. can)
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
6-8 dash(es) Tabasco hot sauce
Mix all the ingredients in sauce pan , heat till all melted. You can also use a small crockpot.
Serve warm with soft bread wedges or c...
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These are fantastic appetizers, but I've also made them for dinner when we've had a bunch of kids over. Everybody loves finger foods.
Beef Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef and chilies over medium heat until meat is no longer...
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For those of you looking for a crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer, Crab Rangoons are a hit every time. We make these every year to serve for New Years Eve and large get-togethers. Wrapping takes a bit of practice, but after the first three or four, you get the hang of it. These are SO good.
Crab Rangoon Recipe
1/4 cup sour cream
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temp
3/4-1 cup crab meat, picked
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 clove garlic, minced (large clove)
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons soy ...
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With the holidays upon us, I thought a good dip recipe was in need. Spinach and Artichoke Dip is a prefect appetizer that can be made for a party of 2 or 20 or even 200! Fabulous as a spread on bread, toast, cracker or tortilla chips.
5 oz box - Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed and squeezed to dry
14 oz can - Artichoke Hearts in Water – drained & chopped
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 cup Sour Cream
3/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
3/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 tsp Garlic – finely chopped
Salt â€...
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Here is an easy to do appetizer or dinner idea that will surly please a crowd. Whenever I make these wings, they are almost gone before they hit the platter. If you'd like a little heat to go along with these wings, toss in a bit of crushed red pepper flakes. Delicious! Hope you enjoy this recipe.
Korean Chicken Wings
1 pkg chicken wings (split the wings into wingettes and drummettes)
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c soy sauce, low sodium
6 tsp sugar
2 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1 bunch scallions
...
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I was given a basket full of freshly picked jalapeno peppers the other day and my mind has been racing ever since trying to come up with creative and inventive ways to use them all. My husband suggested pepper spray, but a quick eye roll from my daughter and I told him that the girls in this family were not too keen on that idea. We decided that the only decent thing we could possibly make with jalapeno peppers were jalapeno poppers and so that's what we did! They were delicious and I still have 20 frozen poppers ...
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