There's nothing like the smell of food BBQ'ing on a hot summer's day, but put away those packaged hamburgers and hotdogs, and give this quick easy appetizers recipe for Grilled Shrimp Kabobs a try.
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs do double duty as either the perfect gourmet appetizers, or as your main course with rice and grilled vegetables on the side.
Don't be afraid to make a few extra grilled shrimp kabobs - the leftovers are wonderful to toss into a salad the next day.
This recipe for spicy grilled shrimp kabobs courtesy Barbecue Genius.
Grilled Shrimp Kebobs
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup rice vinegar
juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
1 red hot serrano chili
1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 tblsp red chile paste
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
Prepare shrimp by gently pulling the shells away, and removing the vein with a paring knife.
Combine all the marinade ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Add the shrimp and marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Thread 3 shrimp on each skewer, piercing at the head and tail.
Preheat grill on HIGH, then reduce heat to MEDIUM-HIGH. With the lid open, grill the shrimp 2 to 3 minutes per side, basting once after the first turn. Shrimp are done when just pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Seven Layer Taco Casserole
Here is a great recipe for anyone looking for the ultimate taco salad recipe to serve as party food appetizers? This wonderful recipe for Seven Layer Taco Casserole is a delightful modification of the traditional Doritos taco salad recipe we have all tried and love.
This delicious Seven Layer Taco Casserole does double duty as delicious party food appetizers or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. No longer will you need to cajole the kids into eating their dinner - this Seven Layer Taco Casserole is a favorite of kids and adults alike.
What you need to make this delicious Seven Layer Taco Casserole:
1 pound ground beef, thawed
2 dollops of sour cream
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup thick taco sauce
1/2 cup ripe olives, drained, divided
1.25 ounces taco seasoning
12 taco shells, broken into pieces
2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Diced tomatoes with mild chiles
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375ยบ F. Brown beef with onion and garlic, adding sour cream in a pan. Add water, taco sauce, seasonings, chiles, and 1/4 cup olives. Simmer for 3 minutes. In a large casserole dish, place a thick layer of broken taco shells.
Place a layer of meat on top, then layer on 1 cup of cheese.
Repeat these three layers again. Bake for 20 minutes.
Place leftover vegetables on top.
Enjoy!!
Recipe courtesy Seven Layer Taco Casserole.
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This delicious Seven Layer Taco Casserole does double duty as delicious party food appetizers or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. No longer will you need to cajole the kids into eating their dinner - this Seven Layer Taco Casserole is a favorite of kids and adults alike.
What you need to make this delicious Seven Layer Taco Casserole:
1 pound ground beef, thawed
2 dollops of sour cream
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup water
1/2 cup thick taco sauce
1/2 cup ripe olives, drained, divided
1.25 ounces taco seasoning
12 taco shells, broken into pieces
2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Diced tomatoes with mild chiles
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 375ยบ F. Brown beef with onion and garlic, adding sour cream in a pan. Add water, taco sauce, seasonings, chiles, and 1/4 cup olives. Simmer for 3 minutes. In a large casserole dish, place a thick layer of broken taco shells.
Place a layer of meat on top, then layer on 1 cup of cheese.
Repeat these three layers again. Bake for 20 minutes.
Place leftover vegetables on top.
Enjoy!!
Recipe courtesy Seven Layer Taco Casserole.
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Friday, February 5, 2010
Gourmet Appetizers - Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are the perfect gourmet appetizers to compliment any meal and a popular and welcome addition to your party appetizers selection at any get together.
Next to our Red Lobster Stuffe Mushrooms, one of our favorite stuffed mushroom recipes courtesy Rosenborg-Castello is for these easy to make appetizers filled with a mixture of chopped mushroom stems, blue cheese, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and parsley.
Double up this stuffed mushroom recipe and be prepared for your stuffed mushrooms to literally fly off the table.!!
Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
12 medium white mushrooms
1/4 cup (50 mL) Tre Stelle® Ricotta Cheese
3 tbsp (45 mL) Rosenborg-Castello® Traditional Blue Cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp (30 mL) Tre Stelle® Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) breadcrumbs
1 tbsp (15 mL) flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
salt and pepper
Additional Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Wipe mushrooms clean and remove stems.
Chop the stems finely and place in a medium bowl.
Stir in the Ricotta, Blue, Parmesan Cheeses, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Generously fill each mushroom cap with mixture. Place in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan Cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and serve immediately.
Makes 12 appetizers
Enjoy!!
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Next to our Red Lobster Stuffe Mushrooms, one of our favorite stuffed mushroom recipes courtesy Rosenborg-Castello is for these easy to make appetizers filled with a mixture of chopped mushroom stems, blue cheese, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and parsley.
Double up this stuffed mushroom recipe and be prepared for your stuffed mushrooms to literally fly off the table.!!
Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients
12 medium white mushrooms
1/4 cup (50 mL) Tre Stelle® Ricotta Cheese
3 tbsp (45 mL) Rosenborg-Castello® Traditional Blue Cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp (30 mL) Tre Stelle® Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup (50 mL) breadcrumbs
1 tbsp (15 mL) flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup (50 mL) olive oil
salt and pepper
Additional Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Method
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Wipe mushrooms clean and remove stems.
Chop the stems finely and place in a medium bowl.
Stir in the Ricotta, Blue, Parmesan Cheeses, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Generously fill each mushroom cap with mixture. Place in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan Cheese. Bake for 30 minutes, remove from oven and serve immediately.
Makes 12 appetizers
Enjoy!!
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Easiest Finger Appetizers - Red Grape Cups with Goat Cheese and Pistachio
Even the best culinary schools purport that easy appetizer recipes usually make the best appetizer party recipes, and if they can also be prepared in advance you have the makings of some wonderful time saving and delicous make ahead appetizers suitable for even the most sophisticated of soirees - all it takes is a few key ingredients and a little bit of imagination.
This simple recipe for make ahead appetizers uses only 3 key ingredients that compliment each other well both visually and in flavor, yet this easy appetizer recipe is by far one of the easiest finger appetizers that we have in our extensive library of party food appetizers.
Choose large, fresh red grapes and be certain to double or triple up the appetizer recipe for large crowds - these make ahead appetizers are sure to be the hit of your next party!!
Recipe courtesy Home Made Simple.
Red Grape Cups with Goat Cheese and Pistachio
INGREDIENTS
12 large red globe grapes
1 log (115 grams/4 ounces) goat cheese
125 mL (1/2 cup) shelled pistachios, finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut each grape in half. Cut a small slice off the end of each half to prevent it from tipping.
Using a small melon baller or a tiny spoon, scoop out any seeds and enough flesh to create a slight indentation.
Cut the goat cheese log into 24 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
Press one side of each ball of goat cheese into the chopped pistachios.
Place the cheese in each grape half, pistachio-side up. Press gently to adhere. Serve on a small dish or a small decorative cake stand for an elegant effect.
Make Ahead Tip: Grape Cups can be prepared several hours in advance. Refrigerate in an airtight container, until ready to serve. Let them come to room temperature before serving.
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This simple recipe for make ahead appetizers uses only 3 key ingredients that compliment each other well both visually and in flavor, yet this easy appetizer recipe is by far one of the easiest finger appetizers that we have in our extensive library of party food appetizers.
Choose large, fresh red grapes and be certain to double or triple up the appetizer recipe for large crowds - these make ahead appetizers are sure to be the hit of your next party!!
Recipe courtesy Home Made Simple.
Red Grape Cups with Goat Cheese and Pistachio
INGREDIENTS
12 large red globe grapes
1 log (115 grams/4 ounces) goat cheese
125 mL (1/2 cup) shelled pistachios, finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut each grape in half. Cut a small slice off the end of each half to prevent it from tipping.
Using a small melon baller or a tiny spoon, scoop out any seeds and enough flesh to create a slight indentation.
Cut the goat cheese log into 24 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
Press one side of each ball of goat cheese into the chopped pistachios.
Place the cheese in each grape half, pistachio-side up. Press gently to adhere. Serve on a small dish or a small decorative cake stand for an elegant effect.
Make Ahead Tip: Grape Cups can be prepared several hours in advance. Refrigerate in an airtight container, until ready to serve. Let them come to room temperature before serving.
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Easiest Finger Appetizers for Super Bowl - No-Fuss Mexican Layered Dip
Super Bowl parties are the perfect venue for some of the easiest finger appetizers in our collection, and this easy appetizer recipe for No-Fuss Mexican Layered Dip is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
The key to making great appetizers for a crowd is to keep it simple - fancy appetizer recipes have no place at our Super Bowl Parties!! Mexican appetizers are alway a hit and are some of the easiest finger appetizers to serve for large and small groups. As an added bonus, Mexican appetizers are generally cheap easy appetizers to make and won't take a chunk out of your budget!!
Kick off your 2010 Super Bowl party appetizers with this quick easy Mexican appetizers recipe from the Kraft Appetizer Recipes Collection, courtesy Kraft Kitchens.
No-Fuss Mexican Layered Dip
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (250 g) brick cream cheese spread, softened
1 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
1 cup rinsed canned black beans
4 green onions, chopped 1 cup cheddar shredded cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 Tbsp. sliced black olives
Baked tortilla chips
Make It!
BEAT cream cheese spread with mixer until creamy. Add seasoning mix; beat until well blended. Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
LAYER all remaining ingredients except tortilla chips over cream cheese mixture.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Serve with chips.
Enjoy!
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The key to making great appetizers for a crowd is to keep it simple - fancy appetizer recipes have no place at our Super Bowl Parties!! Mexican appetizers are alway a hit and are some of the easiest finger appetizers to serve for large and small groups. As an added bonus, Mexican appetizers are generally cheap easy appetizers to make and won't take a chunk out of your budget!!
Kick off your 2010 Super Bowl party appetizers with this quick easy Mexican appetizers recipe from the Kraft Appetizer Recipes Collection, courtesy Kraft Kitchens.
No-Fuss Mexican Layered Dip
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (250 g) brick cream cheese spread, softened
1 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix
1 cup salsa
1 cup rinsed canned black beans
4 green onions, chopped 1 cup cheddar shredded cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
2 Tbsp. sliced black olives
Baked tortilla chips
Make It!
BEAT cream cheese spread with mixer until creamy. Add seasoning mix; beat until well blended. Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
LAYER all remaining ingredients except tortilla chips over cream cheese mixture.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Serve with chips.
Enjoy!
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
Mardi Gras Appetizer Recipes - Cajun Chicken Strips with Blue Cheese Dressing
The mere mention of Mardi Gras invokes visions of colorful parades, vibrant nightlife and most of all, scrumptious Cajun and Creole delicacies. After all, what symbolizes uninhibited, carefree "Joie de Vivre" more than the words Mardi Gras?
Our collection of Mardi Gras appetizer recipes has been compiled to bring you a selection of the best appetizers that the Mardi Gras Carnival season has to offer. Of course there are may great main dish recipes to choose from, but our aim is to offer easy to make options for Mardi Gras appetizers that even the beginner chef can successfully master.
This easy appetizer recipe for Mardi Gras Cajun Chicken Strips with Blue Cheese Dressing is certain to be a hit with young and old alike:
Mardi Gras Cajun Chicken Strips with Blue Cheese Dressing
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Ingredients:
1 lb boneless chicken tenders
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
dash of cayenne pepper
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
Rinse the chicken tenders and pat dry with paper towel
Mix all spices together and sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken, making sure to coat all pieces well.
Brush the chicken with melted butter or oil.
Grill about 10 minutes or fry in large non-stick skillet in a bit of oil over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
Serve with bottled chunky blue cheese or ranch dressing. Bottled dressing can be found in the produce section of your grocery store.
Our collection of Mardi Gras appetizer recipes has been compiled to bring you a selection of the best appetizers that the Mardi Gras Carnival season has to offer. Of course there are may great main dish recipes to choose from, but our aim is to offer easy to make options for Mardi Gras appetizers that even the beginner chef can successfully master.
This easy appetizer recipe for Mardi Gras Cajun Chicken Strips with Blue Cheese Dressing is certain to be a hit with young and old alike:
Mardi Gras Cajun Chicken Strips with Blue Cheese Dressing
For more great Mardi Gras Appetizer recipes, go to http://www.appetizersunlimited.com/
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless chicken tenders
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
dash of cayenne pepper
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
Rinse the chicken tenders and pat dry with paper towel
Mix all spices together and sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken, making sure to coat all pieces well.
Brush the chicken with melted butter or oil.
Grill about 10 minutes or fry in large non-stick skillet in a bit of oil over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink in the middle.
Serve with bottled chunky blue cheese or ranch dressing. Bottled dressing can be found in the produce section of your grocery store.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Party Appetizers - Cold Crab Dip Recipe
A delicious Cold Crab dip is always a Super Bowl party appetizers favorite in our house, but a great cold crab dip recipe should not take you long to prepare and should use only a few ingredients to allow the wonderful taste of the crab meat to come through.
At Appetizers Unlimited, we have tried many a different long and complicated cold crab dip recipe, but in the end we have always found that the simpliest and easiest cold crab dip recipe tastes the best.
With that philosophy in mind, we tried this wonderfully easy cold crab dip recipe courtesy Cooks.com and have now added it to our own repertoire of tried-and-true party appetizers favorites.
Enjoy!
COLD CRAB DIP RECIPE
8 oz. cream cheese
4 oz. sour cream
1/2 grated onion
Paprika
Cayenne (red) pepper
1 can crab meat
Blend softened cream cheese with sour cream. Add onion and seasoning. Blend. Then add crab meat. Let stand at least 1/2 hour. Serve with artisan or butter crackers.
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At Appetizers Unlimited, we have tried many a different long and complicated cold crab dip recipe, but in the end we have always found that the simpliest and easiest cold crab dip recipe tastes the best.
With that philosophy in mind, we tried this wonderfully easy cold crab dip recipe courtesy Cooks.com and have now added it to our own repertoire of tried-and-true party appetizers favorites.
Enjoy!
COLD CRAB DIP RECIPE
8 oz. cream cheese
4 oz. sour cream
1/2 grated onion
Paprika
Cayenne (red) pepper
1 can crab meat
Blend softened cream cheese with sour cream. Add onion and seasoning. Blend. Then add crab meat. Let stand at least 1/2 hour. Serve with artisan or butter crackers.
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