Archive for the ‘Appetizers’ Category
19
Dec
Posted by Tarah in Appetizers, Basil, Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic Powder, Ground Beef, Ketchup, Onion, Parmesan Cheese, Parsley, Pecorino Romano Cheese, Salt, Worcestershire Sauce. 1 Comment
Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
MAKES ABOUT 60
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 10 min
- 1 pound ground beef chuck
- 1 small onion, grated
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons grated pecorino-romano cheese
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- In a large mixing bowl, gently break apart the beef with a fork. Add the onion, breadcrumbs, parmesan, pecorino-romano, ketchup, parsley, basil, salt, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder and stir gently to combine. Stir in the egg until just incorporated.
- Using your hands, shape the meat into 1-inch balls, to make about 60 meatballs.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes, adding more oil when necessary. Drain on paper towels.
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22
Nov
Posted by Tarah in Appetizers, Artichoke Hearts, Dip, Garlic Powder, Mayonnaise, Mozarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Spinach. Leave a Comment

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 2-3/4 cups or 22 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
- 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
- 3/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 3/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- Heat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients; spoon into 9-inch quiche dish or pie plate.
- Bake 20 min. or until heated through. Serve with TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Crackers and assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.
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12
Oct
Posted by Tarah in Appetizers, Dip, Garlic, Mayonnaise, Parmesan Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach. Leave a Comment

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
- 1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped roasted red peppers
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients.
- Spoon into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
- Bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers.
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12
Oct
Posted by Tarah in Appetizers, Crab, Cream Cheese, Green Onions/Scallions. Leave a Comment

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 40 min
Makes: 12 servings, one won ton cup each
- 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Light Mayo Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
- 1 can (6 oz.) white crabmeat, drained, flaked
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 12 won ton wrappers
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix Neufchatel cheese, mayo, crabmeat and onions.
- Spray 12 (2-1/2-inch) muffin cups with cooking spray. Place 1 won ton wrapper in each cup, allowing edges of wrapper to extend above side of cup. Fill evenly with crabmeat mixture.
- Bake 18 to 20 min. or until edges are golden brown and filling is heated through. Serve warm.
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12
Oct
Posted by Tarah in Appetizers, Bacon, Cream Cheese, Crescent Dinner Rolls, Red Bell Pepper, Tomatoes. Leave a Comment

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 8 servings, one filled crescent each
- 1 can (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red peppers
- 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crisply cooked, drained and chopped
- Preheat oven to 375ºF. Separate dough into eight triangles; spread with cream cheese. Top evenly with remaining ingredients.
- Roll up, starting at shortest side of each triangle. Place, point-sides down, on baking sheet.
- Bake 12 to 15 min. or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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8
Oct
Posted by Tarah in Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Cream Cheese, Dip, Mayonnaise, Parmesan Cheese, Spinach. Leave a Comment

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 50 min
Makes: 4-1/2 cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
- 1-1/2 cups KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
- 1 can (1 lb. 3 oz.) asparagus spears, drained, chopped
- 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
- 1 can (8-1/2 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
- 1 container (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
- 1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
- Heat oven to 375°F. Reserve 1/4 cup Parmesan; set aside.
- Mix remaining Parmesan with remaining ingredients; spoon into 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved Parmesan.
- Bake 35 min. or until dip is heated through and top is lightly browned. Serve with WHEAT THINS Crackers or assorted cut-up fresh vegetables.
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27
Sep
Posted by Tarah in Appetizers, Cocktail Sauce, Cream Cheese, Dip, Green Onions/Scallions, Parmesan Cheese, Shrimp. Leave a Comment

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 3 cups or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
- 3/4 lb. cooked shrimp, chopped (2 cups)
- 3/4 cup KRAFT Cocktail Sauce
- 1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Spread cream cheese onto bottom of shallow bowl or 9-inch pie plate. Toss shrimp with cocktail sauce; spoon over cream cheese.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and onions.
- Serve with WHEAT THINS Crackers.
Substitute 1 pkg. (8 oz.) imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped, for the shrimp.
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27
Sep
Posted by Tarah in Appetizers, Dijon Mustard, Eggs, Ham, Mayonnaise, Pickle. Leave a Comment

Recipe & picture courtesy of Kraft Foods
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 10 min
Makes: 6 servings, one deviled egg each.
- 3 hard-cooked eggs
- 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Ham, finely chopped
- 1 CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Mini Pickle, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
- 1 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
- Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; place in bowl. Mash with fork.
- Add ham, pickles, dressing and mustard; mix until well blended.
- Spoon mixture evenly into egg white halves. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with paprika, if desired.
Variation: Prepare as directed, substituting 2 slices OSCAR MAYER Fully Cooked Bacon, heated and finely chopped for the chopped ham.
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25
Sep
Posted by Tarah in Appetizers, English Cucumber, Jalapeno Chilies, Mint, Rice Vinegar, Salt, Shrimp, Sugar. Leave a Comment

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
MAKES 2 DOZEN
Prep Time: 20 min
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2 English cucumbers
- 12 ounces peeled, cooked shrimp, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño chile
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- In a small glass bowl, microwave the vinegar and sugar for 30 seconds or until hot. Stir until the sugar dissolves, season with the salt and let cool.
- Peel the cucumbers and trim off the ends. Cut each crosswise into 12 rounds. Scoop out part of the flesh from each round.
- In a bowl, mix together the shrimp, jalapeño and mint. Add the vinegar dressing and toss. Spoon the shrimp mixture into the cucumber rounds.
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25
Sep
Posted by Tarah in Appetizers, Chicken, Cumin, Garlic, Grapes, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Pepper, Plain Yogurt, Salt. Leave a Comment

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
MAKES 20
Prep Time: 30 min (plus marinating)
Cook Time: 25 min
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into sixty 1-inch cubes
- 60 red seedless grapes (about 1/2 pound)
- Two 5-ounce bags kettle-style potato chips
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the chicken, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Thread twenty 6-inch skewers alternately with 3 chicken cubes and 3 grapes. Using a rolling pin, crush the chips in their bags. Transfer to a plate. Roll each skewer in the potato chips and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the kebabs, switching the pans halfway, until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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