COLD APPETIZER RECIPES

Avocado Lime Cream Recipe

2011-11-29T23:13:00.000-08:00

Avocado Lime Cream Recipe
Cold Appetizer Recipe Ingredients:

1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 clove garlic -- finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Tortilla chips or crackers

***Garnishes***

cooked shrimp
chili slices
cherry tomato halves
coriander sprigs

COLD APPETIZER RECIPES INSTRUCTIONS :

Peel and dice avocado and then place in a food processor. Add the lime juice, hot pepper sauce and garlic. Process the mixture until smooth and then season with salt and pepper.

Transfer the avocado lime cream to a bowl and cover, by placing plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the avocado lime cream. Refrigerate until serving.

To serve, place a spoonful of avocado lime cream on each chip or cracker and then top with a cooked shrimp, chili slice, cherry tomato half or coriander sprig. The cold appetizer recipe is ready to serve..nice one ! Enjoy it !
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Cold Appetizer: Apple & Blue Cheese on Endive Recipe

2011-11-18T14:58:00.000-08:00

Cold Appetizer: Apple & Blue Cheese on Endive Recipe
Cold Appetizer Recipe Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1 large red apple, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 heads Belgian endive, separated into leaves
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Cold Appetizer Recipe Instructions

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and water; add apple and toss to coat. Drain and pat dry.
Combine the apple, celery, blue cheese and mayonnaise; spoon 1 tablespoonful onto each endive leaf. Sprinkle with hazelnuts. Yield: 32 appetizers...enjoy it !
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Cold Appetizer : Antipasto Kabobs Recipe

2011-11-11T14:54:00.000-08:00

Cold Appetizer: Antipasto Kabobs Recipe
Cold Appetizer Recipe Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
40 pimiento-stuffed olives
40 large pitted ripe olives
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
40 thin slices pepperoni
20 thin slices hard salami, halved
Fresh parsley sprigs, optional

Cold Appetizer Recipe Instructions

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the tortellini, olives and salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Drain and discard marinade. For each appetizer, thread a stuffed olive, folded pepperoni slice, tortellini, folded salami piece, ripe olive and parsley sprig if desired on a toothpick or short skewer...enjoy the cold appetizer recipe !
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Cold Appetizer : Cucumber-Dill Sandwiches Recipe

2011-11-04T14:50:00.000-07:00

Cold Appetizer : Cucumber-Dill Sandwiches Recipe
COLD APPETIZER RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
1 package (8 ounce size) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried chives
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 loaf (16 ounce size) sandwich bread

***Garnish***
thin cucumber slices

COLD APPETIZER RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS:

Stir together cucumber and next 5 ingredients. Spread mixture evenly over half of the bread slices, top with the remaining slices of bread. Then, trim the crusts from sandwiches. Cut diagonally and then cut in half to make little triangles. Garnish. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
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Avocado Crunchies Recipe

2011-10-05T23:09:00.000-07:00

Avocado Crunchies Recipe
...a nice cold appetizer recipes to try !

Cold Appetizer Recipes Ingredients:

2 firm but ripe avocados
lemon or lime juice
good quality creamy French or Italian style dressing
crushed potato chips

Cold Appetizer Recipes Instructions:

Peel and cut avocado into chunks. Sprinkle with lemon or lime juice. Coat with dressing. Roll in potato chips to coat. Spear with a toothpick and arrange on serving plate. The cold appetizer recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !
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Antipasto Kabobs Recipe

2011-09-21T21:02:00.000-07:00

Antipasto Kabobs Recipe
Cold Appetizer Recipe Ingredients

* 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
* 40 pimiento-stuffed olives
* 40 large pitted ripe olives
* 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
* 40 thin slices pepperoni
* 20 thin slices hard salami, halved
* Fresh parsley sprigs, optional

Cold Appetizer Recipe Instructions

* Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the tortellini, olives and salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
* Drain and discard marinade. For each appetizer, thread a stuffed olive, folded pepperoni slice, tortellini, folded salami piece, ripe olive and parsley sprig if desired on a toothpick or short skewer. Make about 40 cold appetizers...enjoy it !
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Almond Curry Spread Recipe

2011-09-14T21:00:00.000-07:00

Almond Curry Spread Recipe
Cold Appetizer Recipe Ingredients

* 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* 1/3 cup chopped sweet red pepper
* 1 tablespoon curry powder
* 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
* 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1 jar (9 ounces) chutney
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
* Assorted fruit, vegetables or crackers

Cold Appetizer Recipe Instructions

* In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add onions, red pepper, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and nutmeg; mix well. Spread onto a platter. Top with chutney; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with fruit, vegetables or crackers. Makes about 8-10 servings.
Nice ! Enjoy it !
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Appetizer Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe

2011-09-09T20:58:00.000-07:00

Appetizer Tortilla Pinwheels Recipe
Cold Appetizer Recipe Ingredients

* 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
* 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
* 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe olives
* 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, well drained
* 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions
* Garlic powder to taste
* Seasoned salt to taste
* 5 flour tortillas (10 inches), room temperature
* Fresh parsley for garnish
* Salsa

Cold Appetizer Recipe Instructions

* In a large bowl, beat the first eight ingredients until blended. Spread over the tortillas; roll up tightly. Wrap each with plastic wrap, twisting ends; refrigerate for several hours.
* Unwrap; cut into 1/2-in. to 3/4-in. slices. (An electric knife works best.) Discard ends. Garnish with parsley. Serve with salsa if desired. Makes about 4 dozen tortilas..enjoy it !
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Cold Appetizer Recipe -Raspberry Dip

2009-12-09T20:57:00.000-08:00

Cold Appetizer Recipe -Raspberry Dip

A rich dip made with cream cheese and raspberries. Serve with fresh fruit or lemon pound cake.
Raspberry dip
Cold Appetizer Reciepe Ingredients :

* 1 8 ounce pkg cream cheese, softened
* 1 10 ounce package frozen, sweetened raspberries, thawed
* 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Cold Appetizer Recipes INSTRUCTIONS

Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until well mixed. Put in a bowl and serve with assorted bite sized fruit chunks and cubes of lemon pound cake. Make sure to mix your fruits in lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown...and the cold appetizer recipe of raspberry dip is ready...enjoy !

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Cold Appetizer-Lucious Deviled Eggs

2009-12-09T20:56:00.000-08:00

Cold Appetizers-Lucious Deviled Eggs
A nice cold appetizer recipes to try !

Cold Appetizer Recipes Ingredients:

* 12 eggs
* Parsley flakes to taste
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1 tbsp sweet hot mustard
* 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
* 2 tablespoons freshly plucked pomegranate seeds
* 1 finely chopped basil leaf
* 1 teaspoon water, if needed

COLD APPETIZER RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Boil eggs in a large pot of water for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and place under cold running water for a few minutes. Drain water, peel and cut eggs lengthwise and remove yolks. Place yolks into a medium bowl and using a fork, press yolks around in bowl. Add Miracle Whip, mustard, chopped basil, salt, pepper and parsley flakes then stir well. Add a teaspoon of water if too thick. Mix well and spoon back into egg white halves. Garnish with a couple of pomegranate seeds on each one for decoration and taste. The cold appetizer recipes is ready to serve ! Enjoy the appetizer !
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Molly's Endives

2009-12-09T20:54:00.000-08:00

Molly's Endives Appetizer Recipe
A great cold appetizer recipe to try !

Cold Appetizer Recipes Ingredients:

* 4-6 Belgian endives, washed and cut into leaves
* 1 lb Gorgonzola cheese
* 1 cup chopped celery
* 4 tbsp olive oil
* 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice
* 2 tbsp mayonnaise
* 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/2 cup chopped, toasted walnuts
* 3/4 cup chopped flat leaf Italian parsley

Cold Appetizer Recipes Instructions:

Using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic and salt together to make a paste. In a large bowl, whisk in lemon juice, olive oil, and mayonnaise. Add garlic paste. Crumble Gorgonzola into mixture. Add celery and mix well. Before serving, add parsley and walnuts, to avoid it getting soggy. Mix well and serve Gorgonzola mixture on the end of the endive leaves. The cold appetizer recipe of endives is ready...nice ! Enjoy it !
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Mozzarella Pigskins on Pesto Crostini Turf

2009-12-09T20:53:00.000-08:00

Mozzarella Pigskins on Pesto Crostini Turf
An amazing cold appetizer recipe to try !

Cold Appetizer Recipes Ingredients:

* 2 tubs fresh mozzarella balls
* 2 tsp all purpose
* Greek seasoning
* 6 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
* 24-30 thin slices baguette, toasted well
* 1 6-8 oz tub refrigerated basil pesto

Cold Appetizer Recipes Instructions:

Drain mozzarella and sprinkle with seasoning. Wrap each ball in prosciutto tightly, making ends slightly pointed like footballs.� Spread baguette with pesto and place a Mozzarella Pigskin on each. The cold appetizer recipe is ready to serve immediately.

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Seafood and Spinach Roulades

2009-12-09T20:49:00.000-08:00

Seafood and Spinach Roulades

Try this nice cold appetizer recipe !
Ingredients:

* 10-12 cooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
* 1/4 cup sour cream
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
* 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tbsp capers, drained
* 3 green onions, chopped
* 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
* 1 8-oz pkg cream cheese, softened
* 1 10-oz pkg frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed of excess water
* 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
* 7 8-inch flour tortillas

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium mixing bowl, combine first 8 ingredients. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese and salt. Spread on tortillas and set aside. Use a slotted spoon (to avoid any excess liquid) and spoon seafood mixture over spinach on each tortilla. Roll up and place on a large baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. With a serrated knife, cut each roulade into 1- to 1 1/2-inch slices. Place cut-side-down on a serving tray and sprinkle with additional green onions and Old Bay seasoning. May be prepared up to 4 hours ahead of time and covered with plastic wrap. The cold appetizer recipe of roulades is ready to serve...enjoy the appetizer ! Cool !
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