Homemade Pita Crisps
1 T. minced garlic 1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley Tabasco to taste 5-6 grates of fresh nutmeg Sea salt to taste 1 stick butter, melted 1 pkg. pita bread rounds 1. Cut pita bread into pie slices and separate and…
Zesty Ro-Tel Cups
1 (10-oz.) can Chunky Ro-Tel, drained but not all the way 1 c. chopped cooked bacon or use bacon bits ½ c. shredded swiss cheese ½ c. shredded Mexican blend cheese 1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo Phyllo pastry cups,…
Zingy Rosemary Walnuts
2 c. walnut halves, good quality PAM or olive oil 1 T. dried rosemary, crushed Kosher salt, red pepper 1. Place nuts in bowl. 2. Spray lightly with PAM or drizzle with a little olive oil. 3. Add the rosemary,…
Favorite Buffalo and Spinach-Artichoke Dip
6 oz. good quality thick-cut bacon 2 T. minced garlic ½ c. Vidalia onion, finely chopped 9 oz. frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and finely chopped 6 c. baby spinach, rough chop 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 4 oz. smoked blue…
Luscious Jumbo Lump Crabmeat over Cream Cheese Topped with Cocktail Sauce
1 (8-oz.) pkg. block cream cheese, room temp 1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over 1 lemon, sliced Fancy lettuce leaves for garnish Cocktail sauce Crackers ALICE’S COCKTAIL SAUCE FOR SEAFOOD 1 -40 oz. bottle Heinz catsup 1c…
CREAMY AND CRUNCHY OLIVE PECAN BITES
4 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ c. pimiento-stuffed Spanish olives, finely chopped 1 T. chopped fresh chives Red pepper 80 large toasted pecan halves 1. Stir together cream cheese, olives, chives and red pepper. 2. Spread onto 40 of the…
DELIGHTFUL CHERRY-PECAN BRIE
1/3 c. cherry preserves 1 T. balsamic vinegar 1/8 t. ground black pepper 1/8 t. salt 1 (16-oz.) Brie round (rind removed) Chopped toasted pecans 1. Stir together the preserves, vinegar, pepper and salt in a bowl. 2. Drizzle over…
GRILLED STUFFED ZUCCHINI ROLLS
3-4 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into ¼” slices Olive oil Salt, black pepper 2 oz. soft goat cheese or your favorite soft cheese 1 T. freshly minced parsley or chives 1 T. fresh lemon juice 2 c. baby spinach or…
COLORFUL ARTICHOKE CRESCENT ROLL APPETIZERS
1 tube (8-oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls 2 T. grated Parmesan cheese 6 oz. cream cheese, softened ½ c. sour cream 1 large egg ½ r. dill weed ¼ t. seasoned salt 1 (14-oz.) can water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and…
NICOLE’S SWEET EASTER CREAM CHEESE BALL
1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened ½ c. butter, softened 1 ½ c. Funfetti Cake Mix, dry 3 T. sugar ½ c. powdered sugar ½ c. rainbow sprinkles Vanilla wafers, graham crackers, fruit or other cookies for dipping 1. In…