Showing posts with label appetizer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label appetizer. Show all posts

Friday, July 22, 2016

World's Best Calamari!

I haven't shared a recipe in a while and after tasting this wonderful fried calamari I just HAD to share it with you!  I found the recipe here...



Last night I was shopping and saw the most delicious looking squid tubes in the fresh seafood department at Wegman's.  I brought them home and soaked them in milk over night. I knew I'd be alone for lunch today and thought this would be the perfect little treat!

I was right!


Monday, May 28, 2012

Perfect (and pretty) hard boiled and deviled eggs every time!

This is a delicious recipe and the tip is how you cook the eggs and the cold water afterwards.
This way you avoid those unsightly greenish tinted ones.  Look how pretty the bright yellow yolks are!



Ingredients:
12 hard cooked eggs, peeled, halved lengthwise
2 tsp. prepared horseradish
1/4 tsp. coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon pickle juice 
1/2 tsp. hot sauce
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
paprika
Chives (optional)

Instructions:
Place eggs in a single layer and cover with cold water a good inch or so above the eggs. 
Bring to a boil.  As soon as the eggs boil remove from heat and cover pot.  Let sit for
10 minutes.  Immediately remove the eggs and place in a waiting bowl of ice water. 
Peel eggs after they cool completely.  Remove yolks from the eggs; transfer to a medium
bowl. Mash yolks with a fork.


Stir in horseradish, salt and dry mustard. Stir in pickle juice and hot sauce.
Stir in mayonnaise by the tablespoon, stopping when you reach a stiff but
pliable consistency. (Do not add all at once.) Sprinkle tops with paprika
and chives. Refrigerate at least two hours.


See how pretty!  And, most importantly...DELICIOUS!!


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Friday, March 30, 2012

Unbelievable BLT dip!

This dip is so amazing!
And...it's healthy because it has tomatoes
in it right?  Okay, NOT so much but it's 
fantastic for a treat once in a while!


I found the recipe here.

Recipe:

  • 1 pound bacon, cooked
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • Additional green onions, cooked bacon, tomato, and lettuce for garnish, if desired
    • 1 Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
    • 2 Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and cream cheese in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Crumble bacon into mixture and stir. Add cheddar cheese, green onions, and tomato and mix well. Pour into a shallow dish or pie pan and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling. Garnish with additional green onions, tomato, and crumbled bacon. Serve with corn chips or Triscuits.

    Sunday, December 11, 2011

    Baked Brie Bites

    If you're looking for a quick, easy and extremely 
    delicious appetizer for the upcoming holidays I have
    an idea for you.  These baked brie bites were outstanding.
    Three out 4 members of my family would highly recommend 
    them.  One (my husband) thought they were very good but
    a little sweet.  (you could always scale back on the sweet
    ingredients if you agree.

    I did alter one thing from the recipe.  I had won ton 
    wrappers in the fridge for another recipe so I used
    those instead of the mini phyllo tarts.  Also, my husband
    can't eat nuts so I made some without.  I sampled one
    of the plain and they're delicious either way.


    Baked Brie Bites

    Mini phyllo tarts
    Brie, cubed
    brown sugar
    chopped pecans
    honey

    Preheat oven to 350.

    Place a cube of brie in each phyllo tart. Sprinkle each tart with
    approximately 1/2 tsp brown sugar. Top with approximately
    1/2 tsp chopped pecans and a dollop of honey.
    Bake for 15-20 minutes, until brie is melted.
    (use more or less of each ingredient according to your preference)

    ENJOY!!