Category: Appetizers

• Murlo Goat Cheese, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Basil Spread

  

  We are a fans of any recipe that includes cream cheese. This is also true for recipes that use goat cheese. This simple flavourful spread is a great appetizer when entertaining.  Ingredients10 ounce Goat Cheese4 Tbsp chopped Fresh Basil4 chopped Sun Dried Tomatoes2 Tbsp Olive Oil3 cloves garlic Murlo Notes:1. Consider adding Rosemary or Thyme for…

• Murlo Roasted Grapes

  This unique and simple recipe caught our attention so we decided to give this appetizer a try. Murlo acknowledges Olivia at Allrecipes for the original Balsamic Roasted Grapes recipe. We put our own spin when making this for the first time. The results were amazing! See Murlo Notes below. Our guests who tasted this with…

• Grinch Skewers

  

  Christmas is a busy season for entertaining. Having a healthy fun appetizer geared toward children and young at heart is a great addition. They’re easy to assemble so get the kids involved making them. This fun idea is not new and is everywhere on the internet. At Murlo, we decided to give this treat a…

• Chicken Cordon Bleu Mini’s

  

  We enjoy the traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu so this unique appetizer caught our attention. Credit for this recipe goes to LFaraone on allrecipes.com The only difference between our directions and the original is we froze out bites to use at a later date. Ingredients– 9 ounces ground chicken– ¼ cup cooked, diced ham– 1 egg– ½ cup Panko bread crumbs *– salt…

• Pepperoni & Mushroom Pizza Cups

  

  We expanded our appetizer offering for the Christmas season with this easy recipe. The final results turned out to be an amazing tasty treat! You may use any pizza ingredient combination to suit your taste profile. IngredientsCanola oil or non stick spray213 ml Primo Garlic & Basil Pizza sauce1 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1) Cremini mushrooms…

• Spinach Artichoke Dip

  

  Ingredients 5 oz chopped frozen spinach well drained2 Tbsp finely diced garlic 10 oz jar of Alfredo sauce 14 oz can of artichokes well drained roughly chopped 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 package of cream cheese (approximately 2 oz) Directions The day before thaw the spinach in a strainer.…

• Roasted Garlic Hummus

  

  Our homemade roasted garlic hummus is easy to prepare and is made often in the Murlo household. Adding roasted sesame seeds takes the flavour profile to the next level! Of course, you can never go wrong with roasted garlic. Ingredients1 19 oz Chickpeas2 Tbsp sesame seeds1 head of garlic3 and 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp…

• Hot Mexican Dip

  

  This Mexican dip is one of our favorite dips to serve over the holidays or special event and os a hit with guests. We serve this dip right out of the oven onto a warming plate to keep this dish warm. Ingredients1 pound ground beefPepper to tasteLow Sodium Taco Seasoning1 (15.5 ounce) can refried beans2 cups shredded mozzarella and…

• Pesto Bathed Goat Cheese

  

  Goat cheese is one of our favourite appetizer dishes to serve. Goat cheese is full of flavour going well with other ingredients to make a great spread for bread or crackers We add our own ingredients to this dish: Basil infused oil, roasted cherry tomatoes and basil pesto. Links for each are provided in the…

• Mushroom Turnovers

  

  In the Murlo household, we believe cream cheese makes everything taste great! The dough in this recipe is made with cream cheese so it’s not a surprise this rich appetizer has become one of our favorite Christmas holiday “must haves”. Ingredients8 ounces of cream cheese at room temperature1/2 cup butter softened1 and 1/2 Cup all…