Category: Appetizers

• Jean’s Carmel Popcorn

  

  As kids we loved cracker jacks.  My mom had found a recipe for Carmel Corn which she modified to taste much like the Cracker Jack taste we loved. Ingredients24 Cups popped popcorn1 1/2 cup peanuts (optional)1 cup butter2 cups packed brown sugar1/2 cup corn syrup1 Tbsp molasses DirectionsMix together dry ingredients in a large pan.…

• Shrimp Dip

  

  We enjoy this tasty shrimp dip over the Christmas season and special occasions. The bonus? It has cream cheese! Ingredients1 – 250g light cream cheese1/4 cup Miracle Whip or Mayonnaise 1/2 cup Sour Cream1 and 1/2 cups seafood cocktail sauce2 cans cocktail shrimp (106 g)2 cups shredded mozzarella or marble cheese1 green onion, chopped Directions1.…

• Focaccia di Recco

  

  Italian cooking has numerous delicious dishes with few ingredients.  This dish is no exception.  We first saw this dish profiled on the show Pizza Pilgrims and we just had to try it.   The recipe will often have Stracchino cheese.  Unable to find this we have tried both mascarpone or goat cheese and they are…

• Murlo Breaded Mushrooms

  

  Murlo found a breaded mushroom recipe and tried it for the first time with fantastic results!  We altered to our tastes And added our own aioli dipping sauce,  included in the recipe below. Ingredients– 20 Pearl Button Mushrooms– 2 eggs– 1/4C white all purpose flour– 1/2 Tsp Hot sauce– 1/2C Bread Crumbs– 1 TBSP Mrs.…

• Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Dip

  

  The combination of roasted red peppers and goat cheese is fabulous! We make extra dip to keep some in the freezer to have on hand. Ingredients1/3 cup of one large red pepper roasted crushed1 cup softened cream  cheese2/3 cup softened goat cheese1 tsp dried basil Directions1. Place red pepper on a cookie sheet and place…

• Shrimp Stuffed Mushroom Caps

  

  This appetizer is quick to make and will be a hit with your guests. Ingredients12-14 large cremini mushrooms1/2 cup cream cheese1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese1 tsp minced garlic1 tsp lime juicedash of salt and pepper9  medium sized shrimp Directions1. In a steaming basket steam shrimp until they turn from grey to pink.  2. Place…

• Nuts n’ Bolts

  

  This Nuts n’ Bolts recipe has been modified over the years to suit our needs and is a must have at our house during the Christmas season! Ingredients1 box Cheerios cereal (550 grams)1 box Shreddies cereal (550 grams)1/3 bag Pretzels2 cups Peanuts1 cup  butter2 tbsp Seasoned salt1 tbsp Onion powder2 tbsp Garlic powder Directions1. Combine…

• Homemade Smoked Salami

  

  Ingredients 2.5 lbs ground lean Beef1 lb ground pork2 Tbsp Motrin Tender Quick (curing salt)1 Tbsp minced garlic1 Tbsp fine minced dehydrated onion4 Tbsp  mustard seed3 Tbsp maple syrup in 6 Tbsp water (basting mix) Smoker Method1. In a large bowl mix ingredients until all ingredients are evenly distributed.  Divide into 4 equal pieces.  2.…

• Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

  

  A delicious and versatile dish that is very good on goat cheese as an appetizer. It is a great addition to soups or pasta sauces. We freeze the roasted tomatoes in 1/2 cup portions.   Ingredients3 cups of cherry tomatoes cut in half1/2 Tbsp minced garlic1 Tbsp diced fresh oregano1 Tbsp diced fresh basilsalt and…