Two Hot Appetizers for Cheese Lovers
We don’t think there is anything more universally enticing than cheese-laden appetizers, and these two hot appetizers for cheese lovers are our go-to recipes.
Peachy Pepper Cups with Ghostal Carolina Loco Peach Jam
We are in love with Loco Peach jam from Ghostal Carolina. They are truly the “Pepper People.” One of the super simple ways to enjoy Loco Peach jam is to add a dollop on top of soft cream cheese on a Ritz cracker. Easy and no effort.
Favorite Appetizers: Marinated Goat Cheese Spread
My favorite part of going to a festive event are the appetizers. The starter before the meal.
Game Day Food: Smoked Brisket Nachos
Football season is back and so are some of our favorite game day recipes. Here is our smoked brisket nachos recipe; my husband did the heavy lifting, as he smoked the brisket until it was perfectly tender and moist.
Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer: Mini Stuffed Peppers
Mini stuffed peppers are great for game day appetizers, and a winner at a pot-luck. They are spicy, but not overwhelmingly hot.
Penny’s Party Buffalo Bites
These Buffalo chicken bites are super simple, pretty, and certain to please a crowd. You can get about 80 of these little filled tortilla cups finished in less than thirty minutes – and that’s a win!
Apricot Almond Goat Cheese with Peach Mango Preserves
Apricot Almond Goat Cheese with Peach Mango Preserves Combine roughly equal measurements in a shallow dish: Crushed roasted, salted almonds Chopped dried apricots Chopped fresh parsley Roll a 4 or 8 oz log of soft goat cheese in the mixture so that it is completely coated, pressing lightly so that the mixture adheres. Set the goat
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Baked Camembert with Tomato and Garlic
Cheese is always a winner. This simple version of baked Camembert is from my Mah Jongg buddy, Jean. Our weekly game night has turned into a minor gourmet feast. Anything cheese is always a winner, and if it’s warm, and savory, all the better. Bake the Camembert in a small oven proof dish that you
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Hummus and Roasted Grape Tomato Flatbread
Hummus roasted grape tomato flatbread is a simple appetizer that makes a colorful and lively presentation on an hors d’oeuvres buffet. Using hummus as a base for a “pizza” type offering is more elegant than serving hummus dip in a bowl with chips, and with the addition of a few simple ingredients, you can make
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Easy Roasted Chickpeas
This is a wicked easy appetizer or snack, and they’re packed with protein and flavor. I make a big batch (double or triple this recipe) and break it into single servings, ready to grab-and-go in a snap. Ingredients: 1 can organic chickpeas 1 T white balsamic vinegar 1 T soy sauce 1 t agave nectar
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