Description:

Baked zucchini and squash,...

Time:

45 min (15 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

1  Zucchini -sliced
1  yellow squash -...
1  egg - beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil ,...
2 slices provolone cheese,...
3 slices turkey deli meat
1 cup Italian bread crumbs

Directions:

Slice zucchini and squash (or choose just one) and pair together to make little sandwiches. Once paired, tear pieces of turkey and provolone to place in between slices. Once you have your little sandwiches made, coat in egg and cover with italian bread crumbs. Place on baking sheet sprayed with olive oil and drizzle a small amount on top as well. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Time:

15 min (5 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

2 each medium to large...
0.5 each Sunkist®...
3 tablespoon chopped green onion
2 tablespoon coarsely chopped...
2 tablespoon red or green...

Directions:

With spoon, scoop avocado pulp into bowl.

With fork, coarsely mash avocado with lemon peel and juice. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Cover and chill briefly or serve at room cucumbers, jicama, sweet bell peppers and zucchini, or baked tortilla chips.

Garnish with lemon and avocado slices and cilantro leaves, if desired.

Time:

20 min (10 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

3 each oz. cream cheese,...
7 each oz. minced clams,...
0.5 each Sunkist®...
0.5 teaspoon chopped parsley...
0.25 teaspoon Soy sauce
1 each small clove...
1 each Sunkist®...

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, clams, lemon juice, parsley, soy sauce, and garlic; blend well.

Serve as a dip with grapefruit segments and/or raw vegetables.

Time:

20 min (10 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

0.25 cups finely chopped...
0.25 cups finely chopped...
2 tablespoon finely chopped...
0.5 each Sunkist®...
12 each oz. wonton skins...
3 each cans (10-3/4...
5 cups water
2 each unpeeled medium...
0.25 each lbs. mushrooms,...
0.5 cups shredded carrots
0.5 each Sunkist®...
1 tablespoon soy sauce...

Directions:

To make the filling, in a small bowl, combine the chicken, celery, green onion, and lemon peel; mix well.

To make each wonton, lightly dampen the edges of the wonton skin with water.

Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of wonton; fold in half to top edge (to form a rectangle). Fold again (toward top) to within 1/8 inch of top edge.

Press sides to seal in filling; dampen ends with water. Laying rectangle on flat surface, form a horseshoe sha...

Description:

Few can resist the aroma of...

Time:

1 hr 50 min (1 hr 20 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water (110...
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Salt
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Butter, melted,...
1/2 cup Shredded Italian...
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan...
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red...
1 package (26 oz) meatless...

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the olive oil, sugar, salt and 2 1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).

2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

3. Punch dough down.Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Remove a...

Time:

45 min (0 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

2 qt vegetable...
24  chicken wings...
4  eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch

Directions:

In a large pot, heat vegetable shortening until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 375 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with a wire rack.

Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, separate the chicken wings into the drummettes and wings, discarding the wing tip joint.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and black pepper. In a paper bag, shake together flour, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon salt. Place chicken in egg mixture and toss well to c...

Time:

20 min (10 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

0.5 cups raw wild rice
0.5 cups water
0.125 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas,...
0.5 cups mayonnaise or...
2 each hard-boiled eggs,...
0.25 cups sliced green...
1 each Sunkist® lemon...
0.5 teaspoon seasoned salt
6 each medium tomatoes,...

Directions:

Put the wild rice in a strainer and run cold water over it until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, bring the l-1/2 cups water to a boil.

Add rice and salt; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook over low heat for about 35 minutes, or until the rice puffs open and reveals the white interior.

Drain and cool. Combine cooled rice with all the remaining ingredients except the tomatoes and salad greens.

Cover and chill.

Place...

Description:

A slightly healthier...

Time:

35 min (20 min to prepare, 15 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

4 C King Arthur Whole...
1 tsp sea salt
1 C sharp cheddar...
2 tsp chives, finely...
2 tsp basil, finely...
1/2 tbsp chili powder --...
1 C whole milk
4 tbsp wheat germ
1  fresh ground...
1  sea salt to taste

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and use cooking spray to coat a large cookie sheet; then lay parchment paper down over the spray for even browning.

1. Grind sea salt (I prefer Fleur de sel or French sea salt, commonly available even in the small Texas town where I live) and sift together with the flour, chili powder and wheat germ.
2. Add the cheese and mix well.
3. In a small food processor or mortar and pestle, grind chives and basil along with a splash of t...

Description:

An easy snack, appetizer or...

Time:

20 min (10 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 each French baguette,...
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces)...
2 tablespoon sun-dried tomato...
2 tablespoon chopped, fresh...
1 each Salt to taste
2 clove garlic, halved

Directions:

*juliennes are matchstick strips

Heat oven to 400

Time:

20 min (10 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

1 each oz. small shrimp,...
0.5 cups sliced celery
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
0.5 each Sunkist®...
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed
2 tablespoon sliced green...
1 each avocado, cut into...

Directions:

To prevent darkening, sprinkle additional lemon juice on the avocado chunks. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, celery, oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, and sesame seed; cover and chill for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onion and avocado. To serve, spoon about ½ cup of the shrimp mixture into each of 4 lettuce-lined cocktail glasses; sprinkle with paprika and garnish with lemon wedges.

FRESH SHRIMP VARIATION:

Substitute 1 cup (1/3 pound)...

Time:

10 min (5 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh lime juice
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
6 cups watermelon, seeded

Directions:

In a small bowl suitable for dipping, stir together lime juice, salt, and hot pepper sauce; adjust seasoning to taste. Place bowl in center of large platter, arrange watermelon around bowl, and serve with wooden picks.

Time:

2 hr (30 min to prepare, 1 hr 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

1 can Water Chestnuts -...
1 pound Bacon - cut in...
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup chili sauce

Directions:

Wrap chestnuts in bacon and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until bacon is done.

Place cooked bacon and chestnuts in casserole dish and add sauce.

Bake for another 15 minutes

Time:

25 min (15 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

2 can refrigerator...
8 OZ cream cheeze,...
3/4 C mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dry dill weed
5 slice broccoli,...
1 small fine shredded...

Directions:

Press crescent roll dough flat onto cookie sheet. Bake according to package directions until lightly browned (10-15 minutes). Cool completely. Blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, and dill. Spread evenly on crust. Place veggies on top. Sprinkle with cheese. Cut into squares

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

4 each red or green bell...
2 cups (1 pint) cherry...
1 each medium onion
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 each garlic cloves
2 teaspoon olive oil
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly oil a large shallow baking pan. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Arrange peppers cut sides up in baking pan and lightly oil cut edges of stems. Halve cherry tomatoes and chop onion and basil. Finely chop garlic. In a bowl toss tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Spoon equal portions of mixture into peppers and roast in upper third of oven until peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.

Time:

15 min (5 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

2 each carrots, cut into...
2 each celery stalks,...
0.5 each jicama, peeled...
1 each bunch radishes,...
6 each green onions,...
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 cup fresh salsa

Directions:

Arrange cut vegetables on a platter. In a small bowl, mix sour cream and salsa. Serve.

Time:

40 min (10 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

10  small fingerling...
1 tablespoon EVOO
2  large onions,...
3 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry white wine,...
1 pinch nutmeg

Directions:

Cook potatoes in boiling, salted water for 5-8 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside.

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more.

Dissolve corn starch in 2 cups cold water in small cup. Add cornstarch mixture to onion mixture, increase heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add nutritional yeast and salt and simmer 5 minutes mo...

Description:

Made with protein-rich...

Time:

20 min (15 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (6 ounce)...
1/3 cup minced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh...
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh...
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/8...
1  (16 ounces)...
1/4 cup finely chopped...
20  thin diagonal...

Directions:

Flake the tuna with a fork into a bowl, and stir in the onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, thyme and pepper. In a separate bowl mix the hummus and sun-dried tomatoes together. Heat the broiler. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheets. Broil 1 to 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly toasted. Top each toast with a layer of the hummus mixture and a small mound of the tuna mixture.

Time:

1 hr 10 min (10 min to prepare, 1 hr to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

0.5 cups Sunkist®...
0.25 cups extra virgin...
1 teaspoon dried shrimp...
0.5 teaspoon Minced garlic
1 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon fresh ground...
1 each lb. sushi grade tuna
2 tablespoon toasted pumpkin...
1 each medium...
0.5 each large Sunkist®...
2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 tablespoon chopped chives

Directions:

To Prepare the Tuna: In a blender puree together the lemon juice, oil, dried shrimp (optional), garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon this seasoning mixture on to the tuna in a bowl. Toss together and add the pupkin seeds, tangelo, cilantro and chive. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve in a small bowl or martini glass and garnish with tortilla chips.

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

1 can Italian tuna in...
1 small shallot, finely...
1 large sprig rosemary,...
1 dash black pepper
4 slices provolone cheese,...
16 small rounds sliced...
2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

Mash tuna with finely chopped shallot, rosemary and black pepper. Quarter the sliced cheese. Build mini sammies of bread, cheese, tuna, cheese, bread. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches on both sides until golden. Remove from skillet and serve.

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

1 each large Genuine...
2 teaspoon lime juice
1 pound non-fat cream...
1 each bunch green...
0.5 cup pecans, pieces
0.25 cup pineapple...
2 OZ shredded cheese...
1 tablespoon horseradish...
2 each iceberg lettuce...

Directions:

1. Peel cold refrigerated avocado, discard peeling and chop the remaining avocado into squares.
2. Soak in lime juice in freezer in a covered bowl for 20 minutes.
3. Combine 1 lb. non-fat cream cheese softened at room temperature, 1 bunch green onions diced, 1/2 cup pecan pieces, 1/4 cup pineapple tidbits with juice drained off, 2 oz. shredded cheese (bleu cheese or parmesan), 1 Tbsp. horseradish sauce (mayonnaise based, not pure horseradish).
4. Form into a ball.
...

Time:

20 min (10 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

12 each tomatillos, husks...
4 each serrano chilies,...
1 each small white...
0.25 cup chopped fresh...
1 each clove gralic,...

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Season with salt and sugar, if desired. Serve or store salsa in refrigerator for up to three days in a covered plastic or glass container.

Description:

Prepare this Big Easy dish...

Time:

1 hr (30 min to prepare, 30 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium red bell pepper,...
1 large onion, coarsely...
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 can (26 1/2 ounces)...
1 can (10 ounces) diced...
2 pounds large shrimp,...

Directions:

Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in bell pepper, onion and celery. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times, until vegetables are tender, yet still crisp.

Meanwhile, combine spaghetti sauce and diced tomatoes with chilies in a separate, medium saucepan over medium heat. Cover, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add shrimp to the Dutch oven and increase heat to high. Cook 2 to 3 minutes while tossing,...

Description:

This flavorful seafood...

Time:

10 min (5 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups salsa verde
1 can (about 13 ounces)...
1 teaspoon dried lemon...
2 cups water
1 large (about 9 grams)...
1 can (about 6 ounces)...
1 can (about 6 ounces)...
8 ounces cooked shrimp,...

Directions:

Combine the salsa, coconut milk, lemon grass and water in a saucepan, cook over medium heat until boiling.

Add the bouillon cube and stir to dissolve. Stir in the salmon, crab and shrimp and heat through, about 2 minutes.

Time:

25 min (15 min to prepare, 10 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

12  hard boiled egg
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp vinegar
2 tsp yellow mustard
1 dash paprika

Directions:

Halve hard boiled eggs lengthwise.
Remove yokes and mash with fork.
Stir in mayonnaise, vinegar and mustard.
Stuff egg whites with yoke mixture.
Sprinkle with paprika.

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen...
0.333333 cup crumbled queso...
12 each corn tortillas,...
2 teaspoon Vegetable oil
2 cups fresh salsa
0.5 each avocado, chopped

Directions:

Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix vegetables and cheese. Spoon 1/4 cup vegetable and cheese mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up tightly. Place taquitos on a baking sheet. Brush each Taquito lightly with oil. Bake until crispy, about 7 to 10 minutes. While taquitos are baking, mix fresh salsa with avocado. Spoon salsa mixture over each serving of taquitos. Serve.