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Flavorful Grilled ShrimpThis is a classic grilled shrimp recipe originally from Craig Clairborne's NYT cookbook, then adapted by Ina Garten, and then finally perfected by me. :-) Seriously, this is a wonderful staple to have in your pantry of recipes. You can serve this over pasta (which we did the other night), as an appetizer with a variety of dipping… |
8 votes
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Spicy Shrimp on SpinachWe made this as one of the dishes at our annual stay at the Koehler Winery near in Los Olivos near Santa Barbara. Everything we made was delicious, but this might have been my favorite. We served it as an appetizer, and everyone raved about it. It was extremely easy and quick and the presentation was beautiful. I made this with a… |
6 votes
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Skinny, Mini Mexican Meatball Tostada AppetizersDelight your guests with these itty, bitty meatballs atop a mini tostada. This is such a yummy and simple appetizer to make that it might just become your go-to recipe! The skinny for each appetizer, 31 calories 1 gram fat and 1 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. So cute and so fun to eat! |
5 votes
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Guacamole Tex-MexSuper simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality tortilla chips! Just like Chipotle - but homemade! |
4 votes
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Scallops in Scallion NestsThis is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and served with a mustard sauce, are fantastic. I adapted this recipe from Jacques Pepin. While I loved the presentation, and everyone at our dinner party seemed to enjoy it, I wasn't… |
4 votes
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HummusThis is a great snack for any time of year. I personally serve it with Kalamata olives and sometimes even diced cucumber and/or bell pepper. Keep in mind that after blending, fine-tuning the mixture with slightly more tahini and/or lemon juice is often needed (see step 3). As a footnote, tahini is what gives the hummus its creamy… |
4 votes
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Pâté with Bacon & OnionA "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your guests. Try this next time your are looking for a 'fancy' or special appetizer that requires next to no effort. This is a basic German-style country dish. If you can't obtain a smoked liver… |
3 votes
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Mexican Cheese DipA quick, tasty, spicy dip to serve with corn chips or tortillas. |
3 votes
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Delicious Easy Appetizer: Sweet Potato CasseroleSweet potatoes are another delicious vegetable that are great for any fall or holiday dinner party. This amazing casserole can double as a delicious desert or as an easy appetizer. This recipe will serve four people but the ingredients can be doubled to serve more. |
3 votes
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Fresh Shrimp Spring RollsEat them as a meal or an appetizer, these are light and fresh, filled with different veggies, herbs and marinated shrimp. |
2 votes
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SalsaThis salsa is truly authentic the real taste of Mexico! |
2 votes
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Best Darn Sausage DipSpicy alternative to queso. This dip is addictive! |
2 votes
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Tantalizing Baked Lemon Pesto Mushrooms CasseroleThis sourish pesto appetizer, using a mix of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, is so easy to prepare and is definitely for the novice cooks! |
2 votes
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Chinese Chicken BallsThese chinese chicken balls can be served with my red sauce for chinese chicken balls posted on this site. These chicken balls are identical to the ones served in chinese restaurants. |
3 votes
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HERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHHERB GOAT CHEESE SANDWICH |
2 votes
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