Blogs Posts in Appetizers category; 62 blog posts

Prepared appetizers to have on hand

Every “self-respecting” Southern woman should keep a block of cream cheese in the fridge and a jar of red pepper jelly in the pantry, according to a book I once read. That way, our quintessential Southern hostess could quickly [...]

Posted On : Dec, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

RESTAURANT REVIEW:Grill fuses great food, ambience

It is no surprise that the words from the Doors’ “Soul Kitchen” always pop into my head at Sol Grill. Though Jim Morrison never stepped foot into the bistro by the beach, I am fairly certain this was similar to the Venice [...]

Posted On : Jun, 13 2008 | Comments : 0

Bloody Mary Bites recipe

1 pint cherry tomatoes Vodka (to cover)* Coarse kosher salt (can also use regular salt) The day before, peel the tomatoes by dipping in boiling water for 10 seconds then plunging into ice water. The skins will easily slip off. Place peel [...]

Posted On : Mar, 26 2008 | Comments : 0

Jamie's Cranberry Spinach Salad

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup almonds, blanched and slivered 1 pound spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces 1 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1/2 cup white sug [...]

Posted On : Mar, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Mini Spanakopitas (Greek Spinach Pies) Recipe

RECIPE INGREDIENTS For the Filling: 1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons olive oil [...]

Posted On : Dec, 13 2007 | Comments : 0

Taco Seasoning I

INGREDIENTS     * 1 tablespoon chili powder     * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder     * 1/4 teaspoon onion powder     * 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes     * [...]

Posted On : Nov, 25 2007 | Comments : 0

Apple Orchard Punch

INGREDIENTS     * 1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle apple juice, chilled     * 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate     * 1 cup orange juice     * 1 1/2 liters gin [...]

Posted On : Nov, 23 2007 | Comments : 0

Sweet Potato Casserole II

INGREDIENTS     * 5 sweet potatoes, sliced     * 1/4 cup reduced fat margarine     * 1/2 cup packed brown sugar     * 3 tablespoons orange juice     * 1 pinch g [...]

Posted On : Nov, 21 2007 | Comments : 0

Blackberry Spinach Salad

INGREDIENTS 3 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried 1 pint fresh blackberries 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 green onion, sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional) 1/2 cup edible flowers (op [...]

Posted On : Nov, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

Grilled Rock Lobster Tails

INGREDIENTS     * 1 tablespoon lemon juice     * 1/2 cup olive oil     * 1 teaspoon salt     * 1 teaspoon paprika     * 1/8 teaspoon white pepper   & [...]

Posted On : Nov, 12 2007 | Comments : 0

Fried Peppers Salad

Ingredients:- For the Salad: 1 red pepper, cleaned and sliced 1 yellow pepper, cleaned and sliced 1 green pepper, cleaned and sliced 1/2 cut extra virgin olive oil   For the Dressing: Olives, pitted capers parsley garlic ba [...]

Posted On : Jul, 05 2007 | Comments : 0

Cheesy Corn Dip

1 (8-ounce) container sour cream 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3 (11-ounce) cans mexicorn, drained 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 (7-ounce) can ORTEGA® Diced Green Chiles 2/3 cup sliced green onions [...]

Posted On : Jun, 13 2007 | Comments : 0