These Prosciutto Asparagus Puff Pastry Bundles are an easy and elegant appetizer or brunch idea! Perfect for Easter, Mother's Day or any other spring brunch!
What an incredibly busy week. So hectic that this weeks Friday Night Bites is actually appearing on Friday. With work kicking into high gear along with hosting my direct reports for the annual team appreciation lunch at my house plus some other events, this week whirled by. Click "Read More" below to continue post I am excited to share this incredibly easy appetizer that is a true winner for any party or simply nibbling on a Friday night. I typically adorn with salami but thought pepperoni would be a nice touch along with a bit of Basil Vinaigrette. The combination was delicious. They can be made ahead of time and kept in an air tight container then simply arrange on a platter or plate and enjoy. You can drizzle the basil vinaigrette or serve on the side – you choose. The recipe is a bit loose and I am sharing for 24 skewers plus the vinaigrette. Just curious to learn about the various ways that you have made these little nibbles. Always love hearing about others creative ideas. Happy Friday Night Bites!!! Pepperoni Caprese Bites with Basil Vinaigrette Makes 24 24 Mini Mozzarella Balls 24 Basil Leaves 24 Slices of Pepperoni 24 Small Cherry Tomatoes 24 Toothpicks Thread the mozzarella ball first then fold the pepperoni in half and half again and thread onto the toothpick. Next add the basil leaf then the tomato. Basil Vinaigrette 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon White Balsamic Vinegar ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 Scallion, finely minced 6 Basil leaves, chopped fine Pinch of salt 6 Grinds of Black Pepper In a medium glass jar, add all of the above ingredients and shake well. Let sit at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
Greek feta baked to perfection with herbs, olives, semi-sundried tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil. Serve with fresh bread or crusty mini-baguette slices and it's an appetiser everyone will dig into! I don't know about you but feta is my all-time favourite cheese. I could crumble it over eggs, add it to a frittata and I would go as far as just taking a bite out of a block! I'm embarrassed to say it and I know that sounds ridiculous but that just proves how much I love it. So when I was kindly
Baked feta bites in phyllo pastry are fun little appetizers, perfect for any occasion. A drizzle of honey balances the saltiness of the cheese and brings these bites into a whole new level!
This quick and easy appetizer is perfect for any occasion. A creamy, fluffy dip made with whipped salty feta, paired with a honey blend of chili flakes and garlic. Serve alongside crispy pita bread, crackers or a veggie platter for a delightful starter.
Get ready for holiday parties and New Year's Eve by making small bite appetizers! All of these recipes are party favorites during the holiday season. These recipes are easy to make and full of flavor.
These Mini Cheese Balls are a perfect appetizer or snack for parties. I make them at most of our gatherings and they are always a big hit! Trust me, you can’t go wrong with some ooey, gooey cheesy balls and a beer on the side. Plus you can have these delightful treats done in less […]
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This time of year everyone always seems pressed for time. I know Sue and I are running here and there, cooking for this party or cookie exchange, or family get together. We came up with these 3 super easy, super fast, super tasty appies that will save you a whole bunch of time and effort yet still help you impress your guests for the holidays. What is so great about these recipes, other than how easy and tasty they are, is they are really flexible. You can change up some of the ingredients to match what you have on hand/what your favorites are! 1. Mini Chicken And Waffles Mini Chicken And Waffles Ingredients Mini Eggo waffles, broken into singles popcorn chicken (or chicken balls) Garlic jalapeno jelly (or similar) Directions Preheat oven to 400. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the popcorn chicken onto the cookie sheet. Bake at 400 until the chicken is cooked. Leave the chicken on the tray but push to the side. Spread the mini Eggos on the cookie tray with the chicken. Return to the oven and cook until Eggos are done and starting to brown a little - keep an eye on them. Remove from oven and place Eggos on serving tray. Top each mini waffle with a chicken piece. Drizzle approx 1 tsp of garlic jalapeno sauce over the chicken. Stick a toothpick into the chicken to secure it to the waffle. Serve warm. 2. Bacon & Cheddar Wrapped Crackers Bacon & Cheddar Wrapped Crackers Ingredients Saltines (or similar crackers) bacon, strips cut in half horizontally. aged cheddar cheese, shredded (or Parmesan works well too) Directions Preheat oven to 275. Line a cookie tray with tinfoil. Place a cooling rack on the cookie tray. Take the Saltine crackers and sprinkle with approx 1 tsp of shredded cheese. Take a half a slice of bacon and very gently wrap the cracker so the ends meet underneath. (You may have to stretch it a bit.) Place the wrapped crackers onto the wire rack on the cookie sheet. Bake at 275 for about 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Until bacon is cooked and crackers have browned. Remove from heat and serve warm. (I served with a bit of garlic jalapeno jelly to dip them in but that is optional.) 3. Salmon And Cream Cheese Stuffed Puff Pastry Salmon And Cream Cheese Stuffed Puff Pastry Ingredients 24 Mini Puff Pastry Shells 3/4 cup Smoked salmon, broken into pieces 8 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened 2 green onions, finely diced 2 tsp dried dill Directions Place the puff pastry shells on a serving platter. In a mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon, cream together the smoked salmon, cream cheese, green onion, and dill until smooth. Scoop mixture into piping bag or plastic bag with the corner snipped off and pipe into the shells. Top with an extra little piece of green onion for garnish, if desired. 3 completely different appetizers that our guests went crazy for. We didn't tell them how super easy these were to prepare. That can be our little secret.... We're sharing over at Carole's Chatter. Be sure to stop by and check it out!
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My husband and I celebrated our anniversary last year by taking a wonderful trip to Spain. Although we tried a countless number of tapas, our favorite was the croquetas- Spanish croquettes filled with different ingredients. My croquetas use classic Spanish ingredients like salty Serrano ham and nutty Manchego cheese. And to serve with them, I make an aioli using Pimenton de La Vera, a delicious sweet smoked paprika. You may want to make extra croquetas because your guests will gobble them up!
A classic Italian dish, I've made these bite size to be finger food but they are typically made larger to serve as a meal or appetiser! This makes 25 mini Arancini balls about the size of a golf ball. :) Great for making ahead - they keep in the fridge for 3 days, then just reheat at 350F/180C for 10 minutes!
Each delicious bite is crispy on the outside, but full of warm, salty halloumi cheese inside!
"Introducing winter's ultimate all-in-one meal - cob loaf filled with a mouth-watering slow-cooked beef casserole. Topped with cheesy, garlicky, crispy croutons, this is a real game changer" – Michelle Southan
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A classic Italian dish, I've made these bite size to be finger food but they are typically made larger to serve as a meal or appetiser! This makes 25 mini Arancini balls about the size of a golf ball. :) Great for making ahead - they keep in the fridge for 3 days, then just reheat at 350F/180C for 10 minutes!