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Pickled Beets & Eggs – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Karen
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These are sweet and tangy!  Perfect for an appetizer or served on a salad. Pickled Beets & Eggs   4 eggs 1 (15 ounce) can sliced or whole no-sodium beets, juice reserved ½ red onion, chopped 1/2 cup white sugar … Continue reading →

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Mini Stuffed Sweet Peppers – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Karen
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I was at the grocery store the other day and saw an assorted package of fresh mini sweet peppers and was inspired to make something with them… wasn’t sure at that moment what I wanted to do with them but stuffing … Continue reading →

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Tempura Ahi Tuna Sushi w/ Wasabi-Avocado Cream & Pickled Cucumbers – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Karen
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Tempura Ahi Tuna Sushi w/ Wasabi-Avocado Cream & Pickled Cucumbers   Blended oil for deep frying Fresh ahi tuna, cubed Prepared sushi rice Japanese tempura beer batter Wasabi-avocado cream Pickled cucumbers Black sesame seeds, optional   Spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Gazpacho Shooters – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Karen
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  I’m having company over for dinner tonight so I thought I would serve my homemade gazpacho in shot glasses for fun.  It will be light and healthy before dinner — which by the way I need to decide what … Continue reading →

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Spicy Mini Meatballs – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Karen
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These are so easy to make and have a great little spicy kick to them.  Spicy Mini Meatballs For the meatballs: 1 pound ground beef 1 pound pork chops, trim off fat and pulse in a food processor (or use … Continue reading →

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Japanese Guacamole – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Karen
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Japanese Guacamole   ½ cup edamame, chopped ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 2 scallions, chopped 1 roma tomato, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon low sodium … Continue reading →

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Mini Pizza Bites with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Karen
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These are so simple to make and so delicious.  Your guests will love them. Mini Pizza Bites with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Recipe 1-2 tablespoons blended oil 1 large yellow onion, sliced 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1 … Continue reading →

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Tempura Vegetables – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Karen
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Years ago my husband I were vacationing in Napa Valley and stayed at this great little B&B, La Residence Inn and in the afternoons in their beautiful courtyard they would serve light appetizers paired with great wines.    On one … Continue reading →

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Cajun Spicy Shrimp – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Karen
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Cajun Spicy Shrimp   ¼ cup Cajun spice mix (recipe below) 12 ounces dark beer 2 cups heavy cream 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes   In a large, heavy saucepan, mix the Cajun … Continue reading →

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Mushroom and Herb Croustades – Appetizers – Recipes

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Karen
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These are so tasty and easy to make.  The nice thing about these quick and easy appetizers is that you can easily have on hand the mini phyllo cups in your freezer for this recipe or for many other appetizers … Continue reading →

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