non-religious holiday and appetizers

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Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bites

Posted by Lainey6605  

This recipe takes advatage of the convenient mini Fillo shells. It's a great make-ahead dish since they can be made a day ahead and put into the oven just before guests arrive. MORE»

Recipe #340974

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Creamy Amaretto Dip

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

I stole this from a cookbook at my mother's place. It sounds like it would be great to dip fresh fruit into at a party. I am thinking some strawberries would be particularly nice with it. MORE»

Recipe #340928

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Bacon-Cheddar Dip

Posted by Lainey6605  

Found this recipe in a magazine advertisement. MORE»

Recipe #340903

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Nacho Party Slices

Posted by Lainey6605  

This cheesecake is not for dessert! Recipe is from Taste of Home. This should be made the day ahead because it needs to be refrigerated for 8 hours. Refrigeration not included in prep time. MORE»

Recipe #340890

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Almond Chip Cheese Ball

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

I grabbed this from a recipe book at my mother's when I was raiding her cookbook collection. It sounds like it could be good for a party and is a change from the savory cheese balls. The book suggests serving it with ginger snaps and vanilla... MORE»

Recipe #340881

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Mini Espresso-Amaretto Granitas

Posted by Julie B's Hive  

I just love granitas and this one was found in A Better Homes & Gardens appetizer. magazine. Six hours in the freezer. MORE»

Recipe #340650

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Pigs in a Blanket

Posted by Lainey6605  

These tasty appetizers are both kid- and adult-pleasers. Your choice of sausage and mustard will affect the final results, so be sure to check out the many options available and choose your favorite. These are great for football and holiday parties. MORE»

Recipe #340519

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Mini Sausage Quiche Appetizers

Posted by KITTENCAL  

For ease you may use purchased miniature frozen tart shells, spicy Italian sausage works the best for this, if using mild sausage I recommend to add in the cayenne pepper MORE»

Recipe #340466

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Golden-Crusted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Posted by blucoat  

This incredibly easy recipe from Heidi Swanson, the excellent chef and author of "Super Natural Cooking". Even brussels sprout haters will love this recipe. Try buying smaller sprouts as they cook more evenly. MORE»

Recipe #340384

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Festive Appetizer Spread

Posted by Alan in SW Florida  

This sauce could also be served as an accompaniment to poultry or pork. MORE»

Recipe #340194

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South Pacific Chicken Strips With Guava Dipping Sauce

Posted by Manami  

This hot appetizer is made of chicken strips marinated in soy sauce, pineapple juice, passion fruit juice and ginger. I made this for the Tapas party my friend was going to have. Just a different twist on things! MORE»

Recipe #339680

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Pumpkin Dip

(1 reviews) Posted by waterbaby09  

Yummy and easy to make! 1/3-less-fat cream cheese tastes great in this recipe. MORE»

Recipe #339618

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Riesling Sorbet

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

An unusual sorbet that will impress your guests. Prep time does not include chilling time or overnight freezing time. To cool the sugar syrup mixture quickly, place bowl in larger bowl of ice and stir occasionally. It should be cold in about 15... MORE»

Recipe #339408

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Mint Zinfandel Sorbet

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

Another unique and sophisticated wine sorbet that would be an elegant addition to any special gathering. Prep time does not include chilling time or overnight freezing time. To cool the sugar syrup mixture quickly, place bowl in larger bowl of ice... MORE»

Recipe #339406

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Champagne Sorbet

Posted by JackieOhNo!  

A sophisticated wine sorbet that would be an elegant addition to any special gathering. Prep time does not include chilling time or overnight freezing time. To cool the sugar syrup mixture quickly, place bowl in larger bowl of ice and stir... MORE»

Recipe #339405

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Holiday Pecans

Posted by Lainey6605  

These are great for parties or to put in gift bags during the holidays. Recipe is from Family Circle. MORE»

Recipe #339304

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Bagel Chips With Ricotta Cheese, Chive Puree & Prosciutto

Posted by Manami  

Using bagel chips as the base for an hors d'oeuvre is a quick way to add flavor and crunch. Grace Parisi tops the chips with fresh ricotta,, chive puree and prosciutto. As an alternative - use dried apricots in place of the chips.Recipe by Grace... MORE»

Recipe #338675

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Shrimp Rockefeller Stuffed Mushrooms With Parmesan Crumbs

(2 reviews) Posted by Manami  

These are so good! We doubled the recipe and all were gone! These are a little too much work but the outcome is worth it! These would be great before a Thanksgiving Meal! CuisineAtHome Magazine, June 2008 edition. I have had a lot of these... MORE»

Recipe #338673

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Peter Hoffman's Chicken Liver Crostini

Posted by Manami  

“Every good chicken has a good liver,” says Peter Hoffman. “Sometimes I eat the liver myself as the cook’s reward, and sometimes I let a bunch accumulate in the freezer until I have enough to make this recipe" The beautifully silky puree is... MORE»

Recipe #338599

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Posted by Kozmic Blues  

I sort of made this one up as I went along...lol. Was so yummy, I didn't want to forget!! Roasting the butternut squash adds a really sweet, intense carmelized flavor tot he finished soup. (YUM< YUM) **Couple of notes: I used the... MORE»

Recipe #338304

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