valentines day and appetizers

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Recipes

Marinated Shrimp With Champagne Beurre Blanc

(1 reviews) Posted by Annacia  

The classic — and amazingly easy — French sauce made with butter and wine gets a glamorous makeover with Champagne. Feel free to use less-expensive sparkling wine for cooking, but keep the blanc de blancs flowing as an accompaniment. MORE»

Recipe #208801

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Poached Oysters and Artichokes With Champagne Cream

Posted by Buster's friend  

Planning a special Valentine's Day or anniversary dinner? I cut this in half (just for 2) & it is divine! Use fat plump winter oysters (large to me easily fits in the cup of the palm of my hand, LOL) and take care not to overcook them! From... MORE»

Recipe #207720

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Winey Garlic - Oven or Crock Pot and Fat Free

(2 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

Here's a recipe for roasted garlic without added fat and roasted in it's own skin to retain moisture. This is a great for roasting garlic, so it can be ready when you start cooking in the evening. I've even done it overnight and started cooking in... MORE»

Recipe #205796

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Sugar Plum Treats

Posted by High school musical fan!  

From Family Fun! MORE»

Recipe #204763

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Toasted Garlic-Mozzarella Bread Slices

(2 reviews) Posted by KITTENCAL  

Prepare the bread slices ahead and refrigerate until ready to broil. Also if you like lots of butter then increase the butter to 3/4 cup if desired. MORE»

Recipe #201928

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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Phyllo Packets

(1 reviews) Posted by KITTENCAL  

This is easy to make, and you can use crescent rolls in place of the phyllo if desired. The rolls can be made up to a day in advance and refrigerate covered with plastic wrap. I suggest to double this recipe, it is very good! MORE»

Recipe #199755

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Red Pepper and Watercress Filo Parcels

(1 reviews) Posted by That is Dr House to you  

the recipe depends on the combination of the peppery watercress with the sweet red pepper if you sub it might not work. MORE»

Recipe #197591

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Oysters With Chile, Lime and Mint Granita

Posted by evelyn/athens  

One of two Runner-Up recipes for 1999 in the San Francisco Chronicle. The recipe comes from Le Colonial restaurant in San Francisco. This granita, with its fiery chile, tart lime, pungent mint and fish sauce, gives a decidedly Southeast Asian... MORE»

Recipe #189298

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Shrimp Congelia

Posted by Manami  

Nice appetizer that looks great! I have some pretty "shells" that I got as a gift, and before I let my daughter take possession of them, I thought I would use them.The dish came out fabulously! Didn't allow for chilling time. Courtesy... MORE»

Recipe #188832

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Steamed Mussels in Coconut Milk

(2 reviews) Posted by evelyn/athens  

Adapted from Savoring the Spice Coast of India: Fresh Flavors from Kerala by Maya Kaimal, and found at splendidtable.com. MORE»

Recipe #188064

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Chicken Vol-Au-Vents

(3 reviews) Posted by Chef floWer  

I first used this recipe as an entree for two on Valentines Day. It was given to me by a family friend. You can also use a pack of 6 or 12 mini vol-au-vents as appetizers. Since then I have made them again and I didn't have tarragon so I used... MORE»

Recipe #184228

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Souffles De Crème (Cream Puffs)

(1 reviews) Posted by Deb's Recipes  

This recipe is from a French cooking class I took about twenty-five years ago. I decided to post it now for Zaar World Tour II. MORE»

Recipe #170454

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Pistachio-Goat Cheese Bites

(18 reviews) Posted by GaylaJ  

These are delicious little nibbles. I love their simplicity--they are quick to put together and can easily be made on the spur of the moment for an impromptu gathering, but can also be prepared up to a day ahead. The recipe is adapted from one... MORE»

Recipe #161852

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Chocolate Covered Dipped Strawberries

(9 reviews) Posted by Marg (CaymanDesigns)  

Easy, delicious and elegant! MORE»

Recipe #160408

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Steamed Snow Crab Legs

(17 reviews) Posted by ms_bold  

I know that many advocate using seasoning and boiling crab legs, but I like the simplicity of the naturally sweet and rich flavor of crab legs that have been steamed. Using a two-piece pasta pot with the strainer portion as a steamer insert works... MORE»

Recipe #157841

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Achiote Shrimp

Posted by Hey Jude  

This is hot, as in spicy hot. If you don't like hot then this may not be your cup of tea. I found this in the Chicago Tribune, again, one of my favorite sources of really good recipes, the columnist said it was inspired by a Rick Bayless recipe.... MORE»

Recipe #156120

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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Posted by Gadget_Queen  

for Valentine's day or any other romantic occasion. Recipe from Picnic by DeeDee Stovel. MORE»

Recipe #155705

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Valentine's Snack Mix

Posted by Manami  

Find dried or freeze-dried raspberries and strawberries in the produce section or online at justtomatoes.com. Found this on the floor in the Dr's office it is from Better Homes and Gardens, February 2006. Figured I'd post it for luck! MORE»

Recipe #152949

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Escargots in Herbed Cream

Posted by NcMysteryShopper  

These little aphrodisiacs are drowning in a perfectly herbed cream sauce tucked inside a pastry bowl. Romantic and attractive - perfect for Valentine's Day or a romantic evening. The snails can also be simply served with a warm baguette instead of... MORE»

Recipe #148030

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Strawberry With Balsamic Vinegar

(3 reviews) Posted by ~Rita~  

This is a real taste treat! Easy and delish!A great Valentine treat! MORE»

Recipe #122726

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