Recipezaar: Finger Food,Kid Pleaser recipes

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Muffins

Fri, 08 May 2009 23:18:01 -0400

White chocolate and macadamia nuts make these muffins special and they even start out with a biscuit and baking mix. They are best served warm. From Christmas with Southern Living. -- posted by cookiedog

Pink Lamingtons

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:48:56 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping for ZWT. From Marie Claire. This is the most popular Australian snack, a sure winner at a bake sale. And is it easy! The more traditional Lamingtons have cocoa, but dare to be different. If using cornmeal, pulverize it in a food processor to get a fine flour texture. Preparation time includes 8-hours sitting time. -- posted by KateL

Rocky Road Fudge (No Bake)

Tue, 12 May 2009 01:08:26 -0400

This recipe is similar to rocky road treats because of its crunch and crunch! There are many things you can add to make it crunchier as well! This recipe is open for experimentation! And the best part is, for those of you (like me) without an oven, this doesn't require one! LOL -- posted by Annicka Shadowing

Perfect Butter Croissants

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:54:36 -0400

I had to track down this recipe when Mark Bittman called it "the best croissant recipe ever". It's from Paula Peck's classic cookbook, "The Art of Fine Baking". This recipe takes a long time but it's worth it! You can freeze the shaped croissants and bake from frozen for 12-14 minutes at the 400°F. These continue baking after you remove them from the oven so if you try to eat one immediately it will seem too doughywait for the carry-over time before eating. -- posted by blucoat

Breakfast Pizza

Sun, 17 May 2009 19:17:52 -0400

I got this recipe from my Mother in Law...it is the best Breakfast Pizza I have tasted. Try it...you won't be disappointed. This recipe makes 2 pizzas. -- posted by cntrychik

Sticky Grilled Drumsticks With Spicy/Sweet Plum Sauce

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:24:21 -0400

Food & Wine Magazine, August 2008 edition. From Pairing of the Day: August 2008, Great Chicken Recipes: Wings, Breasts, Drumsticks and Thighs. Grace Parisi prepares a wonderfully sticky and nicely sweet glaze of fresh plums and red pepper jelly to brush over drumsticks while grilling. Hot red pepper jelly makes for a spicier glaze, sweet pepper jelly creates a milder one. We opted for the milder one because we made it for the home but we made a batch of the spicier glaze for us and it was wonderful! This is a fantastic and tasty recipe for the grill and the summer.Suggested wine: Juicy Primitivo: 2006 . Serve with the drumsticks, corn on the cob with any of the outrageous butter recipes on zaar, a yummy mixed-greens salad with garbanzo beans, bacon, sesame seeds and a champagne vinaigrette, and then for dessert something chocolate and DECADENT! ;) -- posted by Manami

Smothered Steak Burger

Tue, 19 May 2009 01:59:41 -0400

Sauteed mushrooms, steak sauce, and Worcestershire sauce create robust flavors in this knife-and-fork burger. -- posted by kittycatmom

Lemon and Spice Chicken Skewers

Thu, 21 May 2009 11:33:50 -0400

An ideal recipe for the broiler or the BBQ. If you have leftover chicken, shred it and mix with garbanzo beans, shredded lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, mayonnaise and lemon juice and pack it up to take to work! -- posted by English_Rose

Sticky Honey & Mustard Chicken & Bacon Skewers

Fri, 22 May 2009 01:30:48 -0400

Bite size tender chicken you can cook on the BBQ, broil or griddle. -- posted by English_Rose

Giant Sugar Plum Cookies

Fri, 22 May 2009 12:07:42 -0400

A lovely filled cookie from an old newspaper clipping. Roll some out for your family gatherings or for story time with a glass of icy cold milk. Chilling time not included in preparation time. -- posted by Molly53

Oreo S'mores

Sat, 23 May 2009 17:40:57 -0400

Do try to be humble as your family and friends give you a standing ovation for this camp fire master piece. You will NEVER have another camp fire with out these. I got this recipe from a tv show years ago. I changed one thing and ta-dah the marshmallowless s'more was born! -- posted by bretswife

Almond, Basil & Tomato Pesto

Sat, 23 May 2009 17:46:57 -0400

A tasty Italian-style nibble, and any leftover pesto will keep in the fridge for a week for serving over pasta. -- posted by English_Rose

Asian Pork Meatballs

Sun, 24 May 2009 02:16:20 -0400

Fresh, zingy meatballs served with an oriental dipping sauce great party food for family or friends. Time does not include 30 mins chilling time. -- posted by English_Rose

Hong Kong Style Egg Roll (Swiss Roll)

Tue, 26 May 2009 01:55:17 -0400

Similar to a Little Debbies Swiss Roll except no chocolate. This untried recipe comes from Hong Kong and has a filling of whipped creme. You could also line your favourite fruit in the middle of the roll. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Dark Chocolate Cupcakes With a Hint of Coffee

Wed, 27 May 2009 22:42:49 -0400

These dark, bitter-chocolate cakes with a hint of coffee are delicious with a soft, squidgy crumb. They're so moreish that everyone will love them, whatever their diet. Suitable for vegans, and for people on nut, egg and/or dairy-free diets. Top with a chocolate frosting or icing to finish. (Recipe from Cupcake Heaven, by Susannah Blake. (Ryland, Peters & Small, London, 2008)) -- posted by Evil Miss Sarah

Betty Crocker Peanut Butter Cookies

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:36:55 -0400

This is from Betty Crocker's website and it makes really good cookies and can be doubled easily. *According to their website: 110 calories per serving/cookie* *Cooking time does not include 2 hour chill time* -- posted by tomsawyer

Healthy Mexican Chicken Strips

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:44:24 -0400

I originally got this idea watching Aaron McCargo on the food network. Of course, his were fried and I am trying to watch my weight. After a few attempts, I have come up with this super easy baked version. I figured the nutrition facts for four servings including chips and it comes to about 295 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving (approximately 2.5 strips). -- posted by sbera007

Deluxe Turkey Club Pizza

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:28:08 -0400

From the Pillsbury Bake-off Cookbook -- posted by Jennygal

Corn Pone Cookies

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:19:49 -0400

An unusual but tasty cookie with a touch of the South. From an old newspaper clipping. -- posted by Molly53

Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:20:59 -0400

Melt in your mouth brownies, A quick step by step easy recipe for the perfect brownies.If you prefer not to have walnuts you can replace with chocolate chips, another nut like almonds or pecans or just remove the walnuts altogether. -- posted by x Nat x

Heather's Baked Caramel Corn

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:32:34 -0400

Air popped popcorn lightly coated in caramel. Ready to eat in less than an hour!! Also good with pecans or almonds, add at Instruction #2 -- posted by Brooke the Cook in WI

T.v. Eggs - Kids Favorite Fun to Eat Breakfast!

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:06:53 -0400

This is a fun looking breakfast that I always make for kids. I call them t.v. eggs because they are shaped like a t.v. The kids always love the idea of it and enjoy the taste just as much! Serve with fresh fruit. Note: if you don;t want to use butter, it can be easily substituted with margarine or any other substitute. -- posted by Chef #1290167

Wild Berry Muffins

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:36:39 -0400

A yummy June treat, when wild strawberries start growing in and around the garden. -- posted by chefchen

Fruit Cocktail Lunch Box Bars

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:27:31 -0400

Lunchboxes aren't just for kids anymore. They also belong to hard-working people who like to "brown bag" their midday meal (or supper, in the case of late shift workers). These cookie bars don't need to be limited to the lunchbox. They're perfect with a glass of icy cold milk. From an old newspaper clipping. -- posted by Molly53

Egg Salad BLT

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:13:50 -0400

Two of my favorite sandwiches made into one! What could be better than that! This can be made lighter by removing a bit of the egg yolk. Delicious sandwich! Found on Cooking Light.com -- posted by kittycatmom

Raspberry Cream Cheese Brownies

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:43:16 -0400

This recipe was posted in Good Housekeeping magazine. It is a celebrity dish from Ray Romano. It looks delicious! -- posted by Lainey6605

Almond Honey Granola

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:30:39 -0400

The advantage to using honey instead of sugar in granola is that you need significantly less. This is a good recipe as is, but please feel free to experiment with coconut, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, powdered milk or additional oil or honey for a richer taste. Ground granola makes a wonderful crumb crust for pies, too! From an old newspaper clipping. -- posted by Molly53

Koeksusters

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:21:42 -0400

A deliciously sweet South African classic! They're a bit like twisted doughnuts smothered in a ginger syrup. The Dutch name comes from the fact that they looks like girls' braids - "cooked sisters". -- posted by Allan Rees-Bevan

Surprisingly Good Fauxlenta Frycakes and Lazy Bruchette

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:44:52 -0400

There was not much in the house today: just beer and silken tofu at first glance. So here's brunch.. -- posted by wooyabee

Surprisingly Good Fauxlenta Frycakes and Lazy Bruchette

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:50:06 -0400

There was not much in the house today: just beer and silken tofu at first glance. So here's brunch.. -- posted by wooyabee

British Fig Rolls - Almost Better Than Shop Bought!

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:47:22 -0400

This is a recipe I found many years ago for authentic Fig Rolls, and they are almost better than the shop bought variety, much though I love the commercial ones! Try to roll out the pastry as thinly as possible, other than that, this recipe is a breeze to make. Fig rolls are a much-loved "biscuit" from my childhood days and I make them whenever I can as I now live in France, as we cannot get them here. Fig rolls are great for a mid-morning snack with a cuppa as well as being ideal for school lunchboxes, picnics, gifts and afternoon tea. (I have posted this recipe on Zaar especially for Lalaloula, who asked about a fig roll recipe in the British forum.) -- posted by French Tart

Vidalia-Cheddar-Pecan Muffins

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:47:44 -0400

If Vidalia onions are not available where you live, substitute a sweet onion. Recipe is from Southern Living. -- posted by Lainey6605

Penguins

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:32:49 -0400

Penquins made from hard boiled eggs, pitted black olives and carrots Guarding Develed Eggs, each Penguin seems to have it's own personality. My sister Evelyn (Ebby) taught me how to make them several years ago. -- posted by kitelady

Easy Microwave Caramel Popcorn

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:15:15 -0400

Fast and easy and quite delicious, this is my daughter's favorite and a frequent request. Fortunately, I almost always have the ingredients in the pantry and it takes no time at all to throw together! We take this to every sort of kid-oriented activity for which we need to provide a treat. It makes a nice change from cookies and brownies and always disappears fast. -- posted by GSCook

Brie With Strawberries and Herbs in Puffed Pastry

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:43:30 -0400

Warm molten Brie cheese with strawberries and fresh herbs, encased in a delicate puff pastry--delicious! This is a great recipe, and very easy to prepare using frozen puff pastry. Serve with slices of crusty baguette or crackers. -- posted by BecR

Lamb Burgers With Garlic Yogurt Dressing

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:20:08 -0400

Create the perfect blend of flavours with minty lamb paired with a zingy garlic yogurt. -- posted by English_Rose

Beef or Pork Satay Skewers

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:43:18 -0400

Skewers of succulent marinated pork or beef with lashings of peanut sauce make tempting Thai style finger food. -- posted by English_Rose

Zucchini Fritters

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:55:16 -0400

These quick and tasty zucchini fritters make a great accompaniment to all manner of dishes or a tasty appetizer or snack! -- posted by English_Rose

Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Mustard Marinade

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:56:35 -0400

We have made these quite often and it seems that every time - we either add something new or sub with something else - and all versions turn out great! It has a lot to do with the fantastic marinade! marthastewart.com :) -- posted by Manami

Oyster Dipping Sauce

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:11:24 -0400

For a versatile dipping sauce that's a good match with beef, chicken or shrimp, try this easy one-step sauce. -- posted by English_Rose

Goof Balls

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:01:04 -0400

A yummy yummy peanut butter no-bake cookie. It's a great family recipe and everybody's favorite. Prep time includes balling time but not cooling. -- posted by heres_johnni

Curry Puffs/Sausage Rolls

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:37:40 -0400

These are really easy and perfect for parties or any occaision where finger food is necessary. They can be eaten hot or cold, store well so they can be made a day or two in advance if need be and the curry taste is quite mild and suitable for kids! I'd say they could be frozen before baking so if you're in a hurry all you have to do is defrost and they're ready to bake. Did I mention they're really yummy! They usually don't last more than a day in my house! -- posted by Hayley_11

Yogurt Honey Health Mini Muffins

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:31:24 -0400

This recipe comes to us courtesy of the Renegade Lunch Lady Chef Ann Cooper and her book Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed our Children. The addition of yogurt not only makes these muffins moist, but helps them stay fresh in an airtight container for up to three days and still taste wonderful. If cake flour is not readily available, all-purpose flour can be substituted. The muffins will be slightly denser, but will taste just as good. (recipe found on Whole Foods website) -- posted by JanuaryBride

Mushroom-And-Goat Cheese Bechamel Pizza

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:19:17 -0400

"To give these individual pizzas an extra-luxe topping, Chef Andres Barrera makes a velvety bechamel sauce with goat cheese and freshly grated nutmeg (delicious), then adds dollops of sauteed mushrooms." From Rocking The Wine World: City Winery, F&W Magazine, April 2009 edition. The 2007 Palacios Remondo Plácet is delicious with these pizzas; like many oak-influenced Spanish whites, it has an earthy roundness that goes well with mushrooms. Another wonderful choice is the vanilla-edged 2007 Cune Monopole.All I can say is that these are wonderfully fantastic! :) Staff favorite, easily made ahead of time. -- posted by Manami

Viking Meatball on a Stick - Copycat

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:02:11 -0400

This is food served at Fairs and Nordic gatherings.The meatballs can be made and mixed, then refrigerated, cooked partially, then dipped in a batter and deep fried to finish cooking. This is always served at the Montana State Fair. This is goooood eating!!!!! Excellent with wild game/venison/ buffalo, but make sure you add the ground pork! -- posted by Montana Heart Song

Whole Wheat Pina Colada Muffins W/ Coconut-Pecan Butter

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:24:47 -0400

These are super yummy! They are healthy too! The pineapple makes them nice and moist! The butter is the perfect complement to them! I could eat it by itself, it's so tasty!! :) (you'll probably want to double it.) -- posted by SteenyAlls

Tuna and Coleslaw Wrap

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:29:18 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping. Recommended on SparkPeople.com for children's bag lunches, but it looks like a WW-friendly recipe for me. -- posted by KateL

Frankies in Blankies

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:30:26 -0400

This will make kids smile ! -- posted by katew

Savoy Truffles

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:31:17 -0400

Yum---these truffles taste sort of like an Almond Joy! Recipe found online, originally from Matt Amsden's "Rawvolution" cookbook. -- posted by BecR

Old-Fashioned Baked Egg Custard Tart With Nutmeg

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:12:41 -0400

A taste of my childhood, my grandmother made the most amazing Egg Custard, as we used to call it! In the absence of lard, or if you are vegetarian, use a white vegetable cooking fat, but NOT margarine, as the white fat gives the pastry its crispness. Serve this tart at room temperature with cream or just "naked"! You can buy these delectable little tarts in most British bakeries, but they always taste better when they have been made at home. This old-fashioned custard tart needs a thick, wobbly filling, so I've used a round tin with sloping sides and a rim, which gives a good depth. The nutmeg is very important to the flavour, so always use it freshly grated and grate it on to a piece of foil, which helps when you have to sprinkle it on quickly when it goes into the oven. -- posted by French Tart

Coconut Barfi

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:04:45 -0400

I found this mouth-watering and delicious recipe while cleaning my home this morning for the upcoming Ganeshotsav. It is really a delight! Try it :) It was submitted by Agrika B. Vaishnav to the Thursday magazine and appeared in the issue dated August 16th-22nd'2007. She even won the R.O. 20 coupon for her incredible recipe!!! So what are you waiting for, go ahead and make these quickly!! -- posted by Charishma Ramchandani

Best Ever Quadruple Chocolatey Chocolate Brownies

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:53:19 -0400

Well i found this recipe on itv.com/cooks. there are many recipes on it but this is one of the best. All the family love these and i always get asked to do more so i tend to double the recipe, even though the normal one makes 18! Hope you enjoy :) -- posted by Chef #1040421

Rich Mallow and Honey Almond Fudge

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:31:39 -0400

Ive adapted this recipe from one I found on the Simply Great Meals website. The original recipe uses pistachios; Ive used honey-roasted almonds. Obviously, you could use whatever nuts you fancy or a mixture of several different nuts. Once youve melted your chocolate, butter and marshmallows, no more cooking is required. Great for lunchbox snacks, picnics and potlucks! For the best results, use top quality chocolate rather than cooking chocolate. Ive suggested Lindt, and if you choose one with orange or peppermint chips, youll add another subtle flavour. Ive wondered also about using a fruit juice instead of the water but havent tried this yet. The conversions you may need: 90g = 3oz; 250g = 8oz. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Corn Dog Muffins

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:58:07 -0400

This is part of my back to school OAMC plan. My whole family enjoys them. They freeze nicely. I like them served warm but my kids will eat them any way. They are quick and easy to make. -- posted by bmcnichol

Chicken Boats at Apple Island

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:19:12 -0400

A fun kids after school snack that I developed last year when my son went to Kindergarten. He would come home starving every day and boring granola bars just didn't cut it. This one is the favorite of my son and the neighborhood kids. I will post a picture the next time I make it as it looks so cool...and is fun to eat! -- posted by Melanie B.

Pepperoni Cheese Bread / Calzone

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:02:08 -0400

This recipe uses a scone/damper dough for the bread, so no major kneading or waiting around for dough to rise. What you use to fill it is limited only by your imagination - pepperoni, ham, chicken, whatever takes your fancy! Note: you can make self-raising flour by mixing 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and a pinch of salt. -- posted by Dottygumdrop

Grandmother's Strawberry Jam

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:02:59 -0400

Old fashioned strawberry goodness! This delicious jam with its rich, fruity Strawberry flavor is lovely served on warm buttered scones with Devon or Cornish cream for a traditional English Strawberry Cream Tea. An updated old family recipe. Enjoy! -- posted by BecR

Brownie Bites With Chocolate Ganache

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:29:08 -0400

These can be baked and topped with ganache the day before. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. -- posted by lazy gourmet

Mini Raspberry Cupcakes

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:19:52 -0400

These can be done a day ahead. Just keep them in an airtight container in the fridge. If you can't find raspberry extract at your store, you can substitute strawberry or even vanilla. Or get it online. -- posted by lazy gourmet

Super Sticky Chicken

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:58:15 -0400

Pile up on a big plate then just let everyone dive in! -- posted by English_Rose

Irish and Scottish Gaelic Soda Bread Scones

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:00:40 -0400

Delicious and easy to make soda bread scones, which are perfect when served alongside soups, stews or an Irish or Scottish breakfast. These can be whipped up in a trice and make a nice alternative to bread.........they are also delectable when eaten hot, split and spread with fresh butter. -- posted by French Tart

Won Ton Wrapped Chicken With Apricot Dipping Sauce

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:58:17 -0400

This is a great appetizer or main dish from "Kosher By Design" by Susie Fishbein. The sweetness makes it perfect for Rosh Hashanah. To make a pareve recipe, replace the chicken with 2 cans of salmon (skins and bones removed). Although this is a very easy recipe, the chicken must marinate for at least 8 hours so start this one the day before. For a healthier option,you can bake these in the oven. Serves 8 as a main course. -- posted by blucoat

Turkey Burgers

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:23:31 -0400

These are prepared with reduced-fat sour cream & mango chutney also some other goodies, like Dijon mustard which will give them additional moisture and flavor. They are truly delicious! Serve in some Romaine lettuce instead of bread - a little messy but . . . .good! ;) Martha Stewart web site, first published in 2006. -- posted by Manami

Halloween Hellfire Dip

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:05:35 -0400

Can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge. -- posted by English_Rose

Potato, Scallion, Dill and Cheese Frittata

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:43:12 -0400

Make this the night before and leave in the fridge. Delicious with mayo or ketchup. For a non-veggie option add a couple of slices of ham. -- posted by English_Rose

London's Borough Market Chocolate Brownies

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:50:00 -0400

Borough market brownie-maker Matt Jones shared his infamous dense chocolate brownie recipe on BBC Good Food, and I am posting it here for safe-keeping! For anyone who has tasted one of these brownies, the experience is sublime.......deep, intense and chewy brownies that are packed full of lucious chocolate! Borough Market is London's oldest food market, its origins date back from the time when the Romans built the original London Bridge. And, although it has moved from where it was originally established, Borough Market has occupied its current site for the last 250 years. You can find both food and non-food items in this market, but locals regularly go here to get fresh produce from various parts of the British Isles. One of the most popular foodie treats in the market, is the ostrich burger, as well as these delicious brownies. Makes 12 LARGE squidgy brownies. -- posted by French Tart

Narni Cake

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:39:18 -0400

A nice and simple but deliscous banana cake -- posted by djmastermum

Cilantro Hummus

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:43:27 -0400

Hummus is wonderful spread on crackers or chunks of warm bread, or scooped up with toasted pita bread. -- posted by English_Rose

Porchetta - Italian Marketplace Pulled Pork Sandwich (Crock Pot)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:12:23 -0400

Tender succulent boneless pork roast is rubbed with olive oil and seasonings and slowly roasted to perfection in the crock pot until it is falling apart, then stuffed into warmed and buttered Italian ciabatta rolls. A wonderfully simplified version of the classic Porchetta Italian Market Place Sandwich by Nigella Lawson. -- posted by BecR

Cake Truffles

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:47:04 -0400

This recipe is from Bakerella, is super popular, and is very good. They are time consuming, especially if you make them for the first time, so plan for a couple days. This is a unique treat to give as a gift or to serve at a bridal shower, a holiday party, or any get together. Enjoy! Prep time does not include chilling time. -- posted by Greeny4444

Golden Chicken Goujons

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:06:52 -0400

These crisp chicken strips are best served warm, dunked in creamy mayonnaise. Substitute the sesame seeds with one of the following: 1 tsp curry powder or 1 tsp smoked paprika or 1 tbsp finely chopped herbs, such as parsley, chives or thyme. -- posted by English_Rose

Honey Lemon Chicken Wings

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:44:09 -0400

Roast chicken wings with a sweet and sour glaze. -- posted by English_Rose

Lime, Paprika and Honey Glazed Chicken

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:44:32 -0400

This delicious sweet aromatic chicken has a hint of citrus sharpness and is good served with rice and Asian greens. -- posted by English_Rose

Crunchy Chicken Pieces

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:09:28 -0400

Delicious pieces of chicken coated in crunchy goodness! Can be served as a snack, or as a lazy dinner. Prep times includes fridge time. -- posted by ByNDii

Classic Deli Wraps

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:11:02 -0400

I got this from a Pampered Chef season's best book about 8 years ago Since then, I have made them alot, both for catered functions and my own lunches or kids picnics -- posted by GingerlyJ

Pizza Swirls

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:55:33 -0400

Little breads which are great to make ahead and freeze to have handy for a party, lunch or to brown bag. Delicious served with soup or salad. Cooking time does not include rising time (90 minutes). -- posted by Iceland

Cranberry Deer Balls

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:39:58 -0400

my Christmas table would not be the same without these succulent balls. I make them often in the winter after my dad and uncle get their bow hunting in. If you can't get vension they are equally good with ground Elk or ground beef -- posted by GingerlyJ

Speedy Chicken Empanadas

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:46:36 -0400

This recipe I borrowed from Paula deen and tweaked it to make my own. My whole family, even the picky 3 year old loves it! -- posted by GingerlyJ

Pinwheel Cookies

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:15:42 -0400

These were my favorite cookies growing up. I always requested my mother make them for my birthday. They look gorgeous - the mere sight of them filled me with excitement. Their other main appeal is that the dough tastes pastry-like. It's very delicious and I've never had another cookie that tastes anything like it. -- posted by Sonatina

Potato Skinnies

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:00:43 -0400

I love potato skins but I don't love the calories, this recipe has less than half the calories but still has the great taste -- posted by GingerlyJ

Vegetarian Portobello French Dip Sandwich

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:38:15 -0400

This incredible sandwich is the signature dish at the much-loved Seattle restaurant, Café Flora. The recipe is printed in the "Café Flora Cookbook". It's really a delicious sandwich and will please vegetarians and carnivores alike. It's easy to make vegan too. Start by preparing the mushroom essence (which can be made ahead of time). Unused French Dip Spread can be frozen. The mushroom essence (basically a reduced mushroom stock) can be made to add intense mushroom flavour to risottos, pastas, soups... -- posted by blucoat

Italian Shrimp Scampi Pizza

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:09:13 -0400

Bored with the same old cardboard pizza? Imagine lemony-garlic shrimp on a freshly-baked pizza, and loaded with mozarella and parmesan cheese. Delicious - Simple - Easy! -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Health Sandwiches

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:18:34 -0400

my kids get these sandwiches in their lunchbox pretty often and are always happy to see them -- posted by GingerlyJ

Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:00:30 -0400

I got this recipe from food network and it tastes amazing it even has an optional brown sugar glaze -- posted by rachtach123

Apple Coffee Cake With Crumble Topping

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:40:21 -0400

I got this recipe from food network and it tastes amazing it even has an optional brown sugar glaze -- posted by rachtach123

Kolobki (Russian Cottage Cheese Donuts)

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:36:15 -0400

Posting this for safe-keeping, will tweak it later. Kolobok (kuh-luh-bOck) is a dough ball from a Russian fairy tale. These fried gems are fun for kids, tasty calcium for adults. To be clear, I wouldn't feed this to my toddler because of the fried aspect, but I loved them when I was little! -- posted by Lighty

Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pull Apart Bread

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:40:01 -0400

This recipe came from the Pampered Chef Cookbook Kids in the Kitchen, It's something simple that my kids love putting together -- posted by GingerlyJ

Autumn Maple Pecan Layer Cake With Penuche Fudge Frosting

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:08:20 -0400

This wonderful cake recipe is an adapted one from the Magnolia Bakery Cookbook. The penuche fudge frosting is an old Southern recipe. Makes a very attractive presentation, especially when the cake plate is adorned with beautiful autumn leaves. This cake freezes beautifully, just allow the cake to defrost completely before filling and frosting the layers. I recommend Canadian or Vermont maple syrup and Georgia or Texas pecans, but you can use any pure maple syrup and could use walnuts, although we prefer pecans in this recipe. -- posted by BecR

Crisp Chicken Bites

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:33:32 -0400

A great snack for kids. Using pesto adds flavor and means you don't have to bother dipping the chicken in four and egg before coating in crumbs. -- posted by English_Rose

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:36:09 -0400

Found this today on www.popcorn.org. It looks like a winner to try at Christmas this year. I put used the cooking time as the cooling time. -- posted by enestvmel

Cinnamon Sugar Kettle Corn

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:38:36 -0400

Found this on www.popcorn.org today and thought I might have to try this soon. It seems very easy for at home kettle corn... -- posted by enestvmel

Strawberry Ghosts

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:03:10 -0400

Kids will gasp in delight at these adorable ghosts from Nancy Mueller in Bloomington, Minnesota. Juicy strawberries, chocolate and a lick of almond flavor make these little bites a howling success! -- posted by Yesi09

Sticky Chilli Roast Chicken

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:20:35 -0400

These sticky chicken pieces are perfect for easy yet glamorous entertaining. -- posted by English_Rose

Microwaved Caramel Apples

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:51:15 -0400

I found this to be the quickest and easiest caramel apple recipe I have tried. I started out using 5 bags of caramels, and then added more as I needed. It really does make the operation much easier using lots of caramel, especially when you can cool and store the rest of the caramel to use in other things, or cut up with scissors and eat as a candy. -- posted by Sue L

Candy Corn Onigiri (Rice Balls)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:05:28 -0400

For Halloween bento boxes! This is a lunchbox friendly recipe, quick to put together. Prep time does not include cooking of rice, as you can prepare the rice the night before, or use leftover rice. I like cooking my rice fresh in my rice cooker while I fix the rest of the lunches. These would also make good non-sweet treats for a Halloween party. You can also add a smidge of filling to the rice ball before you decorate it, like chicken, squash, or whatever. :) -- posted by CraftScout

Creepy Spiders

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:52 -0500

Sam and I saw these being made on Sandra Lee show. So of course we had to make them. -- posted by ~Rita~

Cheese, Endive and Cranberry Canapes

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:17:34 -0500

This recipe works well with blue cheese such as Stilton or Roquefort, or a soft garlic and herb cheese, or a goat cheese. -- posted by English_Rose

Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:53 -0500

I had misplaced this recipe and recently found it again. When DD was in Kindergarten the children had to take turns bringing a snack to school for everyone to share and DD loved to bring these cookies. I love this recipe because it doesn't require refrigeration before rolling out and because the cookies always turned out beautifully. The recipe is from a little booklet called Wilton Christmas Recipes & Ideas. Note: If you're using margarine, be sure to use the hard margarine that comes in a brick like butter, not soft tub margarine. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Velveeta Cheezy Dip

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:15 -0500

this is a good dip to use with tortilla chips. My family loves it. Not sure where it came from. A friend gave it to me. -- posted by Chef #1441994

Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:02 -0500

Great recipe to use up a few leftover marshmallows and lighter than most! Feel free to throw in a few nuts at the very end. I usually cut these into 36 or even smaller, if you like a larger -- posted by Brooke the Cook in WI