Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

Appetizers are the most delicious food item in our parties or ceremonies. All participants like to get the taste of appetizer food first. Those who want to make their parties gorgeously must prepare appetizers and represent them wonderfully on their tables.We also like it in our daily food menu. Our family members of all ages like it's taste, flavour and also enjoy the color and representation of appetizer dishes. There are different types of appetizer recipes such as cheese appetizer, appetizer dip, appetizer chocolate, cake appetizer, appetizer salad, appetizer pudding and so on.We all know the common appetizer recipes. But we like to prepare rare ones. To do that we generally collect appetizer recipe books from book stores or watch recipe programs in TV. The other way to collect appetizer recipes is recipe websites or blogs which I like so much. There are many websites and blogs available in the .. more»

I have always loved shrimp. Shrimp can be served both hot and cold and both as an appetizer or as the main course.Here are several ways to serve shrimp as an appetizer:Shrimp and Bacon Appetizers1 pound of shrimp2-3 tablespoons of hot sauce1 pound of baconRinse and drain shrimp, pat dry. Marinate shrimp in hot sauce for about 15 minutes. Partially cook bacon, slice in half. Roll one shrimp per half slice of bacon, secure with a toothpick. Bake in oven at 400*F until crisp.Shrimp CocktailWe have found cocktail sauce both in mild and in hot. Experiment with cold cooked shrimp. We serve shrimp cocktail in glass ice cream dishes. Place a few tablespoons of cocktail sauce in the dish. Put 4-6 shrimp around the glass. If you want, insert a lemon wedge in the middle of the dish.Shrimp Spread1 - 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened1 - 8 ounce .. more»

As the enticing beginning to any meal or as snacks for the big game, appetizers are the chance for a cook to show off there imagination and creativity.If you want great appetizer recipes, below are 3 delicious easy to prepare recipes:1. All-American SnackIngredients:- 3 cups thin pretzel sticks - 4 cups Wheat Chex - 4 cups Cheerios -13 ounces can salted peanuts - 1 teaspoon garlic salt - 1 teaspoon celery salt - 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt - 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup melted butterDirections:- In large mixing bowl or slow-cooking pot, mix together pretzels, cereals, and peanuts. - Sprinkle with garlic salt, celery salt, seasoned salt, and cheese. - Pour melted butter over all; toss until well mixed. - Cover and cook in slow-cooking pot on low 3 to 4 hours. - Uncover the last 30 to 40 minutes. - Serve as appetizer or snack.2. Appetizer .. more»

Fresh Basil, Tomato, Mozzarella, Avocado AppetizerLinda's AppetizerI call this Linda's Appetizer because it is my dear friend Linda's favorite!  She insists that I make it every time we get together!1 good sized tomato (try to find the best for the season)Fresh Mozzarella (either one large round ball or the smaller ones packed in water will do)Fresh Basil (be sure to use the flowerettes if there are any as they really are the strongest part of the basil plant)1 ripe avocado (not too ripe but just starting to soften)Fresh garlicFreshly cracked black pepperWhite Balsamic Vinegar (white is a little less acidic than the regular and it doesn't turn the rest of the ingredients dark)Extra Virgin Olive Oil  Crusty baguette slices (you can crisp up baguette slices by spreading them on a cookie sheet, then brush with olive oil and toast in a 400 degree oven for 8 to 10 mins. or .. more»