Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

Having a party? Guests coming over? Trying to Impress the Boss, or that Special Someone? Try these great Appetizer Recipes & have people talking for months.Orange-Marshmallow Dressing 1 cup nonfat cream cheese 1 cup marshmallow creme 1 tsp. grated orange rindCombine all, blending well. Use on fruit or graham crackers.Sauerkraut Ball 1 large can sauerkraut, drained well 1 hardboiled egg, finely chopped 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Garlic salt 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened Milk 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauceCombine sauerkraut, egg, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons garlic salt and celery seed. Shape into ball; refrigerate.Mix cream cheese with a small amount of milk. Add 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt and Worcestershire Sauce.Frost Sauerkraut Ball with cream cheese mixture.Serve with crackers.CRAB & CHEESE FONDUE 2 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. flour 1 c. canned chicken broth 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 1/4 lb. .. more»

These elegant appetizer recipes can be served at any special occasion or dinner party. Showcase them at family gatherings, bunco groups, work parties, church pot lucks, graduation parties, bridal and baby showers. Appetizer recipes suit many special occasions, so enjoy them as often as you like!Cheesy Asparagus strips30 fresh asparagus spears, cleaned and trimmed 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon mustard 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten salt and pepper to tasteSteam the asparagus just until tender. Cut 20 asparagus spears into 1 inch logs. Mash remaining spears. In a small bowl, combine mashed asparagus, mayonnaise, flour, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, mustard salt, pepper and lemon zest. Roll puff pastry sheets into 17 inch squares. Place 1/2 of mixture on each each square; top each with the cut asparagus .. more»

Prepare these tasty meatballs early in the morning, and by game time they'll be ready to go.1 cup milk3/4 cup quick cooking oats3 tablespoons onion, finely chopped1-1/2 teaspoons salt1-1/2 pounds ground beef1 cup ketchup1/2 cup water3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons sugarDirectionsIn a bowl, combine the milk, oats, onion and salt. Crumble the beef over the mixture and mix together well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place balls into a 5-quart slow cooker.In another bowl, combine the ketchup, water,vinegar and the sugar; mix well. Pour over meatballs. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or until the meat is no longer pink.Hot Bacon Cheese DipThis appetizer is packed with cheese and bacon flavor. It's a real people pleaser.2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, cubed4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese1 cup half and half cream2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon dried minced onion1 teaspoon prepared mustard16 bacon stips, cooked and crumbledTortilla .. more»

These chicken appetizer recipes are quick, easy and delicious. Just check these out and I'm sure you'll be amazingly surprised.So here we go for some chicken appetizer recipes:>> Grilled Chicken Appetizer Roll Ups1 md clove garlic, minced1/2 c sour cream1/3 c chopped green onions2 t lime juice2 t olive or vegetable oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb) salt and pepper to taste8 flour tortillas8 oz port wine or sharp cheddar cold pack cheese food, softenedCut chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Salt and pepper chicken. Combine oil, lime juice and garlic; marinate chicken 30 minutes or longer. Remove from marinade. Grill or barbecue chicken 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until chicken is just cooked though (or saut .. more»