Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

Well, Apple Brie Appetizer Soup certainly surprised me! It's reminiscent of a Brie appetizer that's garnished with apples, but this recipe, made into a soup appetizer is a new twist on an old theme.Serve your guests this delicious appetizer and they'll want to skip dinner (just kidding!) It's delicate in nature and the riper the Brie cheese, the deeper the flavor.The sweetness of the apples makes for a nice contrast and the combination of the flavors usually pleases ever the pickiest of eaters.What you'll need for Apple Brie Appetizer Soup:- 2 Tablespoons of butter- 1 medium onion (chopped)- 2 celery stalks with chopped leaves- 3 cups of chicken stock- 2 apples (cored and peeled - reserve the peels for garnish)- 2 Tablespoon flour- 1 8-ounce Brie round- 1/4 cup of heavy cream- salt (to taste)- ground white pepper (to taste)- Toasted almonds (sliced - used for garnish)First, slowly melt the .. more»

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»

If you are considering holding a nice party, one nice type of party to throw is an appetizer party. These are fun gatherings that do not really take as much work as some other types of parties that include a full course dinner. What makes these parties fun is all the great appetizers that you can make and serve. You can use many different ingredients and combinations, since people are more willing to try new items when they are served in small bites. If you have never thrown one of these parties, here are some helpful tips that will ensure your party is a huge success.Use Simple and Classy DecorationsFirst, you will want to make sure that you use simple and classy decorations for this type of a gathering. Since everything is about the appetizer, you will really want to pay attention to the presentation of everything. Use trays and .. more»