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»

Any party will be better when you prepare a selection of appetizers and appetizer dips to your guests. Of course you do not have to wait for a party to serve an assortment of refreshing and tasty treats that will whet the appetites of friends, neighbors and family members.An appetizer is a small serving of food that is meant to entice the taste buds. This refreshing little treat should not be filling or overly heavy because it is not meant to satisfy the appetite. All you want to do is to make your dinner or party guests interested in the foods that you are about to bring to the table.There may be occasions when a creative assortment of appetizers and dips is more than enough food for a casual gathering. This would be a time when you might want to prepare extra portions of these treats so that your guests .. more»

With the holidays already in full swing, you are going to need some delicious and creative ways to keep the hungry crowds happy. Here's a neat twist on an old theme... Egg Salad Wonton Cups is an easy appetizer recipe that offer a nice contrast of the crispy wonton wrappers to the creamy egg salad inside. It's a wonderful alternative to serving traditional deviled eggs.Next time you have guests over, try out this recipe. It works well for Christmas Eve or a New Year's celebration as well as for other holiday parties and gatherings.Remember, appetizers are loved by old and young. They always help the conversation to flow and add a sense of festivity to any kind of party!What you'll need:- 36 wonton wrappers- 3 cups egg salad (your own recipe)- 1/3 cup green onions (chopped)- 1/3 cup carrot (shredded)First things first. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Then, coat .. more»

Need some great appetizer ideas? Appetizer ribs, appetizer stuffing and appetizer surprise are 3 easy, great and delicious appetizer recipes you can prepare.Here are the recipes so you can try them out:1. Appetizer RibsIngredients:- 3 1/2 pounds spareribs - cut into individual - Salt and pepper - 2 cups water - Garlic salt - 8 ounces bottle Russian salad dressing - 6 ounces can pineapple juiceDirections:- Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper. - Place in slow-cooking pot; pour water over them. - Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or until tender. - Drain. - Arrange ribs on broiler pan; sprinkle with garlic salt. - Make sauce by combining salad dressing and pineapple juice. - Brush ribs with half the sauce. - Broil until brown; turn, brush other side and brown.NOTES: If possible, ask the butcher to cut each rib in half, crosswise, so they will be .. more»