Category: Appetizers

Black Bean Queso Dip

Everyone will love this cheesy black bean queso dip! The pepper jack cheese provides a nice pop to the dip without too much heat, but you could easily use Monterey jack or another creamy cheese of your choice. Quick and simple even for a last-minute appetizer. As a warning, you will find this difficult to …

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Hot Black Bean & Corn Dip

Need a new quick and easy appetizer for this coming holiday season? Look no further, this dip is full of flavor and one bite won’t be enough. Depending on your crowd you may just want to double the recipe! Rotel and cream cheese provide a creamy tomato sauce seasoned with chili powder, garlic powder and …

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Bacon Pecan Garlic Mushrooms

Great for dinner parties or a family dinner, these savory stuffed mushrooms get a delicious crunch from pecans and bacon. When I haven’t had large mushrooms to use, I will make only half of the filling and bake for 10 minutes. These guys will go fast so make sure to make plenty. Enjoy! 12 large …

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Benne-maple Roasted Pecans

Benne means sesame and is unique to the Carolina’s since the colonial days. Here in South Carolina Benne wafers, a thin, crispy, toasted sesame seed cookie, are very popular. These pecans are slightly sweet, have a hint of salt from the soy sauce, and a sesame flavor from the oil. Very simple and quick to …

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Caramelized Onion-and Apple Tassies

These bite size appetizers take a little time to make, but I think they are worth it when you have the time. The crust is made up of butter, cream cheese and Asiago cheese, which is a great start. The filling has a wonderful combination of sweet onion, apple, balsamic vinegar, and bacon. Make sure …

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Chipotle Shrimp Appetizer

Spicy shrimp with creamy avocado and lime juice make this appetizer delicious. Once you have marinated the shrimp, this comes together in minutes. If you do not care for cilantro, you can substitute with parsley or just leave it out. Enjoy! 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder 1 tsp. kosher …

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Carolina Grilled Shrimp

These zesty marinated shrimp can be served as an appetizer or as an entree. A short list of ingredients pile on the flavor making these a winner for your next BBQ. Enjoy! 1 lb. peeled and deveined jumbo raw shrimp 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/4 C. chili sauce 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp. …

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Roma Tomato Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a traditional Italian appetizer where small slices of grilled bread are rubbed with garlic and topped with such things as tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil and salt and pepper. With this recipe, each bite has the zip of the balsamic vinegar, garlic flavor from the oil, ripe tomatoes, and the crunch of toasted …

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Southwestern Quinoa and Black Bean Casserole

If you haven’t tried quinoa, or if you have and didn’t care for it, give this recipe a try. I found this dish on pinchofyum.com. While eating this dish, it’s hard to believe you are eating something healthy, because it is SO good! We enjoyed this as a side dish and also with chips, both …

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Mini Cheese Balls

Here’s a bite size version of a great go to appetizer. These adorable, easy cheese balls are great for any party or a simple snack. Enjoy! 2 pkg. (8-oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 pkg. (2 1/2-oz.) thinly sliced deli ham, finely chopped 3 green onions, finely chopped 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 C. finely chopped …

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