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Spinach Dip Bites

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Chili Lime Baked Shrimp Cups Recipe

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YOU WILL NEED BAKED WONTON CUPS 15 wonton wrappers (see notes below) 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil Salt FOR THE SHRIMP 2 teaspoons olive oil 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 lime 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder, try our homemade chili powder recipe or substitute regular chili powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup baby arugula leaves LIME SOUR CREAM 3 tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice Pinch salt for directions please see : www.inspiredtaste.net

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU BITES

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Ingredients 2 Boneless chicken breasts 1 cup flour 2 tsp Slap Your Mama® seasoning 1 tsp garlic salt 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup Panko® bread crumbs, might need more 1/2 - 3/4 cup vegetable oil 4 slices cooked ham, cut into approximately 1 inch squares 4 slices Swiss cheese, cut into approximately 1 inch squares Dipping sauce, optional 2/3 cup Just Mayo® 1 Tbs mustard for directions please see : www.greatgrubdelicioustreats.com

BAKED SALAMI MOZZARELLA BITES

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Ingredients 8 sticks mozzarella string cheese ,cut in half, lengthwise, and then cut in half again, crosswise 32 square won ton wrappers 32 salami rounds olive oil For serving chopped fresh parsley, for garnish pizza, marinara, or spaghetti sauce, for dipping for directions please see : bellyfull.net

Smoked Salmon Bites (Appetizer)

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Ingredients SPREAD 250g / 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 tsp garlic powder Zest of 1 lemon (large) - more is better, adjust to taste! 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup dill, chopped ASSEMBLY 3 soft large wraps / tortillas (approx 23 cm / 9" diameter) (Note 1) 350 - 480 g / 12 - 16 oz smoked salmon slices Table butter for directions please see : www.recipetineats.com

Sloppy Joe Sliders

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Guys, it’s sliders time! If you’re new to the blog, welcome to our ongoing series where we feature these delicious mini sandwiches at least twice a month. Check out the list below of what we have so far. As you can see, we already have a quite a selection on the blog but although they’re all yummy and tasty, G and I do have our favorites. While he’s partial to the Philly and I can’t get enough of the chicken bacon ranch, we both agree these mini sloppy joes take the crown! Meaty, saucy, cheesy, and loaded with comfort food flavors, they’re a sure hit with kids and adults alike. I think I’ve done it. I’ve made what just may be THE perfect snack for your game day festivities. Or pop a batch in the oven on Halloween night and serve them alongside a big bowl of coleslaw for a fun pre-trick-or-treat meal with the kids.  In my case, “the kids” are all well over 6 feet tall, a couple have scruffy beards, and there may be a tattoo here or there, but hey, they’re still my babies....

Air-Fried Bang Bang Shrimp

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If you’ve ever been to a Bonefish Grill you will have undoubtedly tried their Bang Bang Shrimp. It’s their famous deep-fried shrimp appetizer that has a creamy spicy mayonnaise-based sauce on top and it has grown to have a bit of a cult following. Before I ever went to a Bonefish Grill I had a friend ask me if I knew how to make Bang Bang Shrimp. That, in fact, was the reason I went to Bonefish for the first time. I didn’t have an answer for my friend, but once I discovered it was a deep-fried dish I didn’t really think about it again. I don’t often deep-fry at home for so many reasons, so I wasn’t about to make bang bang shrimp in my kitchen. Now that air-frying has come into our lives… there is an answer! The bang bang sauce is very simple. It’s simply mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce and sriracha hot sauce – all whisked together. Couldn’t really be any easier. If you wanted to make the sauce lighter, you could substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise, but it won’t be quite as ...

Spinach and Mozzarella Egg Bake (Video)

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If you check out my recipe category  for Eggs, you see that I’ve come up with a lot of variations for low-carb breakfast casseroles through the years. I make breakfast casseroles on the weekend for Weekend Food Prep, cut into individual servings, and keep in a container in the fridge to eat for breakfast during the week. Low-Carb Breakfast Casseroles are definitely good any time of year, but when the weather gets cold you’re more likely to turn on your oven to make a breakfast like this, so I’m reminding you about this mega-popular Spinach and Mozzarella Egg Bake. This recipe is so simple that I’m not sure why it’s so popular, but it’s always one of the top ten recipes on this site if you check that list in the sidebar! I did include this recipe in the recent collection of Low-Carb and Keto Breakfast Casseroles Your Family Will Love, but technically this is a variation I’m calling an egg bake. That means this Spinach and Mozzarella Egg Bake has lots of spinach and cheese, and jus...

EASY SAUSAGE CASSEROLE RECIPE WITH MOCK POTATOES

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I wanted to serve my family an alternative potato dish this Thanksgiving. When I used diced daikon radish in a low carb clam chowder, I wondered how it would be in something like scalloped potatoes. Since the Japanese daikon radish has very little flavor, I thought an additional item should be added to the dish. We have lots of venison sausage in the freezer so it made sense to use some with the daikon. Although I was seeking a scalloped potato dish, the result was more like a casserole. That’s why I’m calling it an easy sausage casserole with mock potato. I thought of calling the dish a sausage potato casserole, but that’s a little misleading. Although the radish does taste like potato, technically it’s not. We hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. We enjoyed watching Caleb wake up on Christmas morning to open presents. Of course, he loved the boxes and paper just as much as the gifts. We spent the rest of the day in the kitchen and relaxing with family. It was a perfect...

IRISH EGG ROLLS WITH PARSLEY CREAM SAUCE

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I love St. Patrick’s Day food and these Irish Eggs Rolls are an easy St. Patrick’s Day appetizer (or meal!) full of tender corned beef and thinly sliced cabbage wrapped in a crispy egg roll wrapper. Corned beef and cabbage egg rolls seemed kind of obvious once I thought of it. I mean egg rolls are already filled with cabbage why not sub out the usual shrimp or pork and add corned beef instead? The combination is a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Inspired by the typically deep fried Irish egg roll, our Irish Spring Roll recipe features a cabbage wrap filled with a delicious corned beef mixture of fresh ingredients, making it a lighter alternative that still packs a flavorful punch! Make your St. Patrick’s Day celebration the best yet by featuring our other two St. Patricks Day recipes below at your party! Now a good Irish Egg Roll needs a great sauce. My guy swears that corned beef and cabbage is made even better by his favorite parsley cream sauce. It’s milk, heavy...

BACON WRAPPED CHEESE STICKS (KETO, GLUTEN-FREE)

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I was craving some low carb mozzarella sticks after my daughter ordered some at a restaurant. But, I decided to try something new with the recipe. Rather than dip the cheese in egg and then a gluten free coating, I just wrapped each in bacon. I used pre-cooked bacon that was baked the day before. I like to bake bacon in the oven in large batches and keep it in the refrigerator for quick snacks and salad topping. It’s also great to use as an ingredient in recipes. Bacon wrapped cheese sticks. You can imagine the rest right? Gooey, stretchy, melted cheese, just covered in bacon! With the Super Bowl coming up, my mind has turned to fun appetizers to make for game day. Of course, one of them has to involve bacon. Over the years, I’ve made bacon wrapped avocado fries, sriracha bacon wrapped onion rings, and bacon wrapped eggplant fries. These smelled so good coming out of the oven. Because the cheese melts, the bacon wrapping will also loosen when these are finished. It’s not q...

Instant Pot Parmesan Ranch Potatoes

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Your Instant Pot pressure cooker is perfect for making this quick and easy Instant Pot Parmesan Ranch potatoes recipe. You only need a few simple ingredients and a handful of potatoes and you’re ready to make the tastiest, cheesiest potatoes that everyone will love. The flavors of Parmesan cheese and ranch seasoning go perfectly together. And making potatoes in your Instant Pot couldn’t be easier. I love the flavor of red potatoes. They’re also a bit sturdier than regular Idaho or russet potatoes, though both are excellent too. I always like to leave the skins on my red potatoes because they taste so good! Any kind of potato dish has always been one of my family’s favorite comfort foods. Potatoes rarely get old with its variety of dishes, it can be served in practically endless ways. It always shows up on the table for gatherings, big or small. No matter how you prepare it, they still turn out amazing! After scrubbing the potatoes, slice them up about 1/2 inch thick. Then cut ...

Taco Pizza Recipe

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I’m always on the lookout for simple recipes that my family will enjoy, especially when it comes to dinner. I love to cook but there are many days when I don’t have an hour+ to prepare a meal. With summer on the horizon and lots of family fun planned, I’ve been searching for quick and easy family dinners. An easy family dinner (you can even make it the night before) or a tasty appetizer. Kids love this recipe and the cream cheese/sour cream “sauce” and spicy taco flavor are a hit with adults too. Taco Pizza Recipe Author:  Erika Bragdon   Prep Time:  30 mins   Cook Time:  10 mins   Total Time:  40 mins   Yield:  serves 6 INGREDIENTS 2 tubes (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella ...

15 MINUTES STUFFED CHEESY BREAD

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You just have to make this Stuffed Cheesy Bread. You can have it ready in 15 minutes and it tastes amazing! It is great served with your favorite soup. It might be the sweaters, the skinny jeans with boots that I love in Fall, but to be honest, it is the food. Fall and Winter comfort food are the best… seriously, the best! 15 Minutes Stuffed Cheesy Bread Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 11 mins Total Time 16 mins Course Appetizer Cuisine American Keyword 15 minutes Stuffed Cheesy Bread Servings 8 Calories 109 kcal Author Eating on a Dime Ingredients 1 can General Mills® Pillsbury Crescents® 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning Handful of parmesan cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the crescent rolls out on a pan. Don't seperate. You can press the seams together if you want. Spread out the mozzarella cheese. Fold up the sides of the bread to make a long top. Seal the edges. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese...

Cream Cheese and Olive Pecan Bites

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Cream Cheese and Olive Pecan Bites | A twist on the popular cheese ball.  Serving a cheese ball is one of my favorite types of appetizers but you (and me for that matter) can’t deny that everything is better small! These Cream Cheese and Olive Pecan Bites can be made into a small individual cheese balls but I love the presentation of the stuffed pecan halves.  These appetizers are super easy to make and pack a punch of flavor.  Perfect for entertaining at your home or to take to the office party. Cream Cheese and Olive Pecan Bites Preparation  30 minutes   Cook Time  10 minutes  Serves 40 Appetizers      Ingredients 80 large pecans 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup finely chopped pimiento stuffed Spanish olives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon pepper Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragr...

MINI HASSELBACK POTATOES WITH CREAMY DILL DIP

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Perfect as an appetizer, these Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Creamy Dill Dip are dunkable and delicious! Gluten free, vegetarian, and perfect for the holidays. Who says potatoes at a holiday dinner have to be part of the main event? Instead, try serving these (adorable) Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Creamy Dill Dip as an appetizer for your next dinner party or Thanksgiving meal. Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Creamy Dill Dip Author:  Elizabeth Lindemann  Prep Time:  10 mins  Cook Time:  60 mins  Total Time:  1 hour 10 mins  Yield:  8 INGREDIENTS FOR THE POTATOES: 1.5 lbs. miniature golden or fingerling potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper, to taste FOR THE DIP: 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 4 scallions, green and white parts salt and pepper, to taste zest of one lemon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise Get Ingredients Powered by Chicory INSTRUCTIONS Pre...

CHEESY THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH BOURBON TOMATO JAM { SAVORY COOKIES }

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A savory twist on your classic jam-filled sweet thumbprint cookie – Savory Cheese Thumbprint Cookies with Bourbon Tomato Jam are truly the PERFECT party appetizer. These Savory Cookies are insanely flavorful, easy to make and vegetarian! But I’d recommend the jam though. I filled these up with an amazingly flavorful tomato jam that incorporates garlic and a few spices and then kicked it up with bourbon! Bourbon folks. Does it not scream PARTY APPETIZER?? Cheesy Thumbprint Cookies with Bourbon Tomato Jam { Savory Cookies } SERVINGS:  28 -32 COOKIES AUTHOR:  DINI FROM THE FLAVOR BENDER INGREDIENTS SAVORY CHEESY THUMBPRINT COOKIES 8 oz / 225g unsalted butter softened 3.5 oz / 100g white cheddar cheese grated 3.5 oz / 100g monterey jack cheese grated 1 deseeded jalapeno finely chopped 1 large rosemary sprig leaves only, finely chopped ½ tsp kosher salt 0.9 oz / 25g white sugar 1 small egg 6.7 oz / 190g AP flour 5.3 oz / 150g semolina BOURBON AND TOMAT...

Pear, Parmesan and Honey Crostini

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Looking for a quick appetizer? These Pear, Parmesan and Honey Crostini can be made in just 20 minutes and are a uniquely-flavored vegetarian snack option. Not only is it really simple (yay), but it combines ingredients that you may not otherwise think to pair together. Essentially you cut the bread, place cheese atop of bread and into the oven. While the cheese is melting, cut up pear and crush walnuts, remove the bread from the oven, sprinkle on the toppings and BOOM DONE. Easy peasy snack or appetizer. So go ahead and bring it to your holiday party, or don’t. If it were me, I would make it and then eat it all myself. And by “I would”, I mean that I already did that. Enjoy! Pear, Parmesan and Honey Crostini Author:  The Almond Eater Prep Time:  10 mins Cook Time:  10 mins  Total Time:  20 mins Yield:  9 pieces Category:  snack Method:  oven Cuisine:  bread Ingredients 9 slices of french baguette 9 slice...

MINI CAPRESE CUPS

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Fresh, summery caprese salad stuffed into a mini phyllo cup and drizzled with balsamic glaze! An easy to make one bite appetizer! Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a great weekend and hopefully many of you have a short work week as well.  My weekend was filled with running, biking, pulling weeds, and working in my vegetable garden. Let’s talk about weeds for a minute. Why are they necessary other than to bug the crap out of you? Our side yard is the forgotten area on our property and it’s here that the weeds like to grow and spread like the plague. Mini Caprese Cups INGREDIENTS 15 mini phyllo cups 8 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 8 mini fresh mozzarella balls, halved 15 small basil leaves Balsamic glaze for drizzling, (I used the balsamic glaze recipe drizzled on this pizza) Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper for sprinkling on top Get Ingredients Powered by Chicory INSTRUCTIONS Arrange half of a cherry tomato, half of a mini mozzar...

Pasta with Creamy Spinach Sauce

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This cheesy pasta dish comes together in a flash and is a tasty meal that everyone loves! Since St. Patrick’s Day is just about a week away, I thought I should share a green dish! No green eggs and ham – just some easy, cheesy noodles that get their green color from fresh spinach. Pasta with Creamy Spinach Sauce Course  Entree Cuisine  Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan. Prep Time  5 minutes Cook Time  20 minutes Total Time  25 minutes Servings  4 -6 Calories  461 kcal Author  The Pretty Bee Ingredients one 12 ounce box gluten free penne 3 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread 3 cups Daiya mozzarella shreds 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon pepper 3 handfuls fresh spinach Instructions Cook the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce. Melt the vegan buttery spread in a large pot. Add the Daiya cheese mozzarella shreds, salt, pepp...