I'll share my recipes, if you'll share yours June 25, 2010

16 years ago

Let's have a virtual appetizer party! What would you bring? I'll bring wine and .........

Crab Rangoon I

"Everyone will love these bite-size, fried dumplings stuffed with crab. You can make these in advance of the festivities, and freeze on trays until party time."

Original Recipe Yield 10 servings

Ingredients

Â 1 (14 ounce) package small won ton wrappers

Â 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

Â 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

Â 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

Â 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Â 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce

Â 1 pound crabmeat, shredded

Â 1 quart oil for frying

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet or deep fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, parsley, cilantro and crabmeat.

3. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper. Fold the won ton wrapper over the stuffing to make a triangle or a half moon, depending on the shape of the won ton wrappers you have purchased. Moisten the edges with a little water, and seal. Place prepared won tons under a slightly moist paper towel until ready for frying.

4. Add 3 or 4 wontons to the hot oil, and cook until golden brown, turning once. Set aside on paper towels to drain. Repeat until all wontons have been fried. Serve hot.

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Jasdip
16 years ago
I'll bring:

Fresh Cherry Relish and Goat Cheese Crostini

1 cup fresh sweet cherries (about 5-1/2 oz.), pitted and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely diced jÃcama
1 medium scallion (white and green parts), very thinly sliced
1 tsp. chopped fresh mint
1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
Pinch of cayenne; more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2-1/2 oz. (1/3 cup) soft fresh goat cheese
2-1/2 oz. (1/3 cup) ricotta cheese
Eighteen 1/2-inch-thick baguette slices, toasted

In a medium bowl, stir the cherries, jÃcama, scallion, mint, vinegar, and cayenne. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and more cayenne.

In a small bowl, mix the goat and ricotta cheeses with a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Lightly spread the cheese over each baguette toast and top with the cherry relish.
marci_pa
16 years ago
I'll bring:

Antipasto Squares

2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/4 pound thinly sliced ham
1/4 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
1/4 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
1/4 pound thinly sliced pepperoni sausage
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained*, cut into thin strips
3 eggs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350Âº F (175 C).

2. Unroll one package of crescent roll dough, and cover the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Layer the ham, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, salami, pepperoni, and red peppers, on
top of the dough.

3. In a bowl, beat the eggs lightly, and stir in the parmesan cheese and black pepper. Pour 3/4 of this mixture over the peppers. Unroll the second package of dough, and place
over the top of the peppers. Brush with the remaining egg mixture. Cover with aluminum foil.

4. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and bake another 10 to 20 minutes, or until dough is fluffy and golden brown. Cut into squares. Serve warm, or at
room temperature.

*I cut the peppers into strips after draining and blotted them between 2 paper towels.
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patti43
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Oh, I love appetizers! I'll bring a big platter of strawberries, both plain and chocolate covered and this dip:

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Oakley
16 years ago
Mine's easy. I make THE best guacomole in the world because it's plain.

Soft Avocodoes mashed with a fork
Salt and Garlic Powder to taste.

No lemon juice, and if you must add onion and tomatoes to it, they have to be the vidallia onions and really good tomatoes!

And lots of Doritos!
glenda_al
16 years ago
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tobygirl
16 years ago
I love appetizers, too, Patti!

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patti43
16 years ago
I'm bringing another one--in case we run out of food!

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patti43
16 years ago
That was fun--having a virtual get-together. Can we do it more often, with different dishes? Like a salad party or desserts??
Jasdip
16 years ago
Yummy appetizers! I'm full.
What's on the menu for tomorrow?
luckygardnr
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16 years ago
Tomorrow let's do salads! This was fun!

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