Does anybody have a good appetizer recipe for a christmas party?!
Cranberry Party Meatballs
2 (1-pound) bags frozen cocktail-size meatballs (about 64 meatballs)
1 (16-ounce) can Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, cumin and cayenne in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the cranberry sauce is melted and smooth.
Add meatballs; stir gently to coat. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Place in chafing dish or slow cooker to keep warm.
Makes 30 servings.
Answers: These are delicious and easy to prepare.
Cranberry Party Meatballs
2 (1-pound) bags frozen cocktail-size meatballs (about 64 meatballs)
1 (16-ounce) can Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce
1 (12-ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
Combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, cumin and cayenne in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the cranberry sauce is melted and smooth.
Add meatballs; stir gently to coat. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Place in chafing dish or slow cooker to keep warm.
Makes 30 servings.
Jelly shots :) & the main could be a bottle of vodka & cigarettes
It is a christmas party isnt it?
This is my personal favorite. Lots of flavor, bite size and good hot or cold:
Turkey Empandas
Ingredients1 pound ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning mix
1/2 cup packed grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 ounces)
3 7.5-ounce cans refrigerated biscuit dough (10 biscuits per can)
1 egg, beaten to blend
Oil for deep frying
Can be baked if preferred
PreparationSauté turkey in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat until cooked through and brown, breaking up meat with fork, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer turkey to small bowl. Add onion to drippings in skillet and sauté until light brown, about 7 minutes. Return turkey and any juices to skillet. Add tomato sauce and Cajun seasoning; simmer until mixture is almost dry, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in cheese. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
On lightly floured surface, roll out 1 biscuit dough piece to 4-inch-diameter round. Place 1 tablespoon filling on round. Brush half of dough edge with beaten egg. Fold dough over filling to create half circle and seal edges by pressing with tines of fork. Set empanada on baking sheet and cover with damp cloth. Repeat with remaining biscuits and filling.
Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into heavy large skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels. Serve warm or at room temperature.
If you prefer, bake on a cookie sheet until golden brown.
Here's a collection. You can read a little about each and see what you might like. The recipes are easy to make and most are inexpensive. All are family favorite appetizers.
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
8 large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tail on
4 slices bacon, cut in halves
Spicy Orange Sauce:
3 Tbsp. orange marmalade
1 hot chile pepper, seeded and chopped
2 green onions, chopped (both white & green parts)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp. EVOO
Slat & Pepper to taste
1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl, whisking well.
3. Wrap each shrimp in a slice of bacon and secure w/ toothpick.
4. Place shrimp on broiler pan, and broil 2-3 minutes on each side, turning once, until bacon is crisp and shrimp is opaque.
5. Arrange shrimp on a platter and serve immediately with sauce.
--Costco cookbook
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Beef & Blue Cheese Bites
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
6 slices pumpernickel or dark rye bread
6 slices Swiss cheese
6 slices deli roast beef
6 thin slices red onion
6 dill pickle spears
In a small bowl, beat butter and blue cheese until smooth; mix in bacon. Spread about 1/4 cup mixture on each slice of bread and top with a slice of Swiss cheese. Place on baking sheet and broil, 4 inches from heat source, until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Top each with roast beef, onion and pickle and serve open faced.
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Festive Shrimp Pinwheels
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
1/3 cup garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese (from 5.2- to 6.5-oz container)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Unroll dough and separate into 2 long rectangles; press each into 12x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal.
Spread cheese over each rectangle. Sprinkle each with shrimp and onions; press in lightly.
Starting with one short side, roll up each rectangle; press edge to seal. With serrated knife, cut each roll into 8 slices; place cut side down on cookie sheet.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
--Pillsbury website
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Surprise Cheese Bites
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 stick butter, softened
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
Pimento stuffed olives or pecan halves
Sift dry ingredients together. Cream softened butter and cheese; add dry ingredients, blending well.
Drain olives and blot dry with paper towels.
Take about 1 teaspoon of dough and flatten. Put an olive or pecan in the middle and wrap dough around it, rolling to make a ball.
Put tray of balls in freezer until firm, then pop into Ziploc bags. Bake (frozen) at 400° for 15 minutes.
Great to keep on hand for surprise company or as a do-ahead appetizer for a party.
depends on what everyone likes, but I got my ideas from www.allrecipes.com. They have a lot of yummy recipes and you can change the amount of servings to see how much of the ingredients you need.
