Mike's Mushroom Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 loaf italian bread
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• slice bread in half horizontally. using your fingers pull out most of the soft bread to form a hollow shell. save pulled-out bread for another use.
• mix together butter, mushrooms, cheese, green onions, and garlic. spread the mixture on both cut sides of bread. place the bread, cut sides up, on baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until the cheese has melted, about 10 to 15 minutes. cut in wedges to serve.

Garlicky Appetizer Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Ready Time: 21 mins


• preheat grill for high heat.
• in a large bowl, mix together softened butter, olive oil, garlic, shallots, chives, salt, pepper, and paprika; add the shrimp, and toss to coat.
• lightly oil grill grate. cook the shrimp as close to the flame as possible for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque.

Wrapped Buffalo Chicken Bites

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 1/4 cup ranch dressing
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 (5 ounce) cans chicken chunks, drained
• 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix cream cheese, hot sauce, ranch dressing, onion, garlic powder, and onion powder together in a bowl; fold in chicken.
• roll crescent roll dough onto a work surface, pressing dough into a thin layer without tearing. cut 3-inch pieces out of dough using a biscuit cutter. spoon about 1 tablespoon cream cheese mixture into the center of each dough piece. pull dough over filling and press into other edge of dough; crimp edges together using a fork.
• arrange pockets on a baking sheet. brush each pocket with butter and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Deep Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon vinegar-based hot pepper sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (32 ounce) jar dill pickle slices
• 1 cup vegetable oil for deep frying
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine 2 eggs, 1/4 cup of the flour, buttermilk, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, seasoning salt and garlic powder.
• in a separate mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, 2 cups flour, salt and 3/4 teaspoon black pepper.
• preheat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 365 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• dip drained pickles into milk mixture and then dredge them in the flour mixture. deep fry until golden brown. drain on paper towels. salt and pepper to taste

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Prawn Saganaki

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup wine
• 1 (13.5 ounce) jar tomato and olive pasta sauce (such as papayiannides® tomato & olive & ouzo sauce)
• 1 1/2 pounds prawns, peeled and deveined, tail on
• 1/2 cup crumbled greek feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until soft, about 5 minutes. stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. stir tomato paste into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute.
• pour wine into tomato mixture; simmer until liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. stir tomato sauce into wine mixture and simmer until mixture is thick, about 10 minutes.
• spread tomato mixture into the base of a 6-cup baking dish; top with prawns and sprinkle evenly with feta cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until prawns are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 10 minutes; top with parsley.

Santa Fe Veggie Quesadillas

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 inch) flour tortilla
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar/monterey jack cheese blend
• 1/2 cup whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup black beans, drained
• 1 chopped green onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• prepare a lightly oiled large skillet over medium heat. place the tortilla in the skillet and flip it once to ensure an even coating of oil on both sides.
• allow the tortilla to heat on one side for 1 minute. beginning at the center of the tortilla, evenly spread the cheese blend until the tortilla's entire surface is covered. top the cheese with corn, red bell pepper, black beans and green onion. when the cheese is completely melted, carefully slide the tortilla from the pan onto a cutting board. slice into 8 wedges and serve warm.

Duck Bites

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 skinned, boned duck breast halves
• 16 whole water chestnuts, drained
• 8 slices bacon, cut in half

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• whisk the sherry, soy sauce, peanut oil, and ginger together in a mixing bowl until evenly blended. cut the duck breast into 16 pieces and place into the marinade along with the water chestnuts; toss to coat. set aside to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
• preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• drain the marinade from the duck meat and discard. place a duck piece onto a water chestnut, and wrap with half a bacon slice. secure with a toothpick, and place onto a broiler pan. repeat with remaining ingredients.
• broil until the bacon is just crisp, about 10 minutes, turning once.

Curried Fowl Balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 cup mild curry powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 10 tortilla chips with a 'hint of lime', crushed, or as needed
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 2 teaspoons butter, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• mix rice, onion, curry powder, water, tortilla chips, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, and tarragon together in a bowl; add turkey and mix until thoroughly combined. form mixture into 1-inch balls.
• preheat oven to 140 degrees f (60 degrees c).
• heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add butter. put about 12 balls in the melted butter and press each ball into a 1/2-inch thick patty using the back of a spatula. cook until no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. transfer cooked patties to an oven-safe plate and keep warm in oven. repeat with remaining balls, adding more butter as needed.

Sweet And Sour Meatballs I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle chili sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 cup grape jelly

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 10 mins


• in a large bowl, combine beef, egg, onion and salt. mix together, then shape into little balls.
• in a slow cooker combine chili sauce, lemon juice and grape jelly. stir in meatballs and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Polish Mistakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound sausage
• 1 teaspoon minced onion
• 1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 (1 pound) loaf cocktail rye bread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat the broiler.
• place ground beef, sausage and onion in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until meat is evenly brown and onions are soft. drain liquid.
• mix in the processed cheese food, oregano and worcestershire sauce. stir continuously until the cheese is melted.
• if the bread is not sliced, cut it into thin slices. spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each slice. place the slices in a single layer on a baking pan.
• broil the slices 10 minutes, or until the cheese is slightly browned and the bread is toasted.

Pita Pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 pita breads
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1 ounce diced pimento peppers, drained
• 2 small tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 1 pinch dried basil
• 1 pinch dried oregano
• 1 pinch crushed coriander seed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 13 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• warm pitas in the preheated oven or in a microwave for 1 minute, or until soft. spread lightly with tomato sauce, pressing to flatten while spreading. sprinkle with black olives, pimento peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, blue cheese, basil, oregano and coriander.
• spread the pitas on a large baking sheet and place in the preheated oven 8 minutes, or until the pita bread has reached desired crispness. serve whole, or cut into slices.

Polish Mistakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound sausage
• 1 teaspoon minced onion
• 1 pound processed cheese food, cubed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 1/2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 (1 pound) loaf cocktail rye bread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat the broiler.
• place ground beef, sausage and onion in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until meat is evenly brown and onions are soft. drain liquid.
• mix in the processed cheese food, oregano and worcestershire sauce. stir continuously until the cheese is melted.
• if the bread is not sliced, cut it into thin slices. spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto each slice. place the slices in a single layer on a baking pan.
• broil the slices 10 minutes, or until the cheese is slightly browned and the bread is toasted.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Real Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 2.5
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a blender, chop the garlic. pour garbanzo beans into blender, reserving about a tablespoon for garnish. place lemon juice, tahini, chopped garlic and salt in blender. blend until creamy and well mixed.
• transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl. sprinkle with pepper and pour olive oil over the top. garnish with reserved garbanzo beans.

Spinach And Feta Pita Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) tub sun-dried tomato pesto
• 6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread tomato pesto onto one side of each pita bread and place them pesto-side up on a baking sheet. top pitas with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and parmesan cheese; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until pita breads are crisp, about 12 minutes. cut pitas into quarters.

Ground Chicken With Walnuts

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 medium whole potato, peeled
• 1 small whole onion, peeled
• 1 small whole carrot, peeled
• 4 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 (1 inch thick) slices stale french bread, crusts removed
• 14 ounces walnuts, ground
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a large saucepan over medium heat, place chicken, potato, onion and carrot. pour in water, and bring to a boil. skim any foam from the surface, and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. reduce heat, and simmer for 1hour, or until chicken and vegetables are tender. strain and reserve broth. discard vegetables. allow chicken to cool, then remove skin and bones, and shred meat into very small pieces.
• soften the bread in some of the chicken broth, then squeeze out. in a large bowl, combine bread, ground walnuts, garlic, red pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. using your hands, mix well like you're mixing meatballs. place mixture in cheesecloth, and squeeze oil that the ground walnuts produce into a small bowl; set aside. place walnut mixture into large bowl. slowly blend in 1 cup of reserved chicken broth until consistency is like thick soup.
• place shredded chicken in a porcelain or glass serving dish. stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of walnut mixture. cover chicken with remaining walnut mixture so the chicken is not visible. smooth surface with the back of a spoon. pour reserved walnut oil over the top.

Real Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 2.5
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a blender, chop the garlic. pour garbanzo beans into blender, reserving about a tablespoon for garnish. place lemon juice, tahini, chopped garlic and salt in blender. blend until creamy and well mixed.
• transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl. sprinkle with pepper and pour olive oil over the top. garnish with reserved garbanzo beans.

Jet Swirl Pizza Appetizers

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
• 1/4 pound genoa salami, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, sliced
• 1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a large baking sheet.
• roll pizza crust dough into an approximately 10x14 inch rectangle on the baking sheet. layer with genoa salami, pepperoni and provolone cheese. sprinkle with mozzarella cheese to within 1/2 inch from edges of the dough. roll jelly roll style. seal the edge with a fork.
• bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until golden brown. slice into 1 inch pieces to serve.

Spicy Buffalo Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 0
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix greek yogurt, hot sauce, sugar, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt together in a bowl.

My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided
• 60 grape leaves, drained and rinsed
• hot water as needed
• 1 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute the rice, onion, dill, and mint for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. pour in 1 quart of broth, reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is almost cooked. stir in 1/2 of lemon juice and remove from heat.
• take one leaf, shiny side down, and place 1 teaspoon of the rice mixture at the bottom (stem) end of the leaf. fold both sides of the leaf towards the center, roll up from the broad bottom to the top, and place into a 4-quart pot. repeat with all leaves, leaving no gaps as leaves are placed in pot (to prevent from opening while cooking). sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and with olive oil.
• pour chicken broth over all to cover grape leaves. cover pot and simmer for about 1 hour (do not boil, because this will make the stuffing burst out of the leaves). remove from heat, remove cover and let cool for 1/2 hour. transfer to serving dish and serve.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Spicy Buffalo Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 0
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• mix greek yogurt, hot sauce, sugar, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt together in a bowl.

My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided
• 60 grape leaves, drained and rinsed
• hot water as needed
• 1 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute the rice, onion, dill, and mint for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. pour in 1 quart of broth, reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is almost cooked. stir in 1/2 of lemon juice and remove from heat.
• take one leaf, shiny side down, and place 1 teaspoon of the rice mixture at the bottom (stem) end of the leaf. fold both sides of the leaf towards the center, roll up from the broad bottom to the top, and place into a 4-quart pot. repeat with all leaves, leaving no gaps as leaves are placed in pot (to prevent from opening while cooking). sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and with olive oil.
• pour chicken broth over all to cover grape leaves. cover pot and simmer for about 1 hour (do not boil, because this will make the stuffing burst out of the leaves). remove from heat, remove cover and let cool for 1/2 hour. transfer to serving dish and serve.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Jet Swirl Pizza Appetizers

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
• 1/4 pound genoa salami, thinly sliced
• 1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, sliced
• 1/4 pound provolone cheese, sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a large baking sheet.
• roll pizza crust dough into an approximately 10x14 inch rectangle on the baking sheet. layer with genoa salami, pepperoni and provolone cheese. sprinkle with mozzarella cheese to within 1/2 inch from edges of the dough. roll jelly roll style. seal the edge with a fork.
• bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until golden brown. slice into 1 inch pieces to serve.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Grilled Feta Tomatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 small tomatoes
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (4 ounce) package garlic and herb feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• slice off the top of each tomato. use a spoon to hollow out the inside. sprinkle the cavities with pepper. rub the olive oil onto the outside of the tomatoes, coating well. fill each tomato evenly with the feta cheese.
• place tomatoes on preheated grill. cook until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, and cheese is hot, about 15 minutes.

Ranch Ham Roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 avocado - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 11 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 22 slices thinly sliced ham

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• beat cream cheese, avocado, and salad dressing mix in a small bowl; stir in onions and bell peppers. spread 3 tablespoons cream cheese mixture over each tortilla; top each tortilla with two slices ham.
• roll tortillas up tightly and wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. unwrap and cut into 3/4-inch slices.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Grilled Feta Tomatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 small tomatoes
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (4 ounce) package garlic and herb feta cheese, crumbled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• slice off the top of each tomato. use a spoon to hollow out the inside. sprinkle the cavities with pepper. rub the olive oil onto the outside of the tomatoes, coating well. fill each tomato evenly with the feta cheese.
• place tomatoes on preheated grill. cook until tomatoes are soft and wrinkled, and cheese is hot, about 15 minutes.

Sweet And Savory Bacon Wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 (1 pound) loaf sliced bread
• 1 pound maple-flavored bacon, strips cut in half crosswise
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a baking sheet with foil, and place a baking rack on the foil-lined sheet.
• in a bowl, mix together the condensed milk and mustard until thoroughly combined. cut the crusts off the bread and discard crusts or save for another use. roll a slice of bread out flat with a rolling pin. place 2 pieces of bacon down onto a work surface, side by side, and lay the bread slice on top of the bacon. spread about 1 tablespoon of the milk-mustard mixture over the bread. sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese in a line down the center of the bread.
• roll the bacon and bread into a firm roll, working from the short ends of the bacon so they wrap horizontally around the roll. secure the roll with a toothpick. repeat for remaining ingredients. place the bacon rolls onto the baking rack over the pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crisp and brown, about 20 minutes, turning the rolls over once or twice during baking to crisp the bacon uniformly.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Onion Rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 cup dry pancake mix
• 1 large spanish onion, sliced into rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
• prepare pancake mix according to package directions.
• one at a time, dip spanish onion rings into the prepared pancake batter, then into the hot oil. fry until crispy and browned, about 3 minutes. drain on paper towels.

Real Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 2.5
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a blender, chop the garlic. pour garbanzo beans into blender, reserving about a tablespoon for garnish. place lemon juice, tahini, chopped garlic and salt in blender. blend until creamy and well mixed.
• transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl. sprinkle with pepper and pour olive oil over the top. garnish with reserved garbanzo beans.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Real Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 2.5
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a blender, chop the garlic. pour garbanzo beans into blender, reserving about a tablespoon for garnish. place lemon juice, tahini, chopped garlic and salt in blender. blend until creamy and well mixed.
• transfer the mixture to a medium serving bowl. sprinkle with pepper and pour olive oil over the top. garnish with reserved garbanzo beans.

Spinach And Feta Pita Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) tub sun-dried tomato pesto
• 6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread tomato pesto onto one side of each pita bread and place them pesto-side up on a baking sheet. top pitas with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and parmesan cheese; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until pita breads are crisp, about 12 minutes. cut pitas into quarters.

Spinach And Feta Pita Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) tub sun-dried tomato pesto
• 6 (6 inch) whole wheat pita breads
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch spinach, rinsed and chopped
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread tomato pesto onto one side of each pita bread and place them pesto-side up on a baking sheet. top pitas with tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, feta cheese, and parmesan cheese; drizzle with olive oil and season with pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until pita breads are crisp, about 12 minutes. cut pitas into quarters.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 pound prosciutto, sliced
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened
• 12 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• spread prosciutto slices with neufchatel cheese. wrap slices around 2 or 3 asparagus spears. arrange wrapped spears in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
• bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until asparagus is tender.

Onion Rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 cup dry pancake mix
• 1 large spanish onion, sliced into rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
• prepare pancake mix according to package directions.
• one at a time, dip spanish onion rings into the prepared pancake batter, then into the hot oil. fry until crispy and browned, about 3 minutes. drain on paper towels.

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 pound prosciutto, sliced
• 1/2 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, softened
• 12 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• spread prosciutto slices with neufchatel cheese. wrap slices around 2 or 3 asparagus spears. arrange wrapped spears in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
• bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until asparagus is tender.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Sweet And Savory Bacon Wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 (1 pound) loaf sliced bread
• 1 pound maple-flavored bacon, strips cut in half crosswise
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a baking sheet with foil, and place a baking rack on the foil-lined sheet.
• in a bowl, mix together the condensed milk and mustard until thoroughly combined. cut the crusts off the bread and discard crusts or save for another use. roll a slice of bread out flat with a rolling pin. place 2 pieces of bacon down onto a work surface, side by side, and lay the bread slice on top of the bacon. spread about 1 tablespoon of the milk-mustard mixture over the bread. sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of cheddar cheese in a line down the center of the bread.
• roll the bacon and bread into a firm roll, working from the short ends of the bacon so they wrap horizontally around the roll. secure the roll with a toothpick. repeat for remaining ingredients. place the bacon rolls onto the baking rack over the pan.
• bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is crisp and brown, about 20 minutes, turning the rolls over once or twice during baking to crisp the bacon uniformly.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Annie's Fruit Salsa And Cinnamon Chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 golden delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor
• 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, golden delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. spray again with cooking spray.
• bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. serve with chilled fruit mixture.

Zucchini Roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into slightly less than 1/4-inch slices
• 4 slices smoked fontina cheese, halved
• 8 slices thick cut bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place zucchini directly on oven rack near the bottom. cook until slightly softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
• place bacon slices on paper towels. heat in microwave on high until cooked but not crisp, about 3 minutes.
• place a layer of bacon on each zucchini slice; top with a slice of fontina cheese.
• tightly roll each layered zucchini strip and secure with a toothpick or skewer. place on baking sheet.
• bake zucchini rolls in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Hot Crab Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 6 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 7 1/2 ounces canned crabmeat, drained
• 4 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. stir in the crabmeat, minced onion, lemon juice and tabasco sauce. spoon mixture into a small oven-proof dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly. serve with crackers, potato chips or tortilla chips. you can also use fresh crabmeat in place of the canned crabmeat.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Zucchini Roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into slightly less than 1/4-inch slices
• 4 slices smoked fontina cheese, halved
• 8 slices thick cut bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place zucchini directly on oven rack near the bottom. cook until slightly softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
• place bacon slices on paper towels. heat in microwave on high until cooked but not crisp, about 3 minutes.
• place a layer of bacon on each zucchini slice; top with a slice of fontina cheese.
• tightly roll each layered zucchini strip and secure with a toothpick or skewer. place on baking sheet.
• bake zucchini rolls in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• oil for frying
• 1 (6 ounce) package chicken-flavored stuffing mix
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot ®)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as frank's redhot ®), or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• pour stuffing mix into a plastic resealable bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. mash crushed stuffing mix, chicken, 1/3 cup hot sauce, and eggs together in a large bowl using a potato masher until just combined. form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
• fry meatballs in the hot oil until browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). drizzle meatballs with about 1 teaspoon hot sauce.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• oil for frying
• 1 (6 ounce) package chicken-flavored stuffing mix
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/3 cup hot sauce (such as frank's redhot ®)
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as frank's redhot ®), or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• pour stuffing mix into a plastic resealable bag and crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. mash crushed stuffing mix, chicken, 1/3 cup hot sauce, and eggs together in a large bowl using a potato masher until just combined. form mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
• fry meatballs in the hot oil until browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c). drizzle meatballs with about 1 teaspoon hot sauce.

Hot Crab Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 6 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 7 1/2 ounces canned crabmeat, drained
• 4 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. stir in the crabmeat, minced onion, lemon juice and tabasco sauce. spoon mixture into a small oven-proof dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly. serve with crackers, potato chips or tortilla chips. you can also use fresh crabmeat in place of the canned crabmeat.

Onion Rings

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 cup dry pancake mix
• 1 large spanish onion, sliced into rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat.
• prepare pancake mix according to package directions.
• one at a time, dip spanish onion rings into the prepared pancake batter, then into the hot oil. fry until crispy and browned, about 3 minutes. drain on paper towels.

Mouth-watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 whole fresh mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. clean mushrooms with a damp paper towel. carefully break off stems. chop stems extremely fine, discarding tough end of stems.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add garlic and chopped mushroom stems to the skillet. fry until any moisture has disappeared, taking care not to burn garlic. set aside to cool.
• when garlic and mushroom mixture is no longer hot, stir in cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, onion powder and cayenne pepper. mixture should be very thick. using a little spoon, fill each mushroom cap with a generous amount of stuffing. arrange the mushroom caps on prepared cookie sheet.
• bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the mushrooms are piping hot and liquid starts to form under caps.

Zucchini Roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into slightly less than 1/4-inch slices
• 4 slices smoked fontina cheese, halved
• 8 slices thick cut bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place zucchini directly on oven rack near the bottom. cook until slightly softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
• place bacon slices on paper towels. heat in microwave on high until cooked but not crisp, about 3 minutes.
• place a layer of bacon on each zucchini slice; top with a slice of fontina cheese.
• tightly roll each layered zucchini strip and secure with a toothpick or skewer. place on baking sheet.
• bake zucchini rolls in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Chicken Chutney Sandwiches With Curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 roasted chicken, bones and skin removed, meat shredded
• 3/4 cup cranberry and apple chutney
• 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 6 croissants, split

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• stir together the chicken, chutney, cream cheese, and curry powder. spread onto the split croissants and serve.

My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided
• 60 grape leaves, drained and rinsed
• hot water as needed
• 1 cup olive oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute the rice, onion, dill, and mint for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. pour in 1 quart of broth, reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is almost cooked. stir in 1/2 of lemon juice and remove from heat.
• take one leaf, shiny side down, and place 1 teaspoon of the rice mixture at the bottom (stem) end of the leaf. fold both sides of the leaf towards the center, roll up from the broad bottom to the top, and place into a 4-quart pot. repeat with all leaves, leaving no gaps as leaves are placed in pot (to prevent from opening while cooking). sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and with olive oil.
• pour chicken broth over all to cover grape leaves. cover pot and simmer for about 1 hour (do not boil, because this will make the stuffing burst out of the leaves). remove from heat, remove cover and let cool for 1/2 hour. transfer to serving dish and serve.

Antojitos Minis

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 4 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
• 3 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/8 cup chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup black beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons hot salsa
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). lightly grease two 12 cup muffin pans.
• cut each tortilla into 6 smaller round pieces. insert the pieces into the muffin tin cups. arrange the cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, tomato, red bell pepper, green onions, black beans, hot salsa and chili powder in the cups as desired.
• bake in the preheated oven 5 minutes, or until the cheeses are lightly browned and bubbly.