In Tuscany, they puree garlicky fresh fava beans and it is slathered over crispy rounds of crostini and served as an appetizer, Fordhook lima beans have...
A lovely little spread that's easy to prepare, inspired by an Italian restaurant I frequent. This is my own creation; it goes best with fresh, soft Italian...
I found this recipe posted on chefkoch.de, a German cooking website, and have changed it to my liking. I made it for a New Year's Eve party and it was...
This is a delicious recipe we found in a "Taste of Home" magazine. We recommend you use smaller shrimp, or slice the bigger ones in half to make them more...
We had this at Amalia & Jorge's housewarming and she wanted to make something special for me and of course the other guests - but she made this all by...
This spread or dip is a bit different than others I've tried. The flavor reminds me of herbed olive oil that you dip bread into. Fresh herbs are a must,...
A cook at the school where I teach first made this and brought it in at Christmas time many years ago. The cook is long gone, but her crab mold is still...
This is a easy recipe and it makes a great gift. Feta cheese is marinated in olive oil with several herbs (I use fresh out of my herb garden when I can)....
Say happy holidays with this festive Cranberry Orange Jam! Make a batch of holiday homemade jam to give as Christmas gifts, or save this small-batch jam...
An unexpected zing in this appetizer. Easy to prepare and beautiful to serve. Taken from the "From Storebought to Homemade" cookbook. Note: cooking time...
An unusual, creamy shrimp appetizer, with a little crunch, that isn't like any gelatine you've ever eaten! One pound of shimp serves 20-30 people, so this...
I was looking for a recipe on 'Zaar for this to make at an upcoming holiday party, and was SHOCKED to find that there wasn't one. Super yummy and rather...
Until about 2 years ago, I would never try anything new. I was a ham-and-cheese kind of girl. Then one day at Epcot, my sister persuaded me to try the...
This cheese (also labaneh) originates in the Middle Eastern countries and is usually made with goats milk. This give quite a sour cheese so cows milk yoghurt...
This recipe is from Chandler's Crabhouse in Seattle. The restaurant periodically supplies patrons with its recipes on cards at their hostess station. This...
You can use leftover grilled Chicken or pork instead of steak.You can also cube the meat and serve tossed into a pasta for a pasta salad. Or small cubed...
This recipe, which originates from the Balkans, is posted by request. It is called by this name because the eggplant seeds bear a resemblance to caviar!...
I have been looking for dips or spreads to serve at residents' little meetings or their get-to-gethers, when they play dominoes, bingo, or sit around and...
Our favorite, from Southern Living Homestyle cooking 2002. This makes a lot, I often half the recipe. It freezes well for up to a month. I usually double...
This savory variation belongs in every serious cook's repertoire. Serve these to a crowd you want to impress! Caution..This makes alot, the two small balls...
This is very easy and everyone loves it. It is equally good with any red caviar or with finely chopped smoked salmon. I like to serve this with Snack Westphalian...
I love peanut butter so I wondered how it would taste in a chocolate chip cheese ball. Made it and took it to work and everyone loved it so I though I...
This quick and easy 4 ingredient dip was made with hands on ingredients. So check out those pantries! I'm sure you'll be able to whip this up for unexepected...
This recipe is similar to the restaurant with Apple in name. Herbed cream cheese with bruschetta topping. For best flavor make the cheese spread and bruschetta...
This is a quick and easy snack or party dip. I believe it originally came from the Pace Website. Very versatile as far as adding green onions, black beans...
Easy to put together on the spur of the moment with ingredients I normally have at home. There's several Mexican dip recipes here, but I didn't see this...
This is an easy spread to make for unexpected company from items you have on hand. You could also use any other seafood that you would serve with cocktail...
This is my own creation inspired by, if not entirely true to, the cuisines of the Southern Mediterranean which I love. Use it as a dip, spread it on any...
Use as a dipping sauce for tapas Banderillos, or as a dip for veggies, over boiled potatoes or serve with meat. Very versatile! Easy to make with a hand...
I made this to take to church and everyone loved it. I served it with carrots/celery and wheat crackers. Very simple to make. I found this recipe in Simple...
This is simple to make and crazy delicious. The tarragon adds such a nice, sweet flavor. Serve with fancy crackers for a party or get-together, or just...
While searching for more flavorful, easy low-carb recipes, I came across this simple variation on traditional egg salad. It's also great with a few sliced...