Party Appetizers

Really, who needs dinner with all those yummy Hors d’oeuvres??

 

spicy-pickled-shrimp-sl-xParty Shrimp

This recipe is a cross from a Southern Living Magazine recipe and my friend Julie’s Party Shrimp that’s a staple at her annual Christmas Party.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 pounds peeled & de-veined, large cooked shrimp (26/30 count)
  • 3 small white onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemons

DIRECTIONS

Layer shrimp, lemons and onions in a large bowl. Whisk together oil and next 7 ingredients; pour over shrimp and onions. Cover and chill 24 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley just before serving.

PARTY NUTS

This recipe came from an old Jr. League Cookbook….oldies, but goodies!

nuts

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Egg Whites
  • Almonds
  • Cashews
  • Walnuts
  • Pecans
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 T curry powder
  • 1 T cumin
  • dash of cardemon
  • dash of cayenne pepper
  • dash garlic salt

DIRECTIONS

  • In large bowl mix together sugar and spices.
  • Whip eggs until frothy with a beater
  • Simply mix together nuts with egg mixture and sugar mixture and spread of baking sheet
  • Bake at 250 for about 45 min.

Store in sealed container to maintain freshness and pull out at a moments notice!

Spinach Artichoke Dip

I always get asked to make this and I can prepare it ahead and keep in fridge until ready to bake so I like that!

spinach-dip

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 box (10 oz.) frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed to get rid of excess water)
  • 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 small can chopped green chilies (4.5 oz)
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 2 tsp. garlic

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • mix together Parmesan cheese, spinach, chilies, and artichoke hearts.
  • Combine remaining ingredients and mix with spinach mixture.
  • Bake for 20 – 30 min.

*Serve with baguette slices thin or crackers

Baked Brie

baked-brie

This is literally the first Hors d’oeuvre I ever made…back in my early 20’s  – it went well with the boxed wine!  I may have come along way from 22, but I still make this super easy and always delicious baked brie!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 round wheel of brie cheese, trimming rind
  • Jam (I used to always use raspberry, but I now try different ones: fig, lingonberry, marmalade, cranberry,  current, even honey)
  • 1 roll of Pillsbury Crescent Roll Dough

DIRECTIONS

  • Simply roll out dough onto parchment lined baking sheet and use your fingers to smooth seems and make 1 nice rectangle sheet of dough.
  • Place Brie in center and smother with jam.
  • Fold up corners around the cheese, using your fingers to pinch together the dough.
  • BAKE at 350 degrees for about 20 min. or until dough is golden brown and cheese is warm, and gooey.

Enjoy!