Posts Tagged ‘appetizer’

10 Awesome Bacon Appetizers
B is for beautiful. A is for amazing. C is for cholesterol-raising. O is for omnivore. N is for naughty diet-breaker. What does that spell? BACON! Let’s face it: Bacon is so popular, it should be its own food group. It’s delightfully greasy, immeasurably fatty and all-around delectable. And it’s not just for breakfast, people!  In addition to serving as a delicious sidekick for scrambled eggs, bacon is now setting trends as... Read More
Quick Fix: Pizza Cupcakes!
Now that the holidays are over, the last thing anyone wants to think about is cooking. I love the holidays, but the two most dreaded words that my family utters after the Thanksgiving cooking marathon are, "I'm hungry." So, I'm always on the look out for a quick food fix for starving bellies. Pillsbury pizza crust saves the day every time, and these Pizza Cupcakes are a "total win" snack that you can throw together in four easy steps! Step... Read More
Livin’ La Vida Loca! Tapas-Style Sauteed Mushroom Appetizers
Remember when we were vacationing together in Spain last month? And we were at that crazy cool tapas restaurant? And everyone was knee-deep in sangria and spoon-feeding each other everything from succulent bites of olives and mushrooms to questionable chunks of fried and stuffed something or others? Remember how much fun we had?! REMEMBER? Oh, that was just in my head? Oh. Embarrassing. Well, I have an idea. Let's make some tapas... Read More
Flatbread to “Glam”bread: Artichokes are a Girl’s Best Friend
Marilyn Monroe was a film star, model and internationally-renowned glamour queen. The world was, and still is, in love with her fun, flirtatious and mesmerizing charm. If you're a Marilyn Monroe fan, then there's no doubt you're anxiously awaiting the new bio-pic, My Week with Marilyn, starring the lovely Michelle Williams. But did you also know that she was Castroville, California’s 1947 Miss California Artichoke Queen? That’s right.... Read More
Trick-a-Treat: Deviled Spiderweb Eggs
If you really want to spook-ify your Halloween party table, Spiderweb Deviled Eggs will do the trick for your treats. When Tbsperin showed me the Spiderweb Deviled Eggs from the Pillsbury Halloween Best Recipes magazine, my spider senses told me I just had to try them out. The chipotle mayo flavored filling sounded delicious, and they looked awesome in a “kinda-creepy-but-will-eat-a-dozen-by-myself” kind of way. Now while it’s stand... Read More
Heirloom Twist: Sriracha Shrimp Cocktail
We challenged Tablespoon bloggers to choose a classic recipe from the "Heirloom Recipes and New Twist" section of the brand new Betty Crocker Cookbook and throw down their own spin to share with you. Today's twist: Voodoolily's Sriracha Shrimp Cocktail Recipe, a version of Betty's classic Shrimp Cocktail. When I was a kid, shrimp cocktail was something fancy for special occasions. The kids didn't even get to have any…it was just for the... Read More

Cheeseburger Bites

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Cheeseburger Bites
Looking at my roster of recent posts, one might get the idea that I’m a little Burger Centric. First there were Turkey Taco Sliders, then “Juicy Lucy” Burger Cupcakes, and now . . . Mini Cheeseburger Bites!  I admit it.  I’m mad for burgers.  A mild obsession is no reason to hide under the table.  Particularly when we are talking cheeseburgers, people!  Cheeseburgers!! Mini Cheeseburger Bites have everything you love about a... Read More
I Dip. U Dip. Taco Dip!
I am mad for a Layered Taco Dip. Always have been.  Always will be.  Everyone is, in one iteration or another.  The dip’s versatility is the reason that I didn’t preface it with “7 layer” or “5 layer”.  At my house, taco dip components vary wildly based on what’s in the cupboard, and what people like (or can’t eat).  Aunt Betty allergic to avocados?  No problem, leave off the guacamole.  Out of salsa?  Chopped tomatoes it... Read More
Baguette Party Apps
Think of the baguette as a blank slate. If it can be on a cracker, it can be on a baguette! I love making party snacks and appetizers with baguettes because they’re long and fairly narrow, so it’s easy to make rounds, or I can slice one horizontally and have larger slices. Either way, you can easily use them to feed a few guests or a crowd. It’s tricky to make baguettes at home because traditionally they’re made using a special steam pro... Read More
Flatbread Party Snacks
Flatbread is a perfect party food since it can be used for so many things – from appetizers to side dishes. But why buy flatbread when you can easily make it at home? You need only two ingredients to make a tasty, easy flatbread that will thrill your guests. And making it? Simple. Unroll the dough (I like to use Pillsbury® Crescents dough), season and bake. In less than 20 minutes, your flatbread is ready to go. Here are some fabulous par... Read More