#appetizer

#appetizer

Two ingredients. Two steps. Just 15 to 20 minutes. That's all it takes to put together the pepperoni bites. Just layer a spoonful of cream cheese between two slices of pepperoni. Assemble as many of these tiny bites as you want and bake them for up to 20 minutes for a whole platter to serve at your next gathering. While pepperoni is often paired with ingredients that overlap with its richness, this combination veers in the opposite direction.

These Roll-Ups are held together with heavy cream and cream cheese mixed with crab and pistachios. It almost has a sweet flavor and is the perfect contrast with the savory ham. The filling adds tons of flavor and gives the roll-ups a little texture. A delicious bite-size appetizer that can be dressed up on a nice platter or served as a snack on a paper plate.

Spinach and artichoke dip never fails to disappoint. Though artichokes themselves tend to get overlooked, the creamy, cheesy dip seems to continuously be a fan-favorite on any appetizer table, with soft artichoke hearts combining with rich cheeses for a crave-worthy snack that nobody can turn down. It's not hard to make, either, coming together quickly for easy serving. The only problem, then, is that every so often an occasion comes around where a dip just doesn't make sense.

For an unexpectedly good hors d'oeuvre, char tangerines. Yes, tangerines. Letting the blackened citrus steep in an herby oil yields a sweet, silky and pleasantly bitter result. This recipe for charred tangerines on toast was the first recipe I got a lot of confused comments about. And I understand. It's a little strange. But I also will say it's really good.

We love this dip. Very easy to make and always a hit. Sometimes I add a can of green chilies, and you can make it as hot or mild as you wish. 1/2 pound ground beef 1 can refried beans (16 oz) 1 package taco seasoning mix 8 ounces sour cream 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

6 - 8-inch flour tortillas (can use wheat, spinach, or tomato tortillas) 1 - celery rib, chopped ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped Directions Beat cream cheese and dressing mix together, can use fork to mix. Add green onions and other veggies. Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on flour tortillas. Wrap tortillas in plastic wrap and chill tortillas for about 3 hours to set. Cut tortillas diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces.

If you need a last-minute appetizer or want to impress your friends, but don't have the time to spend hours making something, consider this easy-to-make, easy-to-eat cheesy treat. This Cheeseball recipe calls for a handful of common household ingredients like cream cheese, cheddar cheese, vegetables and Worcestershire sauce rolled together and chilled for a tasty dip served with crackers. For added flavor, it's made using Buddig Beef, which has been feeding traditions for more than 75 years with its time-tested appetizer.

This delicious olive mixture was inspired by David Tannis, a professional chef for over 30 years in such highly regarded restaurants as Chez Panisse in Berkeley and Cafe Escalera in Santa Fe. He has written several critically acclaimed cookbooks. I love the spicy heat in his Spiced Olives with Lemon and Garlic. Most often I use the full 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne, but if desired, reduce spiciness by using less.

Oh, wow! We could not stop eating these fried cheese balls. Crispy outside, when you bite in the gooey cheese oozes out. We loved the combination of cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and pepper jack cheese even before we fried the cheese balls. They're savory, spicy, creamy, and very cheesy. Dipping in a creamy horseradish adds a nice tangy flavor to the savory cheese balls, but these little guys are delicious no matter how you serve them.

Teleme, Squash & Onion Galette is a delightful appetizer that utilizes excess squash and can be complemented with alternative cheeses like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.

These Shrimp Cakes are a flavor-packed appetizer made with shrimp, all while being easier and more budget-friendly than crab cakes.

These Chipotle Deviled Eggs offer a bold, smoky twist on the classic, with chipotle yogurt filling and crispy bacon, making them irresistible.