Shrimp Bruschetta

Wondering what to dress up that plain spaghetti dinner up with?
Here’s a suggestion to add some bang to the meal.
Shrimp Bruschetta
Ingredients:
1 pound cooked small shrimp
2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 plum tomato, finely chopped
2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
2 tsp olive oil
1 egg white
1 loaf French bread
2 tbsp mayonnaise
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix [...]

Chili Dip Recipe

Here is a meaty Chili Dip without the beans.
Chili Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
1  cup chopped onion
1  1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1  16oz can chili without beans
1 pound grated Velveeta
Salt to taste
Directions:
Brown ground beef in a large skillet; add onion and cook until onion is tender, but not browned. Pour [...]

Scallop Puffs

An appiteazer to be a sure pleaser.
Scallop Puffs
Ingredients:
12 slices Italian style bread
1 pound bay scallops
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup freshly grated Swiss Cheese
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp lemon juice
3 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 large egg whites beaten
Directions:
Toast the bread lightly. Remove the bread crusts and cut each slice into quarters; set [...]

Mild, Medium or Hot Potatoes

French Fries to please every member of the family.
Mild, Medium or Hot Potatoes
Ingredients:
6 large Idaho Potatoes, scrubbed, about 9 oz each
Cooking spray
Directions:
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. Place each half, cut side down and cut 1/4 inch lengthwise slices. Place potato slices in a large mixing bowl and toss with desired [...]

Shrimp Dip Recipe

With Labor Day here, a nice dip recipe is in order.
Shrimp Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups sour cream
1 pkg, 3 oz of cream cheese, softened
1 envelope dry onion soup mix (Knorr is the best)
1 can (5 oz) shrimp, drained and chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped green pepper
1 tbsp chopped pimiento
Dash of sage
Directions:
Blend sour cream into cream cheese. Mix [...]

Spicy Roasted Red Peppers

Here’s an appeteazer to please those with a bite to the tongue.
Spicy Roasted Red Peppers
Ingredients:
4 cups roasted red peppers
3 cups bacon, cooked and finely chopped
Chili paste to taste
Olive oil 2  11 oz logs of Goat cheese, softened
1 quart sour cream
Salt & Pepper to taste
Directions:
Puree peppers in olive oil; add bacon, chili paste, salt & Pepper.
Blend [...]

Buffalo Style Shrimp

Getting back to business, here is an appiteazer that will please those hot sauce lovers in your gang.
Buffalo Style Shrimp
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 tbsp Creole seasoning
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 pound large shrimp
4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Sauce:
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 tbsp butter
1 bottle hot pepper [...]

Lox and Cream Cheese Spread

Ah, nothing like Smoked Nova Salmon to make a great appeteazer for your guests.
Lox and Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients:
1  8oz package cream cheese
1 tbsp minced onion
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp minced parsley
1 tbsp whipping cream
1  3oz package smoked nova salmon
Parsley sprigs
Rye Crackers
Directions:
Cream the first 6 ingredients together. Add more whipping cream if necessary for [...]

Taco Chicken Wings

Try these oven fried, taco seasoned wings served with crushed corn chips.
Taco Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
1/2 cup flour
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
3 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, cut at the joints
6 tbsp butter
1 cup crushed corn chips
Directions:
Combine flour with taco seasoning mix in a plastic bag.
Add chicken wings, a handful at a time and shake to coat [...]

Hot Italian Beef Sandwich’s

A very tasty sandwich to serve to your guests during sporting events or family get together.
Hot Italian Beef Sandwich’s
1 small lean boneless beef roast, top round 1 to 1 1/2 pounds
1 large White sweet onion cut into thin slices
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 cup water
1 jar sweet pepper rings (14 oz)
6 sub rolls
Directions: 
Place the [...]