I'm having a bunch of my high school friends over on Saturday night while everyone is in town. I'm sick of the usual appetizers.....any suggestions?? I'm doing apps and drinks. Thanks ladies!! :)
thefloreswedding
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do you want to make them? or just bake them? LOL
cosco has a lot you can just put in the oven to bake!! LOL if you want to save time...
sorry!! good luck though!! i wish i knew more ideas to share with you..
Im making all of the above for nye ... theyre so easy and people are always impressed hahaha
Bride in 2012
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Tomato Basil Mozzarella Skewers
Ingredients bocconcini 1/2 lb basil (bunch) 1 leaves only grape tomato 24 olive oil 1/2 cup lemon 1/2 juiced salt 1/4 tsp to taste black pepper 1/4 tsp to taste skewers 24
Skewer 1 bocconcini, a basil leaf, and a grape tomato. Repeat.
Make sure the sharp edge of the skewer is not sticking out of the tomato.
In a small bowl combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Place the skewers in a baking dish and drizzle the olive oil mixture over all the skewers.
Cover with plastic wrap and allow them to sit for 1 to 2 hours before serving.
FutureMrsGTL
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mmmmm that looks yummy!!!!!!!!!
Bride in 2012
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Hall Roll-Ups
1 lb. sliced ham (not too thin though b/c you don't want it to fall apart) 8 oz. cream cheese, softened (i use philadelphia) 1 pkg. scallion (only use the white part of the scallion) - cut up into pieces.
Spread soften cream cheese on ham slices, lay one scallion piece at end. Roll up like a jelly roll and slice about 1 inch thick.
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Taco Cups
Ingredients 1 bag Tostitos® Scoops!® 1 can refried beans 1/2 lb cooked taco seasoned meat 1 cup shredded cheddar 1 cup salsa 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup sliced black olives
Directions
Set chips on a large platter and layer with beans, meat, cheddar, salsa, sour cream and black olives
FutureMrsGTL
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OMG Bride 2012 you are so cute with these app ideas!!!!!!!!! I love it!
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Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese - softened 10 ounces chopped spinach - thawed and squeezed of excess water 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts - drained well 1/2 cup green onion, tops only - divided 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese - divided 1 cup mozzarella - divided 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic - minced
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F and set aside 1/4 cup green onion, 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Blend together remaining ingredients and pour into an 8x8 greased baking dish. Top with the onions and cheese that have been set aside and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and cheese is melted. Serve hot with crackers.
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Posted by FutureMrsGTL
OMG Bride 2012 you are so cute with these app ideas!!!!!!!!! I love it!
Thanks! I love food and cooking!
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Stuffed Mushrooms
1/2 cup Italian-style dried bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 28 large (2 1/2-inch-diameter) white mushrooms, stemmed Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Stir the bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper, to taste, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium bowl to blend.
Drizzle a heavy large baking sheet with about 1 tablespoon olive oil, to coat. Spoon the filling into the mushroom cavities and arrange on the baking sheet, cavity side up. Drizzle remaining oil over the filling in each mushroom. Bake until the mushrooms are tender and the filling is heated through and golden on top, about 25 minutes. Serve.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup any flavor FRANK'S® REDHOT® Sauce
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cans (12.5 oz. each) SWANSON® White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained
DIRECTIONS:
HEAT oven to 350°F. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.
MIX in salad dressing, Frank's RedHot Sauce and cheese. Stir in chicken.
BAKE 20 min. or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Bride in 2012
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If you need more ideas, let me know
FutureMrsGTL
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OMG Bride 2012 you are so cute with these app ideas!!!!!!!!! I love it!
Thanks! I love food and cooking!
Next time im stuck on what to make .. im coming to you!
omg Im coming over for your next party i lovvve crab rangoon!
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my cousin made these awesome cresent bacon things one night we went over:
bake some bacon
get like 2 or 3 tubes of the cresent rolls
and a package of cream cheese
when the bacon is cooked you are going to spead cream cheese on the cresent dough, put a slice of bacon on the cream cheese and roll up the cresent like normal.
bake the cresents as per the package.
they are absoulty delish and were def a group fav.
Bride in 2012
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Posted by Bride in 2012
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OMG Bride 2012 you are so cute with these app ideas!!!!!!!!! I love it!
Thanks! I love food and cooking!
Next time im stuck on what to make .. im coming to you!
Sounds good!
fdnybride163
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Posted by kimmaymb20
my cousin made these awesome cresent bacon things one night we went over:
bake some bacon
get like 2 or 3 tubes of the cresent rolls
and a package of cream cheese
when the bacon is cooked you are going to spead cream cheese on the cresent dough, put a slice of bacon on the cream cheese and roll up the cresent like normal.
bake the cresents as per the package.
they are absoulty delish and were def a group fav.
i think someone gave this as a recipe for the 2011 girls cookbook.
LOVE this recipe:
Phiily cheesesteak pops
3 pkg cresent rolls (or grands muffins) skirt steak- chopped shredded mozzarella onions- carmelized peppers- cooked combine in pan the steak onions and peppers sautee until all ingredients are tender
undo the cresent rolls and place a spoonful of steak mixture in the center. place a small amount of shredded mozzarella on top, then roll the dough closed.