Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 2 burrata balls
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 thyme branches
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°. While you wait, transfer the cherry tomatoes to a small baking dish along with garlic, thyme leaves, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
2. Once the oven reaches the required temperature, insert the dish and bake the mixture until the tomatoes are softened. This could take around 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Use a sharp knife to make a small incision in each burrata ball. Then, pour the pesto into the hole until it seems full.
4. Finally, take out a platter and layer with the tomato mix. Top it off with the burrata balls before drizzling in olive oil and sprinkling sea salt and basil.

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Ingredients:

• 4 ounces sliced salami
• 8 ounces mozzarella balls
• 14 ounces artichoke hearts
• 1/4 lb green olives
• bunch of fresh basil
• 1/4 lb roasted red peppers
• 9 oz. fresh cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Pack of skewers

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Instructions

1. Boil a large pot of water, adding a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Throw the pack of tortellini cheese into the pot, cooking according to the package’s instructions. Remove once cooked to al dente.
2. Season the cheese with salt and pepper before adding balsamic vinegar and a 1/4 cup of olive oil. Continue to mix until blended.
3. Set the tortellini aside and take out the mozzarella balls. Throw the mozzarella into a small bowl, pouring the remainder of the olive oil and sprinkling Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
4. Finally, take out the skewers. On each one, layer a mozzarella ball, basil, salami, roasted red pepper, artichoke heart, green olives, and tortellini.

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Mushroom Vol-au-Vents

This creamy puffy pastry dish is a great starter for a meal. You can make them super small so your guests won’t get too full, and you can swap out the mushrooms for asparagus or prawns and ricotta. They are versatile and easy to make (if you buy the ready-made pastry).

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Prawn Cocktail

You can’t go wrong with a prawn cocktail appetizer, it might be considered a little old-fashioned, but it is still a favorite amongst most people. You can barbecue the prawns to add some more flavor, or if you want to really modernize it, put it on a taco for a bite-size starter.

Sticky Chicken Wings

Sticky chicken wings might be a little messy, but they are a fabulous appetizer for every meal. You can make them with pineapple for a fruity twist or barbecue sauce. Whatever sauce you decide to use, remember to give your guests lots of napkins.

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Ingredients:

• 1 lb bacon, thinly sliced
• 40 or more crackers
• 1 c grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 c dark brown sugar

You can use any type of crackers that you like and you can switch the Parmesan cheese with a different one.

Instructions:

1. The first step is to set the oven to 250 F degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Add a rack on top, which you should cover with cooking spray.
2. Start slicing the bacon pieces into halves. You can now arrange the crackers on the cooling rack in rows. Cover each cracker with 1 t. cheese and brown sugar.
3. Now, use the slices of bacon to wrap the crackers, while also making sure that the other ingredients stay put. You can also use toothpicks to keep everything in place.
4. Put the rack on top of the baking sheet and leave it in the oven. Cook for 2 hours. You can also switch to broiling for the last 2 minutes.

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Ingredients:

These stuffed mushrooms require 12 whole fresh mushrooms, 1 8-oz package cream cheese, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.

Instructions:

The recipe is so easy and simple. These stuffed mushrooms will take less than an hour altogether. Start by setting the oven on 250 F degrees and getting a baking sheet.

Get the mushrooms, wash them, and remove the stems. Chop the stems into very small pieces. Grab a skillet and add oil. Once the oil is hot, include the pieces of the stems and garlic. Cook them until you notice that there is no moisture anymore. Once they are done and have cooled down, you can pour the parmesan cheese, cream cheese, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper.

Get a spoon and start filling the inside of the mushrooms with the filling. Put the stuffed mushrooms on the baking sheet and leave in the oven for 20 minutes. Serve them with sour cream on the side for the best experience.

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Kale Chips

Kale chips made this list because they are the healthiest appetizer you can prepare for your friends. Even when you don’t have the slightest idea what to do, just get those chips ready and everyone will be hooked. Make sure to prepare a tasty dipping sauce for the full experience.

Cauliflower Bites

Everyone is obsessed with cauliflower, and there’s a solid reason why. It is delicious and you can serve it in so many different ways. Next time you’re hosting a game night here’s an appetizer idea for you. Just fry some cauliflower bites and serve them with a great dip.

Sweet Pretzel Bites

Another one of those great appetizer ideas. Since we also wanted to cover the sweet side, we felt like these pretzel bites are just perfect for a game night. Just add some chocolate cream, strawberries and whipped cream on the side and let everyone enjoy these tasty treats. Literally, any fruit and sweet dipping sauce would do.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 2 burrata balls
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 thyme branches
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°. While you wait, transfer the cherry tomatoes to a small baking dish along with garlic, thyme leaves, oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
2. Once the oven reaches the required temperature, insert the dish and bake the mixture until the tomatoes are softened. This could take around 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Use a sharp knife to make a small incision in each burrata ball. Then, pour the pesto into the hole until it seems full.
4. Finally, take out a platter and layer with the tomato mix. Top it off with the burrata balls before drizzling in olive oil and sprinkling sea salt and basil.

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The post Pesto-Stuffed Burrata Bombs For Any Occasion appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces sliced salami
• 8 ounces mozzarella balls
• 14 ounces artichoke hearts
• 1/4 lb green olives
• bunch of fresh basil
• 1/4 lb roasted red peppers
• 9 oz. fresh cheese tortellini
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Pack of skewers

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Instructions

1. Boil a large pot of water, adding a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Throw the pack of tortellini cheese into the pot, cooking according to the package’s instructions. Remove once cooked to al dente.
2. Season the cheese with salt and pepper before adding balsamic vinegar and a 1/4 cup of olive oil. Continue to mix until blended.
3. Set the tortellini aside and take out the mozzarella balls. Throw the mozzarella into a small bowl, pouring the remainder of the olive oil and sprinkling Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
4. Finally, take out the skewers. On each one, layer a mozzarella ball, basil, salami, roasted red pepper, artichoke heart, green olives, and tortellini.

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The post These Antipasto Skewers Are An Easy New Year’s Appetizer appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Mushroom Vol-au-Vents

This creamy puffy pastry dish is a great starter for a meal. You can make them super small so your guests won’t get too full, and you can swap out the mushrooms for asparagus or prawns and ricotta. They are versatile and easy to make (if you buy the ready-made pastry).

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by andresmadrigal (@andresmadrigal)

Prawn Cocktail

You can’t go wrong with a prawn cocktail appetizer, it might be considered a little old-fashioned, but it is still a favorite amongst most people. You can barbecue the prawns to add some more flavor, or if you want to really modernize it, put it on a taco for a bite-size starter.

Sticky Chicken Wings

Sticky chicken wings might be a little messy, but they are a fabulous appetizer for every meal. You can make them with pineapple for a fruity twist or barbecue sauce. Whatever sauce you decide to use, remember to give your guests lots of napkins.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Cooking With Zanele® (@cookingwithzanele)

The post Retro Appetizers to Bring Back From the Past appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb bacon, thinly sliced
• 40 or more crackers
• 1 c grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 c dark brown sugar

You can use any type of crackers that you like and you can switch the Parmesan cheese with a different one.

Instructions:

1. The first step is to set the oven to 250 F degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Add a rack on top, which you should cover with cooking spray.
2. Start slicing the bacon pieces into halves. You can now arrange the crackers on the cooling rack in rows. Cover each cracker with 1 t. cheese and brown sugar.
3. Now, use the slices of bacon to wrap the crackers, while also making sure that the other ingredients stay put. You can also use toothpicks to keep everything in place.
4. Put the rack on top of the baking sheet and leave it in the oven. Cook for 2 hours. You can also switch to broiling for the last 2 minutes.

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Ingredients:

These stuffed mushrooms require 12 whole fresh mushrooms, 1 8-oz package cream cheese, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.

Instructions:

The recipe is so easy and simple. These stuffed mushrooms will take less than an hour altogether. Start by setting the oven on 250 F degrees and getting a baking sheet.

Get the mushrooms, wash them, and remove the stems. Chop the stems into very small pieces. Grab a skillet and add oil. Once the oil is hot, include the pieces of the stems and garlic. Cook them until you notice that there is no moisture anymore. Once they are done and have cooled down, you can pour the parmesan cheese, cream cheese, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper.

Get a spoon and start filling the inside of the mushrooms with the filling. Put the stuffed mushrooms on the baking sheet and leave in the oven for 20 minutes. Serve them with sour cream on the side for the best experience.

The post The Best Stuffed Mushrooms You’ve Ever Had appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Kale Chips

Kale chips made this list because they are the healthiest appetizer you can prepare for your friends. Even when you don’t have the slightest idea what to do, just get those chips ready and everyone will be hooked. Make sure to prepare a tasty dipping sauce for the full experience.

Cauliflower Bites

Everyone is obsessed with cauliflower, and there’s a solid reason why. It is delicious and you can serve it in so many different ways. Next time you’re hosting a game night here’s an appetizer idea for you. Just fry some cauliflower bites and serve them with a great dip.

Sweet Pretzel Bites

Another one of those great appetizer ideas. Since we also wanted to cover the sweet side, we felt like these pretzel bites are just perfect for a game night. Just add some chocolate cream, strawberries and whipped cream on the side and let everyone enjoy these tasty treats. Literally, any fruit and sweet dipping sauce would do.

The post Tasty Game Night Appetizer Ideas appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.