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]]>Ingredients:
- Salt
- Pita chips
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup mango chutney
- 1 cup fresh mango, chopped
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cashews
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 6 ounces plain goat cheese
Instructions:
- Put cream basil, cheese, garlic, goat cheese, and a 1/4 teaspoon salt into your blender or food processor. Blend for 15 to 20 seconds until smooth. Once the blending is complete, add oil and mix for another minute.
- Mix chutney, cayenne pepper, and mango in a medium bowl. Top off with whipped cheese, cashews, and basil before serving alongside the chips, nachos, or pita chips of your choice.
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- 2 large zucchinis, sliced into coins
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan
- 1 1/2 ounces shredded Gruyère
- 3 cloves garlic
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place one-third of the zucchini on a baking sheet and season with salt. Repeat with remaining zucchinis separating each layer with paper towels.
- In a large bowl whisk together garlic, milk, mustard, thyme, and pepper. Add half of the Gruyère and half of the Parmesan. Finally, add the zucchini and toss to coat.
- Place the zucchini slices into a 12-cup muffin tin. Divide each slice evenly and layer them. Then, pour the remaining cheese mixture over each stack.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the bread crumbs into a small bowl with the oil and the remaining Gruyère and Parmesan. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture onto each zucchini stack and continue baking for another 25 minutes or so, until the topping is golden brown.
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]]>Ingredients:
- 1 lime, juice and zest
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 ripe mangoes
- 14 ounces tequila
- pack of skewers or toothpicks
Instructions:
- Cut the mango into 1-inch chunks and add to a bowl with the tequila and lime juice. Allow the mango mixture to rest for 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix the lime zest with the chili powder and salt.
- Drain the mango and insert a skewer into each chunk. Dip into zest mixture and enjoy.
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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
Instructions:
- 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.
- 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.
- Use a sharp knife to make a small incision in each burrata ball. Then, pour the pesto into the hole until it seems full.
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Season the cheese with salt and pepper before adding balsamic vinegar and a 1/4 cup of olive oil. Continue to mix until blended.
- 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.
- 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).
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Check out the recipe on the blog. The link to my blog in my bio. Are you a mushroom lover? ?
• • • #lowcarbrecipes #utahblogger #polyblogger #ketofriendly #mushrooms #italiansausage #stuffedmushrooms #momlife #busymom #sidedish #appetizersIngredients:
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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