Cuisine: Snacks
Parmesan Crisps
A friend of mine came over for drinks and brought these delicious Parmesan Crisps. They make a great low carb, gluten-free snack, and are also good as a topping for soups or salads. Here is the ridiculously easy recipe.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes 8 to 10 crisps
Red Pepper, Garlic & Pecorino Gourgères
These Red Pepper, Garlic & Pecorino Gourgères are divine. A perfect make-ahead hors d'heurves for your holiday party, or any party! Gourgères is a baked savory choux pastry made of choux dough mixed with cheese. Basically, they are cheese puffs. These infuse puréed red pepper and garlic into them. I very recently posted a recipe for plain cheese Gourgères.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Turmeric
This Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Turmeric is effortless to make and super healthy. There is considerable research showing that cauliflower sprinkled with turmeric may be especially powerful in fighting cancer and is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich dish. Cauliflower is very low in calories yet high in vitamins. In fact, cauliflower contains some of almost every vitamin and mineral that you need.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Elba’s Deep Fried Dill Pickles
My Aunt Elba is famous in the family for making deep fried dill pickles. I was secretly hoping that she would make them while I was visiting. They are seriously good and extremely addictive. Her fried pickles are the best ones I have ever had.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Cheddar Cheese Coins
These Cheddar Cheese Coins are really addictive and great to serve with drinks. They are made in a food processor and rolled into logs, which can be stored in the fridge or freezer to slice a bake later.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
Bacon Wrapped Pickles
I know it sounds crazy, but if you love pickles, you will love these Bacon Wrapped Pickles. They are quick and easy to make and will surprise your guests! You can experiment with different dipping sauces. This one has a spicy ranch sauce, but I think some sort of spicy hot cheese sauce would also be good.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Japanese Grilled Chicken Meatballs (Tsukune)
Tsukune is a Japanese chicken meatball which is basted in a sweet and salty glaze. The make a great appetizer or snack. These Japanese Grilled Chicken Meatballs are broiled and not actually grilled. They are easy to make and easy to eat!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Smoked Olives
My sister-in-law Rhonda brought us these smoked olives from the Suffolk Smokehouse and Deli in the UK. People go crazy for them. They go great with cocktails, beer, and wine.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: Makes 3 cups
Baked Chicken Taquitos
These Baked Chicken Taquitos are a healthy, non-fried version and less mess on your stove than the traditional fried ones.They make a great snack.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Cheesy Chili Dip
This Cheesy Chili Dip is probably the best dip ever. I'm not kidding, it is just perfect! When I serve this, everyone loves it.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
