These appetizer recipes are perfect for dinner parties, feeding a crowd, or munching on while watching football or other sports games. Tasty finger food delights of all kinds.
Appetizers
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Continue ReadingA Midwest Version Of A Classic German Wurstsalat This Chicago Style Deli Salad is my Midwest take on a classic German favorite. it is a salad loaded with ham, salami, and cubes of American cheese. Then tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet white balsamic dressing. It’s the kind of make-ahead dish that gets better as it sits. It is perfect for serving with pickles and all the hoagie-style toppings so everyone can build their own bite. This Chicago Style Deli Salad was inspired by my friend Erika, who introduced me to her Austrian father’s, named Franz, version of a classic…
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Continue ReadingPoor Financial Decisions In A Dip Million Dollar Deviled Egg Dip is what happens when a humble egg salad gets dressed up for a cocktail party and refuses to be ignored. It’s creamy, tangy, a little indulgent, and topped with all the extras that make people hover around the bowl…
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Ranch Dressing But Make It Lucky I wanted a simple dressing for St. Patrick’s Day that had the creamy tang of classic Thousand Island dressing but with an easy Midwestern shortcut. This Tipsy version of Shamrock Ranch Dressing & Dip uses a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix along…
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Continue ReadingA Lucky Tasting Treat Stackable Reuben Bites with Dijon Caraway Butter are a fun, party ready twist on the classic deli sandwich, featuring crispy rye sandwiches layered with sliced corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island. These are cut into bite size stacks, brushed with a buttery Dijon caraway…
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Continue ReadingBringing The South To The Lake House Lake House Pickle Pimento Cheese is creamy, sharp, and perfectly tangy as it’s made with Merkts cheddar, freshly shredded extra sharp cheddar, chopped dill pickles, and sweet pimentos. This is all blended together with a touch of horseradish to provide a bold, pickle-forward…
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Asian Inspired Deliciousness These easy Oven Baked Miso Honey Marinated Chicken Wings are marinated overnight and baked until crispy for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. They are made with miso paste, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sesame oil for deep umami flavor then finished with a sticky…
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A Special Occasion Appetizer These Filet Mignon Sliders on Garlic Parmesan Rolls are filled with thinly sliced, pan seared steak cooked in butter and Worcestershire sauce then finished with pan drippings, A1 sauce, and optional creamy horseradish. They are the perfect hearty appetizer for football watching and can also be…
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Dip For The Ultimate Chip This Retro Ham and Cheese dip starts with sharp cheddar cheese spread whipped until light and fluffy with cream cheese or cottage cheese then deviled ham, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, and classic seasonings are mixed in before it’s finished with finely grated red onion and chives.…
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