Appetizers

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.

  • Sirloin steak bites in a bowl with one being held up with a tooth pick

    Sirloin Steak Bites

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Game Day Appetizer That Doubles as Dinner for Two These Sirloin Steak Bites are marinated with soy sauce, brown sugar, chives, and a few pantry seasonings, then seared in a hot skillet and finished in a buttery pan sauce. Serve them with toothpicks for game day, or turn them into an easy dinner for two with a little left over. I made these for game day, but they would be so good alongside my Caesar salad. Add a side of my Pork Chop Potatoes, and you have a steak dinner without a lot of fuss. The Sirloin Steaks I…

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  • Sushi Cucumber Boats

    April Lee Wiencek

    Crunchy Cucumber Boats With Ahi Tuna, Sushi Rice, and All the Good Toppings These sushi cucumber boats have seasoned sushi rice, thinly sliced ahi tuna, creamy Japanese mayonnaise, and a sweet and savory sauce tucked into crisp cucumber halves. A sprinkle of furikake and some pickled hot honey jalapeños finish…

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  • Bears vs. Packers Game Day Recipes

    April Lee Wiencek

    Chicago And Wisconsin Favorites For Your Football Snack Table The Bears and Packers can settle their differences on the field. At my house, I am more interested in what we are eating while we watch. I was born and raised in Chicago, but I also spend plenty of time enjoying…

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  • 5 Easy Game Day Spreads for Football Watching

    April Lee Wiencek

    Five Make-Ahead Appetizers That Belong on Your Football Snack Table Football food does not always have to be hot, fried or something you need to keep checking during the game. Sometimes the best thing on the snack table is a cold, creamy spread surrounded by crackers, pretzels and little pieces…

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  • Caramelized Onion Ham and Cheese Sliders

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Fresh Take On The Classic French Onion Ham And Cheese Sliders If you love the savory, rich flavors of onion, cheese, and ham, then these Caramelized Onion Ham and Cheese Sliders will be your new favorite dinner. Soft slider buns wrap around ham topped with melty American cheese and…

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  • Three P’s Dip

    April Lee Wiencek

    An Easy Make-Ahead Cream Cheese Dip Three P’s Dip is a creamy, savory appetizer packed with pepperoni, pepperoncini. and red peppers along with a little salami for even more cured meat flavor. It has the creamy richness of a classic cream cheese dip, but all those finely chopped peppers and…

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  • Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dip

    April Lee Wiencek

    If You Love Lou’s, You Will Love This If you’ve ever wished you could scoop a slice of Chicago deep-dish pizza onto a piece of bread, this Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Dip is for you. Warm layers of creamy cheese, stretchy mozzarella, provolone, and a chunky seasoned tomato topping are…

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  • Milwaukee Hot Ham & Roll Sliders

    April Lee Wiencek

    Best Of The Midwest These Milwaukee Hot Ham & Roll Sliders are inspired by the old school Sunday hot ham and rolls you’d find at Milwaukee delis and taverns. Load these up with shaved ham that’s been simmered in a buttery mustard beer sauce then bake with melty Swiss cheese…

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