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asian stuffed eggplant with hawaiian style pork or turkey hash

this is a dish that combines two things that i really like... eggplant and pork hash. pork hash in hawaii brings back memories of the hunabutta days (childhood) when the man in the manapua (steamed chinese bun) man would come around and sell his wares, k

hawaiian hoisin glazed baby back pork ribs

these mouth watering, glistening, finger licking good ribs are most popular dish served at mauna lani bay hotel and bungalows' canoe house restaurant in hawaii. they are listed on the menu as a pupu, or appetizer, they're often ordered as a mountainous en

beery chorizo queso fundido

recipe courtesy of treva chadwell and cooking channel. adding beer to this chorizo-and-cheese concoction - the mexican version of fondue with a savory edge - gives it tangy, hoppy flavor that makes it even more perfect for pairing with a good brew. you're

japanese eggplant with miso

a recipe passed on by australian chef simon bryant which he obtained on a trip to japan.

irma s cream cheese green onion chip dip

my mom, irma, passed away 2 years ago, and this was one of my favorite "treats" that she made. she never liked sour cream dips, but she loved cream cheese. she found/made up this recipe before i was born. christmas, easter etc., a family party just wasn't

tomato canapes paula deen

paula deen's recipe.

potato kugel passover gluten free

this is an easy, traditional, and delicious potato kugel (potato pudding) recipe from the jewish cookbook, "passover by design: picture perfect kosher by design recipes for the holiday", by susie fishbein.

diabetic low fat jalapeno pepper spread

sushi for sissies

i adore sushi, but my bh refuses to even look at it, let alone eat it. i thought he was squeamish about the fish, but after i made some vegetarian sushi he still wouldn't go near it (yay, more for me). it turns out that the seaweed also gives him the heeb

surprisingly sweet tortilla dip

i always have onion and pepper relish on hand so i can make this dip if people stop by. it's great and a little out of the ordinary. you could probably do this whith any relish or chutney. i found this on the lid of a jar of harry and david's sweet onion

nut bread tea sandwiches

these little finger sandwiches look great on a buffet or at tea time. they taste great and are so simple to make. you can use any kind of nut bread, but i prefer pumpkin or banana nut bread.

liqueur la sauge homemade sage liqueur

serve in a small glass as an apéritif or digestive. an interesting french recipe on my to-try list.

lemon walnut pesto stuffed cherry tomatoes

this is from the "vegetarian appetizers" cookbook. the picture looked so fabulous that i just had to try it. dh and the other guests just gobbled these up. the pesto is pretty tasty! you will have to guage the olive oil based upon how you like your pe

leeann chin shrimp toast

leeann chin shrimp toast - original recipe

lemon garlic marinated shrimp ice cold and refreshing

i found this recipe on the eating well website amongst the diabetic friendly recipes. it's supposed to be an appetizer but i served it over a nice salad as a cool, refreshing summer dinner. we loved it. the shrimp are super simple to prepare and they t

chicken fried steak on stick with whatsthishere sauce

i just saw brian make this for his cousin and band. yum! recipe courtesy brian boitano show: what would brian boitano make? episode: band aid

aww marinated olives

my italian mil was thoroughly impressed by my non-italian treatment of her olives. they are great appetizers and condiments to your fav pasta.(from the vancouver sun) ps. cook time include fridge time

tomatoes rockefeller

broiled tomatoes that are positively decadent!

roasted pepper and asparagus marinated in raspberry vinaigrette

serve as an appetizer to any vegetarian dish, or any sort of light fare. you could also make crustinis and arrange 3 or 4 of them around the plate for a nice look. plan to roast & marinate your veggies the day before you want to complete the preparation.

original ro tel rotel dip

this has been around at least since the 60's and remains a hit at parties. younger folks tend not to be familiar with it but love it. use any flavor of ro*tel tomatoes and green chiles you want, but i like the mild. the recipe comes from the label on t

no yolk hummus filled deviled eggs

this is a delicious and lower fat/calorie alternative to traditional deviled eggs. instead of filling the whites with yolks and mayo, these easy to prepare eggs are stuffed with hummus! experiment with different flavoured hummus -- there are many commerci

marshmallow creme dip

this is my very favorite dip for fruit! after 25 years it is still tops in my most asked for, which i love because it is so easy. i really like it with strawberries. i love to make a platter of grapes strawberries bananas cantaloupe, etc. with this dip t

herbed cheese pinwheels

this is a savoury version of elephant ears. i came up with it when i wanted to bake a simple yet tasty appetiser for my family. the herbs and cheese can be varied to your liking. i hope you enjoy them as much as we do! :) the dough was inspired by this

blue heaven scallops

i found this recipe online, the blue heaven is a fantastic key west restaurant that i used to frequent, eat outside with roosters running around you, a great tire swing in the yard...it's a kind of eclectic (young hippy-like) restaurant with award winning

bert s marinated shrimp

these are so good and easy to do. good to just have on hand to eat or to make for a party. bert - these are going to make you famous!!

authentic mexican white cheese sauce

the cheese in this recipe is actually supposed to be queso chihuahua cheese, but the site won't allow it. this is a recipe i was given by a cook at our local authentic mexican restaurant after trying for years to figure it out on my own. goes great on an

tomato quiche tartlets

these two-bite tarts filled with sun-dried tomatoes, basil and cheese disappear as quickly as the go together.

tamale dip

easy dip for last minute get togethers

swedish cardamom meatballs

from a food network "calling all cooks" segment several years ago as made by inglill mutti with my alterations. these are about as swedish as they get and my once a year must make recipe each christmas season. this joins my top ten favorite recipes! tw

sausage stuffed mushrooms

courtesy of johnsonville sausage

lemon yoghurt and poppy seed dip

a delicious middle-eastern dip, if you don't have any plain yoghurt you can use sour cream, it works just as well. serve with grilled pita bread chips.

honey glazed fried manchego cheese

oh boy! guess what what i just found on my grocer's shelf? manchego. recipe courtesy chuck hughes of the cooking channel.

healthy chocolate mousse spread vegan

this super creamy, moussy spread tastes very indulgent, but is actually chock full of healthy ingredients, so you dont have to feel guilty about eating it. it makes a nice dip for fruits, too. feel free to add flavourings or add ins, but this is how i li

hardboiled eggs a la alexandria shakshukat beed iskandarani

a nice alexandria way to do eggs. really yummy if you enjoy hard boiled eggs like my dh.

chicken in foil triangles aka twice baked chicken

i used to maintain a website called "guide to living alone" which featured some good recipes for one person. this recipe is one i put together for my friend ellen, because it was one of her favorite sidedishes at a chinese restaurant we frequented. the

cheesy ham egg puffs kid friendly

this truley is delicious and easy to make (and i'm not a baker).....

bangja gui korean bbq beef in a lettuce wrap

i found this on a korean website. serve with rice and side dishes or as an appetizer with drinks.

artichoke guacamole

a great take on guacamole! serve with toasted pita chips or scooped onto crostini or grilled chicken, steak, or salmon! recipe courtesy of the olives table by todd english and sally sampson and published in delicious living magazine.

chile rellenos

a favorite from a local restaurant no longer in business. not an authentic mexican chile relleno, but a crispy, flaky version.

white bean dip for a crowd moosewood inspired

i hosted a party for 60+ people recently and made this dip to go with veggies, pita chips, crackers and so on. this is from moosewood's 'cooks for a crowd' book. it's similar to hummus in texture, but lighter and without the tahini flavour. it was simp

tomato gorgonzola salad appetizer

this is one of my favorite ways to have fresh tomatoes.

tofu with lychee and black mushrooms tao hoo neung lychee

delicious and easy to prepare

thyme pesto

an interesting twist on the usual basil pesto, originally from

thai fish mini muffins with coconut tuna

yummy mini thai fish muffins that tast great! i serve these as starters or just finger food - everybody asks for the recipe so here it is enjoy. so easy to make......

svella culla pickled fish

this recipe came to me from my dad who nabbed it from my great aunt lil. we catch so many sockeye salmon every year and have done just about everything you can think of with them; drying (st'wan), baked and then canned, raw pack canned, smoked, barbequed

spicy pork kabobs

spicy italian kabobs are great finger foods for game time.

spectacular shrimp spread

this is another recipe i found in a pamphlet from the grocery store. i love this served with crackers. i've also served this in a bread bowl with chunks of bread for dipping.

stuffed eggplant recipe

stuffed eggplant! my family absolutely loves this recipe,

olive cheese crostini

if you love olives, you will love this spread! this makes about 38-40 of the most delicious crostini appetizers, and they will be the first to vanish at you get together! make certain to hand-squeeze out the excess moisture in the olives before using in t

noble house chinese spareribs

this is a recipe from a local chinese restaurant where i live. truly delish!!