Category Archives: Appetizers

Skinny Greek Layer Dip

 

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Skinny Greek Layer Dip

Natalie, personal chef and owner of Deliverette, focuses on providing fresh, tailored family meals. Natalie's motto "reclaim a healthy table" focuses on using fresh, healthy and delicious ingredients. Lately, Natalie has been experimenting with anything chickpea. With that said, Natalie discovered Erin's Well Plated recipe for a healthy Greek version of the famous Mexican 7-layer dip that utilizes hummus. The recipe also calls for Greek yogurt, cucumbers, tomato, and feta. Erin recommends serving it with pita chips for an appetizer or snack.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 -8
Author Erin from Well Plated

Ingredients

  • 1, 1 o-ounce container of hummus your favorite flavor (I used roasted garlic)
  • ½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tomato diced
  • ½ cup diced seeded cucumber
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • Pita chips carrots, broccoli, sliced bell peppers, or crackers, for serving

Instructions

  • Spread the hummus in a smooth layer in the bottom of an 8x8-inch square baking dish, a shallow pie dish, or similar serving dish. Dollop the Greek yogurt by small spoonfuls over the top, then gently spread to create a new layer.
  • Scatter the tomato, cucumber, feta, and olives over the top. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Refrigerate until ready to serve, then dip with pita chips, crackers, and sliced veggies as desired.

Baked Cream Cheese Wonton’s

 

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Baked Cream Cheese Wonton's

Course Appetizers
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Author Alli

Ingredients

  • Wonton wrappers
  • Cream cheese
  • Water

Instructions

  • Place a dollop of cream cheese in the center of the wrapper
  • Wet the outline of the wonton wrapper with water
  • Fold the wrapper into a triangle
  • Wet the base of the triangle and fold the base of the triangle in
  • Place on lightly oiled nonstick pan ( I use parchment paper as well)
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees, or until golden brown
  • Depending on the seal you obtain some of the cream cheese may escape- don't worry its still edible 🙂 yum!

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Cranberry Guacamole

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Cranberry Guacamole

I had the pleasure of meeting Tammy at a Christmas gathering this season at North Haven Church. I loved her message which encouraged women to share the gift of hospitality with others as we welcome people into our homes and feed them good food. Not a guacamole fan I was apprehensive tasting this dip, and then I shouldn't have, it was amazing. I love the Christmasy colors that this dip has as well as the spectacular taste. Thanks Tammy!
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12
Author Tammy Maltby

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe Hass avocados seeded, peeled, and coarsely mashed
  • ½ cup canned salsa verde green salsa
  • 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves
  • 1 fresh jalapeño seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. coarse garlic salt
  • Juice from 1 large lime
  • 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries such as Craisins or dried cherries, soaked in water for ten minutes, drained, and squeezed dry. (Or if you prefer you can use fresh cranberries)

Instructions

  • Coarsely mash avocados and fold in remaining ingredients.
  • Guacamole is best made as close to serving as possible. Keep the seeds in the dip to prevent discoloring.
  • For short-term storage, seal in an airtight container with a piece of plastic wrap pressed against the surface of the guacamole. Serve with tortilla chips.

 

 

Karen’s Taco Dip

Karen’s Taco Dip

Recipe Type: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Author: Karen
Ingredients
  • 2 cans Frito Jalapeno Bean Dip
  • 1 can avocado dip
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salad dressing – I use Miracle Whip
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • A mixture of: onions, tomatoes and black olives minced together
  • 1 package (8 oz) cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Mix together sour cream, salad dressing and taco seasoning.
  2. Using a large, flat-based serving platter spread the following:
  3. Layer 1 – Frito Bean Dip
  4. Layer 2 – Avocado Dip
  5. Layer 3 – the mixture of sour cream, salad dressing and taco seasoning
  6. Layer 4 – mince together the onions, tomatoes and black olives and spread this next.
  7. Layer 5 – Spread the shredded cheese on top.
  8. Serve with tortilla chips – enjoy!

 

Fruity Cheese Ball

Fruity Cheese Ball

Recipe Type: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Author: Karen
Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 2 8oz packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 8oz can crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients except nuts.
  2. Shape into a ball.
  3. Refrigerate until firm.
  4. Roll in nuts. Serve with crackers.

 

Cranberry Salsa

Cranberry Salsa

Recipe Type: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Author: Karen
My sister-in-law, Cheryl, shared this recipe with my family at Christmas one year. I instantly fell in love with the sweet flavors in the salsa combined with the salty chips. Cheryl always shares new recipes with me. I love Cheryl’s sense of adventure in experimenting with new recipes.
Ingredients
  • 1 12oz bag fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 Granny Smith apple
  • 1/2 red pepper, cut in chunks
  • 1/2 red onion, cut in chunks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup apple juice
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers from a can
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
Instructions
  1. In food processor pulse cranberries, apple, red pepper and onion until chopped.
  2. Add remaining ingredients.