Appetizers

[Frances]

Does anyone have some good recipes for appetizers that are hot, in individual portions,and can be made ahead? Oh, also they have to be meatless! Help! Having a dinner party for 25 in two days!

[BetsyF]

Will these be served sitdown or at a buffet? Do you need a make-ahead recipe or will you have help? Let me know and I will come up with something.

[HARRYET]

Frances,

There is a thread on page 3 "CL appetizer" check there you may find some appetizers that meet your needs for your dinner party. good luck. Ann

[lindrusso]

Here are some possibilities. If any interest you, I can post them.

Spinach Balls - very easy, and very tasty.
Mushroom Crescents - little filled pastries
Samosas - Indian pastries filled with potato, carrots, peas and spices.

You could also do little mini-pizzas or mini-fritattas. I also have a recipe for quesadillas with caramelized onions and smoked gouda - you can cut these into portions.

I love appetizers!


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[andreajackson]

lindurusso- Will you please post the Spinach Balls recipe for me! They soound yummy

[Gail]

Great minds think alike. I was just in the process of copying the thread Lindrusso's recipes are on. Find them at: www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/000715.html (http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/000715.html) along with several other good ideas from others.

I also recall posting a recipe for eggplant fritters at: www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/000349.html (http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/000349.html) wherein Mamasue also contributed a yummy-sounding idea for another eggplant appetizer.
And lastly, there are a couple of recipes for squash or zucchini appetizers at www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/001286.html (http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/Forum1/HTML/001286.html)

You could also do stuffed mushrooms or fill wonton wrappers with small pieces of green chile wrapped around jack cheese, deep fry and serve with salsa. And I'll throw in a spanakopita just for the heck of it:

Spinach Pies
Filling
2 packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
4 eggs
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill

1/2 pound butter, melted
1 pound package prepared phyllo dough
Since I got the impression you've worked with phyllo before, I'm not going to go into the method. The Frug, from whom this recipe comes, suggests placing a sheet of dough on your work surface, buttering it, then repeating with another on top. He then places about 2 tablepoons of filling on the narrow end and rolls them rather like burritos. I prefer the triangle method, probably because that's the way I always see these served. I plop down two sheets of phyllo and slice lengthwise into three long strips. Rather than double-buttering, I only brush the sheet on top. Use a healthy spoonful of filling and fold the things up in triangles, as if you're storing away an American flag. Brush the tops with more butter and bake at 400 degrees somewhere around 25 minutes until they're golden brown.
Yummy!
(From The Frugal Gourmet Cooks Three Ancient Cuisines)



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[Frances]

Thank you so much! For some reason, I just drew a blank on meatless appetizers. Made the spinach one and it was terrific! I also made the Spinach Artichoke dip and everyone wanted the recipe! Thank you so much for responding!

[andreajackson]

On the Spinach Balls recipe do you use a special kind of stuffing? Which brand do you recommend that I use? I can't wait to make them, thanks!

[lindrusso]

andrea,

I use the seasoned Pepperidge Farm bread crumbs - I think they have different kinds out now, so I'm guessing the original flavor?