Snacks - 2012

Penguin Appetizer Recipe

 Reindeer  Recipe & Snowmen Recipe

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip
1 package cream cheese
1 fillet smoked salmon (you can find these individually packaged at winco for $2 to $4. They are priced by weight.)

Directions
Put smoked salmon in a mixer and let it run until the salmon is shredded. Add the block of cream cheese to the mixer and let it get light and fluffy. Store in fridge. I chopped up bagels to serve with this dip at the party.

Artichoke Dip

Recipe
Note - I squeeze the water out of the spinach and artichoke before using them in this recipe. I also use reg mayo, and blend the jalapeno.

Mexican Chip Dip

Bottom Layer
2 cans refried beans (traditional, fat free)
1 cup cheese (Any kind will work, I usually buy a shredded Mexican blend)
1/2 cup salsa (picante brand)

2nd layer (Guacamole)
2 Avocados
Mayo (about 1 Tbsp)
salt to taste

3rd layer
Sour Cream (medium sized container)

top layer
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can olives, sliced
green onions, chopped

Directions -
Mix the layers separately. Use a large casserole dish. You can also half this recipe and make it in a brownie pan. Start by putting the bean mix on the bottom, followed by the guacamole, followed by the sour cream (this is tricky because the sour cream will want to blend with the green guacamole), sprinkle the toppings on and serve with tortilla chips. Store bean dip in fridge.

Pumpkin Whip Dip

3 cups of pumpkin butter - recipe
1 medium container of whip cream

Directions
Make pumpkin butter. When it's cool/chilled. Fold in whip cream. Serve with graham crackers, cookies, etc.

Meatball Sliders

#1 Chipotle Sliders

1 bag frozen meatballs ($2 at Winco for 26 meatballs)

1 batch homemade bun dough - recipe 

Chipotle mayo - recipe

Pickles

Directions -

The meatballs are already cooked, so you just have to heat them up according to the package instructions.

Make the dough for the buns. Shape the dough into tiny balls, let rise, brush with egg wash and bake. Cut the rolls in half when they've finished cooking.

Blend the chipotle mayo.

Slice the pickles and add one per slider.

Secure everything with a toothpick.

#2 Green Vinaigrette Mayo Sliders -

Salsa Verde (pg 20) Recipe

Mayo (to taste)

Homemade bun dough (see recipe link above)

Frozen meatballs (see info above)

Directions

Mix the Salsa Verde Vinaigrette with Mayo and add that to the sliders for the sauce. These sliders don't need pickles, because of the acidity that comes from the Vinaigrette.

Pesto Tree Pizzas

Pizza dough recipe (I only use 1 tsp salt)

Pesto (I used store-bought from Winco)

Parmesan Cheese, grated

I used a blend of mexican cheese, but you can use any kind

Make pizza dough. Roll out and cut with Christmas tree cookie cutters. Spread pesto over the trees & add 2 kinds of cheese. Bake for 5-7 min at 500 degees.

Pretzels with Cheese Dip

Pretzel Recipe (use the 2nd recipe on the page)

Cheese sauce

2 Tbsp oil

3 Tbsp flour

1 cups milk

1 cup cheese (I used velveeta)

salt to taste

Directions

Mix oil and flour together. Cook in saucepan for a few min. Stir in milk. Keep stirring until it comes to a boil. Add salt and cheese. Let reduce until it has thickened.