Randy LL
Randy LL
TYPES OF
APPETIZER
Procedure
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread widthwise into 1-in.Slices to within 1/2 in. of bottom of
loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Cut cheese into 1/4-in. slices; Cut slices into small
pieces. Place. Cheese in cuts in bread.
2. In a small bowl, mix butter, green Onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over bread. Wrap in foil; place on a
baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Unwrap; Bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.
Procedure:
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread widthwise into 1-in. slices to within 1/2 in. of
bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Cut cheese into 4-in. slices; cut
slices into small pieces. Place cheese in cuts in bread.
In a small bowl, mix butter, green onions and poppy seeds; drizzle over bread.
Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes. Unwrap; bake until
cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer.
PROCEDURE:
1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, hoisin sauce and chili sauce. Refrigerate until serving.
2. In a large bowl, combine turkey, bread crumbs, green onions, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and ginger,
mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape mixture into twelve 1/2-in.-thick patties.
3. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, oil and remaining soy sauce. Add carrots, onion, and
4. Grill sliders, covered, on a greased rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a
thermometer reads 165°, about 3 minutes on each side. Spread cut sides of buns with mayonnaise
mixture. Layer each bottom with a burger and 2 tablespoons slaw. Replace tops.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Ingredients:
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup Frank's RedHot Original Cayenne Pepper
Hot Sauce, 12 oz
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
PROCEDURE:
1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Spoon into shallow 1-
quart baking dish.
2. BAKE 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Sprinkle with green onions, if
desired, and serve with chips, crackers and/or cut up veggies. Makes 32 (2-tablespoon)
Servings.
¼ cup mayonnaise
PROCEDURE:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a small
baking dish.
3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish; top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in
the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
Orange-Glaze Meatballs
Ingredients:
1 package (22 ounces) frozen fully
cooked Angus beef meatballs
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
3 green onions, chopped, divided
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
PROCEDURE:
1. Prepare meatballs according to package directions.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the marmalade, orange juice, half the green
onions, and the jalapeno.
3. Place meatballs in a serving dish; pour glaze over the top and gently stir
to coat. Garnish with remaining green onions.
PROCEDURE:
I. Preheat oven to 375°. Prepare chicken tenders according to package
directions. Meanwhile, without separating rolls, cut in half horizontally;
arrange roll bottoms in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place 8 cheese
slices over roll bottoms, overlapping as needed. Bake until cheese is
melted, 3-5 minutes.
II. Layer rolls with half the sauce, chicken tenders, remaining sauce
and remaining 6 cheese slices. Replace top halves of rolls.
III. For topping, microwave butter, garlic powder and red pepper
flakes, covered, on high, stirring occasionally, until butter is
melted. Pour over rolls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake,
uncovered, until golden brown and heated through, 20-25
minutes. Sprinkle with basil before serving; if desired, serve with
additional marinara sauce.
PROCEDURE:
I. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In another bowl,
stir together the next 5 ingredients.
II. In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. Dip
tortellini in egg mixture, then in bread crumb mixture to coat. Fry
tortellini in batches, adding oil as necessary, until golden brown,
1-1/2 to 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
III. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil
over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
Stir in tomato puree, basil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with
minced fresh basil.
IV. Serve tortellini with tomato sauce for dipping.
PinWheels
Ingredients:
1package(8 ounces) cream cheese,
softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) chopped ripe
olives
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green
chiles, well drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Garlic powder to taste
Seasoned salt to taste
5 flour tortillas (10 inches), warmed
Salsa, optional
PROCEDURE:
I. Beat cream cheese, cheese and sour cream until blended. Stir in olives,
green chiles, green onions and seasonings.
II. Spread over tortillas; roll up tightly. Wrap each in plastic wrap, twisting
ends to seal; refrigerate several hours.
III. Unwrap. Cut into 1/2- to-3/4-in. slices, using a serrated knife. If desired,
serve with salsa.
Pretzel Bread Bowl with Cheese Dip
Ingredients
1 cup finely crushed cheddar
miniature pretzels
1 envelope ranch salad dressing
mix
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise
yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 teaspoon yellow cornmeal
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
Kosher salt, optional
2 cups sour cream
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
Optional: Chopped seeded jalapeno peppers and additional shredded pepper jack
cheese
Assorted fresh vegetables
PROCEDURE:
I. Mix pretzels, dressing mix, yeast, sugar, baking soda and 1 cup flour. In a small
saucepan, heat water, milk and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat
on low speed until moistened. Add cheese; beat on medium for 3 minutes. Stir in
enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
II. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.
Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
III. Grease a baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Shape dough into a
round loaf; place on prepared pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place
until doubled, about 1 hour.
IV. Whisk egg white with water; brush over top of loaf. If desired, sprinkle
with salt. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake until golden brown and bread
sounds hollow when tapped, 30-35 minutes. Cool on pan 5 minutes.
Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
V. For dip, mix sour cream, pepper jack cheese and dressing mix.
Refrigerate until serving.
VI. To serve, cut a fourth off top of bread loaf. Hollow out center of loaf,
leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell. Cut removed bread into cubes. Fill bowl with
dip. If desired, top with peppers and additional cheese. Serve dip with
bread cubes and vegetables.
PROCEDURE:
I. Preheat oven to 400°. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice;
set pineapple aside. In a bowl, combine onion, peppers, bread
crumbs, ginger, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Crumble beef
over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.
II. Place next 6 ingredients in a blender; cover and process 1 minute. Place 2