APPETIZERS

Appetizers

Every good dinner party requires an elegant appetizer to set the tone for whats to follow. In the same vain, a good night of poker or sports viewing also benefits from some finger foods

• Poutine – Beef gravy, curds, and fired potatoes – Canadian
• Pineapple Kielbasa Bites – served on toothpicks
• Spanakopita – Greek spinach pie in phyllo crust

Bite Sized Appetizers

• Baked Biscuit Wreath – with spinach dip center
• Caprese – Tomato & mozzarella sandwich served open face
• Deviled Eggs – two classic recipes
• Deviled Eggs – Tuscany version
• Eggplant Parmesan – with marinara and Mozella – Air Fryer method
• Eggplant Parmigiana – Traditional Southern Italy method
• Gravlox on bread cubes – with a hovmastarsas spread
• Italian Meatballs – Baked with sausage and beef
• Mushrooms in a Pickle Brine – served as topping on bread or cracker
• Potato Schiacciata – Italian flattened bread
• Spinach Artichoke Flatbread – Baked crescent bread and spinach-artichoke spread
• Tomato slices – baked with parmesan, basil, and balsamic vinegar
• Tuna Patties with Dipping Sauce – lightly fried patties with a Thia flare

Spreads and Dips

• Anchovy Crostini – with fresh herbal ricotta cheese
• Hovmastarsas – Nordic spread that’s good with Gavlocs
• Hummus
  • Avocado Hummus – great spread or dip
  • Basic Hummus – Thick spicy spread made from chickpeas
  • Pumpkin Hummus – savory dip or spread
• Baked Artichoke Spread – serve warm
• Bruschetta – Tomato, basil, and garlic served on bread/crackers
• Cervelle de Canut – French soft white cheese spread with herbs
• Mango Cheese Spread – serve chilled
• Oriental Butter – spicy butter to go with bread or crackers
• Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball – Cream Cheese base
• Salmon spread – quick easy use for left over salmon
• Spinach dip – baked with Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese
• Spinach Artichoke Spread – bake with cream cheese, Mozzarella, and Parmesan
• Spinach Spread – with mayonnaise as the base
• Walnut Pesto – uses walnuts instead of pinion