EASY APPETIZER RECIPESTangy Cold Dip Recipes Savory Chicken Wing Recipes I have so many easy appetizer recipes and appetizer ideas for you to try. Easy recipes like: cold dips, hot dips, fondue, salsa, pico de gallo, wings, quesadillas, vegetable pizza, cracker spreads and many more at the bottom of the page.
These recipes are just guidelines, so if you love heat or cilantro, please feel free to add more. EASY GUACAMOLE RECIPE 3 fresh ripe avocados - peeled, pitted, diced 1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped 3 TBS fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, chopped 1 fresh lemon (or lime), juiced 1 tsp kosher salt ground pepper to taste In a large bowl, mash the avocados and add the lime juice and salt; mix well to combine. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. 
Because I live in Wisconsin, I have an unlimited supply of any cheese you can think of. My favorite and the first store I go to is Carr Valley Cheese. These folks are great to work with and the cheese is exceptional. All of these recipes make excellent Super Bowl food. BATTER FRIED CHEESE CURDS Ingredients: 2-1/2 lbs fresh cheese curds, at room temperature 3/4 cup beer (domestic is best) 3/4 cup homemade pancake mix 1 egg 1/2 tsp salt canola oil, for frying Directions: Mix beer, pancake mix, egg and salt together. Dip curds in batter and drop one at a time into heated oil (425 to 450 degrees). Fry for about 1 minute or until golden brown.Drain on paper towel. Another easy appetizer recipe... CHICKEN FINGERS Ingredients: 6 skinless and boneless chicken breast halves, cut in 1/2" strips 1 egg, beaten 1 cup buttermilk (1 cup milk with 1 TBS lemon juice) 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp poultry seasoning 1/2 tsp paprika 1-1/2 cups flour 1-1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1-1/2 tsp salt 1-1/2 tsp baking powder 1 qt canola oil, for frying homemade ranch dressing or barbecue sauce for dipping Directions: In a small bowl, mix together - one beaten egg, buttermilk and garlic. Place the chicken strips in a large resealable plastic bag and add the buttermilk mixture. Seal and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. In another large resealable plastic bag, add the flour, bread crumbs, salt and baking powder. Set aside until the chicken strips are done marinating. PREHEAT the oil to 375 degrees in a large heavy skillet or deep fryer. Take the strips out of the bowl and keep the buttermilk mixture. Place some of the strips in the flour mixture and shake to coat. Dunk these strips again in the buttermilk mixture and re-coat again in the breadcrumb mixture. Place in hot oil and fry until golden brown, and juices are clear. Drain and serve with homemade ranch dressing or barbecue sauce.
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HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY MUFFIN RECIPE
2 cups flour
1 cup white sugar
1 TBS baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk or half-and-half
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 tsp strawberry extract (optional)
1-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
Top the muffins with my Old-Fashioned Cream Cheese Frosting
(only make half of the recipe)
whole strawberries, halved (garnish)
powdered sugar (garnish)
PREHEAT oven to 400 degrees. Grease or use paper lined muffin tin; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine eggs, milk, oil and strawberry extract. Stir into the dry ingredients and mix JUST until incorporated (there will be lumps). Fold in quartered strawberries.
Spoon into greased muffin tins and sprinkle tops lightly with white sugar. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar and top with a dollop of cream cheese frosting. Nestle a halved strawberry on top and smile. You just created a "good thing."
Strawberry Banana Muffins
add 3/4 cups strawberries and
3/4 cup chopped banana
Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
add 1 cup strawberries and
1/2 cup chopped rhubarb
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