Salmon spread makes for a very tasty fare. Crackers bring out the taste of the smoked salmon. You can serve it during the holidays such as the fourth of July, Christmas, and Thanksgiving. Ingredients: 12 ounces smoked salmon, chopped Eight ounces cream cheese, softened Two tablespoon green onion, chopped One teaspoon dill weed, chopped Worcestershire sauce Hot pepper sauce Instructions: Take the...

If you like shrimp, you are bound to love this recipe. Stuffed shrimp can be a great appetizer. And the best part, it is extremely easy to prepare. Ingredients: One pound shrimp ½ pound crab meat Two eggs, lightly beaten One cup bread crumbs Two tablespoons mayonnaise One teaspoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon seasoning ½ teaspoon black pepper, grounded 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ cup Parmesan...

This is a perfect substitute to the usual traditional ham served during the holiday season. It’s easier to prepare and can be made ahead of time. This is a sure fire hit at your holiday dinner table. Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 ½ cup crushed saltines 2 pounds ground fully cooked ham 1 pound ground pork Sauce: 2 cups packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons ground mustard Instructions: Combine...

This very delectable recipe is easy to make and uses only the most common ingredients. Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef ½ pound ground pork ½ cup chopped onions ¾ cup breadcrumbs 1 egg ½ cup milk 1 tablespoon parley 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Sauce: ¼ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 2 cups...

Spinach has long been considered as one of the most nutritious vegetables ever. This has been shown in pop culture, where cartoon character Popeye popularized spinach as the source of his strength to hard facts from the governmental agencies life the US Department of Agriculture which stated that 180 grams of boiled spinach has at least 6.4 mg of iron, more than a hamburger patty. Yet, it is also `known that...

A wonton is a dumpling common in Chinese cuisine. Wonton wrappers can be home made, but are also available in ready-made blocks of individual wrappers. Wonton wrappers are thin and can turn brittle in a matter of hours if left exposed. Thus, it is needed for them to be stored in a cold and moist place. Here is a recipe for wonton soup: Ingredients: For the wonton: 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup onion, finely...

Samosas are very popular stuffed pastry snacks in the South Asian and Arabian region. They are shaped in triangles or tetrahedrons and are usually vegetarian. Usually samosas in India and Arabia can only contain mutton and cannot contain beef or pork due to religious restrictions. Here is a recipe for samosas: Ingredients: 1 pound potatoes 3 onions, chopped 1 cup peas 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon...

In the Slavic region of Europe, the cuisine in that area have their own version of dumplings. The dish is called pierogi. Periogi are boiled and consists of different ingredients stuffed inside a pouch made of unleavened dough. This pouch is usually semicircular in shape, although in some regions they are square. Usual common stuffing across cuisines includes cheese, cabbage, meat, and bryndza. This appetizer...

A caponata is an Italian side dish, sometimes also served as an appetizer or main course. There are two famous kinds of caponata – the Sicilian and the Naples “Caponata Estiva” (Summer Caponata). The usual ingredients to this cooked salad are celery, vinegar, and capers set in a sweet and sour sauce. Here is a caponata recipe that you can actually make in a microwave oven: Ingredients: 1...

It used to be that potato skins are discarded because people thought that they have no value and peeling them would make potatoes more nutritious and look cleaner. This is quite far from the truth. Potato skins are actually the most nutritious part of the potato, as they are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins C and B6, copper, manganese, and potassium. Here is a recipe for a sure hit appetizer for any...