Appetizers
Game Day Eats: Pimento Cheese and Bacon Bites
Still on the hunt for a finger food that'll complete your Super Bowl Sunday? Consider serving the sliders and wings with a cheesy, toasty Southern snack that'll please just about anyone. Seriously, it's melted pimento cheese, crunchy baguette, and crispy bits of bacon — how can you go wrong?
Sliders Two Ways — Beginner and Expert
A nationwide celebration as big as the Super Bowl is the perfect occasion for serving all-American hamburgers. Translate them into game day eats by passing around plates of bite-sized sliders. Keep them simple (and not too sloppy!) by topping them sparingly with caramelized onions.
Taste Test: Stonemill Kitchens Dips
Although I do enjoy football, I really think of Super Bowl Sunday as an excuse to go all out with a dazzling array of dips. I make a few from scratch, like buffalo chicken and nacho cheese, and I also buy a few for the sake of convenience. So when I recently received some Stonemill Kitchens spreads and dips, I couldn't wait to see if they made the cut for my massive Super Bowl spread.
Game Day Eats: Bacon-Wrapped Barbecued Shrimp
When I think of a game day, it always involves food sensations. The scent of bacon wafting through the air, the sticky fingers that require licking clean, the lingering heat from a spicy sauce that causes lips to tingle. A dish that exemplifies these sentiments?
Do You Marinate Your Own Cheese?
Do You Marinate Your Own Cheese?
Yes. Marinated cheese is an easy, delicious appetizer.
Potato Skins Two Ways — Beginner and Expert
For those of you who are planning a Super Bowl bash this year, ditch the pretzels and chips in favor of some homemade potato skins. If you're worried about it all coming together, stick to the simple and sweet: nothing but meaty russet potato skins, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Or, win over fans with a fully-loaded version, topped off with crisp-cooked bacon, sautéed peppers and onions, and oozing cheddar cheese.
Killer App: Clams Oreganata
Clams are quickly becoming a staple in my appetizer arsenal. They're my go-to shellfish when I'm sick of shrimp. I've made clams casino, grilled clams, and over the long weekend, I tried clams oreganata.
YumTV: Filet Mignon Crostini Is a Sophisticated Killer App
Looking for an elegant but easy appetizer to serve at your next party? Take a tip from Chef Meg Hall and make filet mignon crostini. These decadent bite-sized canapes consist of crispy toast topped with succulent beef and creamy crème fraîche.
Burning Question: Aren't Hors d'oeuvres Just Appetizers?
PartySugar makes some killer appetizers, but even the party-planning guru has admitted there are some things about starters that leave her scratching her head. Recently, she pondered: is there a difference between appetizers and hors d'oeuvres?
Although both are meant to foster an appetite and they're listed as the same thing in Wikipedia, there is a subtle difference between the two courses.
Salmon and Potato Bites Two Ways — Beginner and Expert
Are you staying in this New Year's Eve? If you're one of the many throwing an intimate gathering or attending a house party, consider counting down the clock with elegant salmon-topped potato bites.
Smoked salmon, cream, and grated potato pancakes are a classic pairing — but on a busy night like New Year's Eve, skip the labor-intensive task of grating potatoes and halve them instead.
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