Cooking Forum - Appetizers http://www.spiceplace.com/forums/ Recipes for foods to get the appetite going. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:51:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.spiceplace.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Cooking Forum - Appetizers http://www.spiceplace.com/forums/ Anti-Vampire Popcorn snack http://www.spiceplace.com/forums/appetizers/6546-anti-vampire-popcorn-snack.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:55:10 GMT With all the vampire shows, I had to come up with something appropriate. You could also call it anti romance popcorn... ;) Anti-Vampire Popcorn Snack 1 bag Microwave Popcorn -- popped 2 cups crisp wheat square cereal 2 cups Cheddar cheese-flavored goldfish crackers 1 can shoestring... With all the vampire shows, I had to come up with something appropriate. You could also call it anti romance popcorn... ;)

Anti-Vampire Popcorn Snack

1 bag Microwave Popcorn -- popped
2 cups crisp wheat square cereal
2 cups Cheddar cheese-flavored goldfish crackers
1 can shoestring potatoes -- (1 3/4 ounce)
1 cup unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Prepare popcorn as directed on the packaged. Remove any unpopped kernels. In a large bowl, combine popcorn, cereal, crackers, shoestring potatoes and peanuts. Place margarine in a 2-cup microwave-safe measuring cup. Microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted.

Stir in parsley flakes, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder. Drizzle seasoned mixture over popcorn mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Toss until evenly coated. Transfer half of mixture to ungreased 12 x 8-inch microwave safe dish. Microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once halfway through heating. Spread on paper towels to cool. Repeat with remaining mixture.

Yield: 12 cups ]]> Appetizers CanMan http://www.spiceplace.com/forums/appetizers/6546-anti-vampire-popcorn-snack.html Mini-Caprese Appetizers http://www.spiceplace.com/forums/appetizers/6515-mini-caprese-appetizers.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:20:17 GMT Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Lay them on a plate, cut side down. Cut cubes of fresh mozzarella, just a little smaller than the tomato halves. Tear basil leaves into large pieces. With a decorative pick, spear a basil piece, then a cube of cheese, then stick it into a tomato half. ... Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Lay them on a plate, cut side down.

Cut cubes of fresh mozzarella, just a little smaller than the tomato halves.

Tear basil leaves into large pieces.

With a decorative pick, spear a basil piece, then a cube of cheese, then stick it into a tomato half.

Very lightly drizzle balsamic vinaigrette around the tomatoes.
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