party food & appetizers

SoWal Guide

Mar 14, '08 · 5:53 PM6,797

let's share some good stuff. spring time usually means parties and get togethers. surely we all need some new recipes to try! here is one I got from a good friend today, and it looks pretty yummy.

I'm such a gorgonzola ho that I would probably use this instead of blue cheese. but I already have a gorgonzola sauce that I love to use for penne or as a dip, so maybe I will try this one with the blue. :confused:

enjoy.

Warm Blue Cheese Dip with Garlic and Bacon
Prep Time: 30 Minutes (how slow do these people work?)
Cook Time: 30 Minutes (not as brown, but you can stick it in the microwave)
Ready In: 1 Hour
Yields: 14 servings

INGREDIENTS:

7 slices bacon, crumbled (I?ve made it with real bacon bits, but real, crisp bacon is mo? better. The microwave, ready to heat and eat is just fine, plus you don?t spatter up the stove.)

2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (I?ve used prepared stuff from a jar, as well as garlic powder)

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup half-and-half (Milk works fine)

4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (Or more...)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (dried works too)

3 tablespoons (or more), toasted, chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook bacon to crisp. If using fresh garlic, cook till soft. (see why I use the prepared stuff?)
3. Place cream cheese and half-and-half in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer or by hand until blended. Stir in bacon, garlic, blue cheese, pecans and chives. Transfer mixture to a 1 quart baking dish.
4. Bake covered in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.

The original recipe said it?s great with vegetables. HA!
I like it on Wheat Thins ? or just a spoon!

You know, a little scoop on top of a nice grilled steak would be fierce!

:drool:

Replies

SoWal Expert

Mar 14, '08 · 6:11 PM#2

O M G.

SoWal GuideAuthor

Mar 14, '08 · 6:19 PM#3

O M G.

see why I refuse to diet in this new year? :rolling:

SoWal Insider

Mar 14, '08 · 6:25 PM#4

O M G.

OMG is right. :drool:

Beach Fanatic

Mar 14, '08 · 6:41 PM#5

Baked Parmesan and Garlic Dip

Ingredients
2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped (won't hurt to add in one more onion!)
1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing, use Hellman's mayo for this)
1(8ounce )package cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1-2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
black pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions
1 Set oven to 350 degrees.
2 Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3 In a bowl combine the mayo, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic together until well combined and smooth.
4 Add in chopped onions and mix to combine, season with black pepper (if using).
5 transfer to the baking dish.
6 Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Serve with Ritz crackers or Fritos scoops

SoWal GuideAuthor

Mar 14, '08 · 6:43 PM#6

Baked Parmesan and Garlic Dip

Ingredients
2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped (won't hurt to add in one more onion!)
1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing, use Hellman's mayo for this)
1(8ounce )package cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1-2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
black pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions
1 Set oven to 350 degrees.
2 Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3 In a bowl combine the mayo, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic together until well combined and smooth.
4 Add in chopped onions and mix to combine, season with black pepper (if using).
5 transfer to the baking dish.
6 Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Serve with Ritz crackers or Fritos scoops

wow, is this like a fancy onion dip? looks rich and yum!

SoWal Insider

Mar 14, '08 · 6:45 PM#7

Here's ONE of my indulgent dip recipes. It is to die for imo.

Hot Creamy Sausage Dip

1 lb Bob Evans zesty hot roll sausage
5 Green onions - chopped, divided
1 cup Sour cream
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Grated parmesan cheese
1 tiny jar Chopped pimientos - drained

Recipe Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
In large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble sausage until no longer pink. Remove from heat, drain off drippings and add all remaining ingredients except one green onion. Pour into one quart baking dish.
Bake 20-25 minutes until bubbly.
Garnish with remaining green onion. Keep warm, and serve with Melba toast, sesame or wheat crackers.
Refrigerate leftovers. Can be reheated for later serving.

Beach Fanatic

Mar 14, '08 · 6:50 PM#8

wow, is this like a fancy onion dip? looks rich and yum!

It really does not remind of onion dip because it is baked, it is very yummy. I mean you definitely taste the onion but the baking makes it very thick, almost like a spread.

SoWal GuideAuthor

Mar 14, '08 · 7:06 PM#9

Here's ONE of my indulgent dip recipes. It is to die for imo.

Hot Creamy Sausage Dip

ummmmmmmmmmmmmm........... sausage dip....... :wave:

this one is different from the velveeta sausage dip I like to bathe in. looks equally dippable.

SoWal Insider

Mar 14, '08 · 8:47 PM#10

ummmmmmmmmmmmmm........... sausage dip....... this one is different from the velveeta sausage dip I like to bathe in. looks equally dippable.

You havin' a par-tay r what?!? If so, invite Uncle Timmy's mom and request her humus with the roasted pine nuts. Obviously, Punzy cannot partake. Let me know when and where and I can be there in less than 6 hours. ;-)

SoWal GuideAuthor

Mar 14, '08 · 9:39 PM#11

You havin' a par-tay r what?!? If so, invite Uncle Timmy's mom and request her humus with the roasted pine nuts. Obviously, Punzy cannot partake. Let me know when and where and I can be there in less than 6 hours. ;-)

she does need to be on here posting that recipe! maybe I'll email and ask her for it.

SoWal Insider

Mar 14, '08 · 9:51 PM#12

she does need to be on here posting that recipe! maybe I'll email and ask her for it.

Send along if you get it. Yum! ;-)

Beach Fanatic

Mar 14, '08 · 10:08 PM#13

Good recipes!! I love anything with lots of cheese. I was needing something different to take to a get together on Sunday.Thanks!! :clap:

SoWal GuideAuthor

Mar 14, '08 · 10:10 PM#14

Send along if you get it. Yum! ;-)

I have put in our request. that hummus is awesome.

SoWal Insider

Mar 14, '08 · 10:44 PM#15

I have put in our request. that hummus is awesome.

Wish I had some right now. :wave:

Beach Fanatic

Mar 15, '08 · 7:07 AM#16

Layered Crab Dip
prep time: 15min

Ingredients & Directions:

1st Layer: Blend all & spread in dish - 12 oz. cream cheese, 1T Worcestershire Sauce, 2T Sour Cream, 1T lemon juice, 1 shallot grated, Dash of Garlic Salt

2nd Layer: Mix together & spread over 1st layer - 3/4 small bottle of cocktail sauce, horseradish & cracked black pepper to taste

3rd Layer: Spread over 2nd layer - At least 6 oz. of Drained Lump white crabmeat

Chill & Garnish. Serve with crackers.

This can be made ahead of time. Wait until right before you serve to add the chilled crabmeat.

Beach Fanatic

Mar 15, '08 · 7:35 AM#17

Here's a variation on the tried & true Rotel dip.

2 8 oz packages of cream cheese (not low-fat!!)
1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 pound sauage, browned (use the hot if you really like spicy stuff)

Melt the cream cheese, add Rotel and sausage. Serve with some sort of scoop chip (Fritos, Doritos, etc). You want to get maximum dip to chip ratio.

Beach Lover

Mar 15, '08 · 5:44 PM#18

Baked Parmesan and Garlic Dip

Ingredients
2 medium sweet onions, finely chopped (won't hurt to add in one more onion!)
1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing, use Hellman's mayo for this)
1(8ounce )package cream cheese, softened
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1-2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
black pepper, to taste (optional)

Directions
1 Set oven to 350 degrees.
2 Lightly spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
3 In a bowl combine the mayo, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and garlic together until well combined and smooth.
4 Add in chopped onions and mix to combine, season with black pepper (if using).
5 transfer to the baking dish.
6 Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

Serve with Ritz crackers or Fritos scoops

This receipe looks great and I just might be able to make it :clap:

. I shouldn't be looking at this stuff on an empty stomach.

picky

Mar 16, '08 · 12:03 AM#19

Tootsie, after my father becomes a Catholic on Easter, my parents are treating us to a feast at the Ritz Carlton in Naples. The chef e-mailed my mother the menu (I pasted it, not very well, but you get the gist). There are tons of ideas here! I promise I will sample everything and let you know what makes the best party food. :clap:

Chilled Seafood Display

Poached Gulf Shrimp, Lemon and Cocktail Sauce

Snow Crab Claws, Cognac Sauce

Fresh Shucked Maine Oysters, Traditional Accompaniments

Domestic Caviar with Brown Bread and Garniture

Assorted Sushi Maki Rolls, Seaweed Salad

Mixed Salad Selections

*Classic Caesar with Traditional Condiments

*Udon Noodle and Arugula Salad, Citrus Sesame Vinaigrette,

Five spice roasted chicken

*Mixed Garden Greens with Blue Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes

Candy Walnut, Dried Cranberries, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Composed Chilled Salad Presentations

*Spring Asparagus and Wild Watercress, Mimosa Dressing

*Vine Ripe Tomatoes and Jonah Crab Salad

*Ambrosia Fruit Salad

*Mediterranean Salad, Aged Sherry Vinaigrette

*Kohlrabi and Cabbage Slaw, tart Cider Vinaigrette

*Assorted Deviled Eggs

*Creamed Root Celery and Hearts of Palm,

House Smoked Lake Superior Whitefish

*Yukon Gold Potato salad with Italian meats, provolone

and red wine vinaigrette

House Cured Salmon

Smoked and Pastrami Varieties

Traditional Garnish, Corn & Chive Bilini

Soups

*Lamb Broth with Barley, Spring Vegetables

Slow Roasted Lamb Sausage

*Veloute of Seasonal Wild Mushrooms

Chef?s to Carve

*Herb Crusted Strip Loin,

Creamy Horseradish Sauce

*Sugar Glazed Ham, Bourbon Sauce

Vanilla Spiked Roasted Pineapple

Action Stations

*Rosemary Glazed Lamb Chops,

Ragout of Potato, Spring Onion, Malt Vinegar and Grain Mustard

*Wok Steamed Atlantic Salmon, Tea Leaf Steamed Vegetables

Lemongrass Butter Sauce

*Gulf Coast Shrimp Paella with House Made Chorizo,

Saffron Rice

Vegetable Station

Harvest Blended Rice

Assorted Roasted Root Vegetables

Green Beans and Honey Glazed Carrots

Butter Milk Whipped Mashed Potatoes

Creamed Spinach

Grand Dessert Buffet

Pastry Chef Selection of Pastries

Ice Cream and Cookies

Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry Ice Cream

Assorted Sundae Toppings and Sauces

Assortment of Ritz-Carlton House-made cookies

International & Domestic Cheese
*Featuring a Grande selection of fine artesian cheeses,
Candied Fruits and Pickles
*Gourmet Artesian Bread Selection
Variety of House made Conserves, Jams and Whipped Spreads

SoWal GuideAuthor

Mar 16, '08 · 12:24 AM#20

Here's a variation on the tried & true Rotel dip.

2 8 oz packages of cream cheese (not low-fat!!)
1 can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 pound sauage, browned (use the hot if you really like spicy stuff)

Melt the cream cheese, add Rotel and sausage. Serve with some sort of scoop chip (Fritos, Doritos, etc). You want to get maximum dip to chip ratio.

you forgot to add: secretly swipe dip from your hostess, put the entire bowl in your big ass purse and haul it home so you can eat it all yourself. this is so good. my bil makes it every time we get together and you can bet its always a hit.

and MERMY! that menu is so beautiful. what a feast you shall have as you celebrate your dad. I hope you take some pix of your Dad on his happy day. and of course your report due to the board.

Edited Mar 16, '08 · 12:27 AM

picky

Mar 16, '08 · 12:48 AM#21

you forgot to add: secretly swipe dip from your hostess, put the entire bowl in your big ass purse and haul it home so you can eat it all yourself. this is so good. my bil makes it every time we get together and you can bet its always a hit.

and MERMY! that menu is so beautiful. what a feast you shall have as you celebrate your dad. I hope you take some pix of your Dad on his happy day. and of course your report due to the board.

Oh, Tootsie, I will have lots to say. Not only is my father converting but all my siblings will be there as well. I haven't a doubt I will have more fodder for posting than anyone rightfully should. :rolling:

If anything tastes especially good maybe I could wheedle the recipe out of the chef. Ya think?

SoWal Expert

Mar 16, '08 · 8:37 AM#22

Oh, Tootsie, I will have lots to say. Not only is my father converting but all my siblings will be there as well. I haven't a doubt I will have more fodder for posting than anyone rightfully should.

If anything tastes especially good maybe I could wheedle the recipe out of the chef. Ya think?

Remember my pumpkin cheesecake story......

Skunky

Mar 16, '08 · 9:35 AM#23

Hot crab dip from Cowgirl Kitchen :clap:

SoWal Insider

Mar 16, '08 · 9:58 AM#24

Hot crab dip from Cowgirl Kitchen

are you telling secrets that should not be told???? :lol:

you gonna be in truuuuuuuuble!!

SoWal Insider

Mar 16, '08 · 10:01 AM#25

I have to say that our very own Beach Bummett and Lisa at the Beach made - yes made- a wonderful crab and cream cheese hot appetizer.

Ok, now that you have picked yourself up from the floor from disbelief and shock I am telling you that it is true.

BB or LATB please post that wonderful app as it was to die for.

BB also makes a mean shrimp chowder!!!!

FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com

Mar 16, '08 · 10:05 AM#26

I think I could write a book on this subject alone....:roll: I have so many recipes...My ex & I used to have a Christmas party every year...I would make about 40 different appetizers.... :yikes:

I would usually start prep about a month early.
Toots...Vic & I loved this dip...and it would be good with toasted walnuts as well...I love blue cheese & walnuts. I love gorgonzola, too... :wub: