Appetizers

[TinkerbellSwt]

I need some help please. I need to know of a good appetizer receipe for a birthday I am attending in a week. I was asked to bring one and I want to bring a good one. One that no one will know its gluten free.

[francelajoie]

My favorite appetizer:

Take a small tub of cream cheese, keeping it's shape, dump it upside down on a plate, top it with a jar of red pepper jelly. Serve with gluten free crackers.

[awesomeame]

how about some escargot? it's gluten free, can be made dairy free, is super cheap, but looks fancy! just show up 30mins before you're supposed to to make it. there are a ton of receipe's over at cooks.com. you could also bring some corn chips & a bought/homemade salsa, possibly cover with cheese?

--matt

[Moongirl]

Artichoke, Olive, and Roasted Pepper Antipasto Recipe

3 red bell peppers

3 yellow bell peppers

2 garlic cloves

2 (14-ounce) cans whole artichoke hearts

2/3 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2/3 cup brine-cured black olives

Quick-roast and peel bell peppers. Cut roasted peppers into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Mince garlic. Rinse and drain artichoke hearts. Pat artichokes dry and cut through stem ends into quarters. Chop parsley.

In a 12-inch heavy skillet cook garlic in oil and butter over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant. Add artichokes and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in roasted peppers, parsley, lemon juice, olives, and salt and pepper to taste until combined.

[penguin]

You didn't need it to be low-fat, right?

This is the only thing my sister really knows how to make. Just kidding, not really. You can serve it with veggies and nut thins!

This particular recipe was hijacked from allrecipes.com

Hot Parmesan Artichoke Dip

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained

1/2 cup minced red onion

1 tablespoon lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

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DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese and onion. When these ingredients are combined, mix in artichoke hearts, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a shallow baking dish.

Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes, or until light brown on top.

[VydorScope]

Does it have to be so facny? Why not a selection of Lays Staxx Potateo chips?

[penguin]

Does it have to be so facny? Why not a selection of Lays Staxx Potateo chips?

Because to women, pot lucks are a competition. One of the many complexities of women's interactions.

Pfft, Lays Staxx

amateur

[VegasCeliacBuckeye]

Because to women, pot lucks are a competition. One of the many complexities of women's interactions.

Pfft, Lays Staxx

amateur

Vydor,

The women will crucify ya for comments like that....

Here are some suggestions:

1. gluten-free Meatballs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs or potato flakes to keep it together) and serve them in Parmesan cradles with Tomato Sauce

2. Velveeta/Sausage Dip -- 2 lbs of velveet cheese cut into squares (I actually nuke them for a few minutes then put it into the crock pot and), cook on low until cheese is almost all melted, then add 1-2 lbs of cooked sausage (hot) then add milk to create the desired consistency (I also add peppers, onions and garlic) -- my friends beg for this dip every year at the superbowl party

3. Toothpick Caprese -- On a Toothpick, place cherry tomatoes (halved), small mozerella cheese ball, basil leaf -- once you are at the party put at crouettes of oilve oil and balsamic vinegar

[hez]

I love bringing cantelope wrapped in procuitto (sp?). Wonderful contrast of sweet and salty.

Hez

[francelajoie]

I love bringing cantelope wrapped in procuitto (sp?). Wonderful contrast of sweet and salty.

Hez

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm...had that as one of the appetizers at my wedding....so good!

Didn't get to enjoy them all that much (it was picture time) I heard people loved them.

[VydorScope]

OKay, FINE Lays Staxx AND Hormel Peperoni then That better?

[Mo92109]

Here is my stuffedd mushroom recipe. I am thinking about trying it with crab next time. They are so good! I used garlic feta instead of blue cheese.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds medium mushrooms

• 6 tablespoons butter

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (Feta)

• 2 Tablespoons chopped green onion

PREPARATION:

Remove stems from mushrooms; chop enough stems to

equal 1/2 cup. Cook 1 pound of the mushroom caps in

3 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat for 5 minutes;

drain off fat. Repeat with remaining 1 pound of mushroom caps and 3 tablespoons butter.

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and blue cheese, mixing until well blended.

Stir in chopped stems and green onions; fill mushroom caps.

Place on cookie sheet and broil until tops are golden brown.

Makes about 40 stuffed mushrooms.

[VegasCeliacBuckeye]

Proscutto and Cantalope -- YUM!!!!!!!!!

[amybeth]

Here's a GOOD one

Cider Sausage

2 pounds Italian sausage

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup chunky applesauce

1 onion, chopped

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DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F

In a large skillet, fry sausage until it is browned. Drain well. Cut.

In a small casserole, combine sausage, brown sugar, applesauce, and onion.

Bake at 325 degrees F 45 minutes.

** It's good by itself, but would be good with gluten-free crackers, too.

Zaps in microwave easily, too.

Have fun!

[jenvan]

how about meatballs? they are easy to make gluten-free...and my dad has a great tangy/spicy sauce that is a family tradition. i could send to you if you like.

[TinkerbellSwt]

Please do jenvan! I am printing all of these receipes! Thank you all for your help! These are great.

Also, jenvan, I wanted to thank you for pointing me in the direction of Tropical Traditions, I received my lotion and creme the other day. I love it!

Tinkerbell

[jenvan]

Please do jenvan! I am printing all of these receipes! Thank you all for your help! These are great.

Also, jenvan, I wanted to thank you for pointing me in the direction of Tropical Traditions, I received my lotion and creme the other day. I love it!

Tinkerbell

Ah! So glad you like it! The stuff is good...was using it last night on my cracked hands--need spring! I will send you the recipe. I will see my dad tommorrow and get it from him then and post this weekend.

[Green12]

I need some help please. I need to know of a good appetizer receipe for a birthday I am attending in a week. I was asked to bring one and I want to bring a good one. One that no one will know its gluten free.

This is my first post, so I hope I am doing this right ....

I love to cook and I am always trying to come up with interesting recipes that allow me to eat well, but are gluten free. Appetizers can be tricky.

-If dairy or nuts is not a problem, a quick and easy appetizer to throw together is a Walnut Goat Cheese Log- just get a small log of goat cheese (plain, herbed, etc.) and roll it in broken up walnut pieces (you can put walnuts in a ziploc bag and break them up with a rolling pin) so they adhere to the sides and make like a walnut crust coating, then place on the center of a platter and arrange your favorite gluten free crackers all around the sides.

You can also take a log of goat cheese and place it on the center of a platter and arrange sliced roasted peppers (jar of marinated red or yellow, or both, that you have drained) on top and around the goat cheese, and then snip up some fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them all around and on top, drizzle with a little olive oil- this makes a pretty presentation. Again serve with your favorite gluten free crackers.

-You can do all kinds of variations of spiced nuts, sweet or savory. These are always a hit when I make them:

Rosemary Cashews

3 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp dried crumbled rosemary

1 1/2 tsp sea salt (this can be adjusted according to taste)

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (less, or omit completely if you don't like things with a kick)

3 cups cashews

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Melt butter in small sauce pan with rosemary, salt, and cayenne pepper. Put cashews in a large bowl and pour melted butter mixture over the cashews, toss to coat. Put on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

-Also, I think someone already mentioned something similar, I alternate a marinated mozzarella ball, a cube or slice of italian sausage, and a marinated artichoke heart on a toothpick or wooden skewer (tip- soak the toothpicks or skewers in water for about 10-15 minutes before using, this makes things slide right on easier and no splintering). This makes tons and seem to go over really well at every gathering I have had. You can get creative by alternating items, i.e. cherry tomatoes, different cubed cheeses, meats, and fruits. You could do cubed ham and large pineapple chunks, there's no limit.

-You can make bruschetta with any of your favorite gluten free breads. I cut slices of bread into strips, brush with olive oil and put on a cookie sheet under the broiler until desired toastiness. Top with anything or use as dippers for dips, a favorite dip of mine and so easy:

White Bean Dip-

1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans (drain and rinse well)

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley

salt

black pepper

Throw the beans, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley into food processor. Pulse until pureed and dip consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. You can put serving bowl in the middle of a plate and arrange the above bruschetta dippers around the bowl or substitute your favorite gluten free crackers or vegetables.

-If it's a casual affair or family style, I might just make up a batch of guacamole and serve alongside a basket of all different colors of corn chips (white or yellow, red, and blue) or make up a cheese tray with a variety of cheeses and cluster grapes all around, or apple slices or sliced pears, or dried fruit like apricots or cranberries, and put along side a bowl of mixed nuts.