Tag Archives: Appetizers

Mini Corndogs

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 18 April, 2014 None comments

I made these in a mad rush to get my son to eat something since forcing fluids was not only getting old and time consuming, but I knew my little man needed some nutrients to fill his little tummy. I had the idea to use corn bread mix plus hot dogs that were previously thawed in the refrigerator and see if I could get him to eat this muffin.

It worked, he had a couple bites which was huge for the little man. :) Yay! He made mommy so proud.

Ingredients:

  • Jiffy Corn Bread Mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 3 kosher hot dogs

Mix together the mix, egg and milk.

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Line a muffin tin with paper and fill 1/3 full.

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Cut hotdogs into threes and lay sideways. Batter does not need to cover the hotdog, this will take place automatically when baking.

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Top with shredded cheese for added flavor.

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Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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Beware, these are beyond delicious and better for you than corndogs and you would fry a corndog and these are simply baked. :)

Meatball Buns

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 12 April, 2014 None comments

Meatball buns are a great appetizer for a party or simply for a delicious snack. They are incredibly easy and VIOLA you have a tasty treat. My son loves them as well! :)

Ingredients:

  • Pillsbury Biscuits
  • String Cheese
  • Frozen Meatballs

On a greased cookie sheet separate the biscuits in half (they are took thick if you leave them whole)

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Separated biscuits

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Place meatball in the middle

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Top with cheese and fold up.

Bake in the oven at 375 for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.

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Enjoy warm with a side of marinara or by themselves. :)

Almond Pesto

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 11 March, 2014 None comments

I love Pesto and you all should make it especially this time of year. I bought my basil plant about a week ago and have already made a batch of Almond Pesto. You can make so many different types of pesto and even freeze it in an airtight plastic bag.

Ingredients:

  • 2 Large handfuls of fresh Basil
  • ½ cup fresh parmesan cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 handful of raw almonds*
  • ¼ cup EVOO or Grapeseed Oil (You may need more)

Simply add all ingredients to a food processor.

Pesto goes on anything and everything. For a yummy appetizer serve on Baggett chips. Serve on grilled cheese, or use in anything to create a sauce with terrific flavor.
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*Pine nuts work great in pesto but I like to switch it up from time to time even adding additional flavors to give a bit of a spice!

Artichoke Dip

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 21 January, 2014 None comments

Sunday we went to some friends to watch the Seahawks game against the 49ers and I took scrumptious artichoke dip as a football side. This dish was probably 60% consumed by ME! I couldn’t stop eating. I consumed cornbread muffins, chips and an amazing blue cheese pecan dip, caramel and apples, salted caramel cookies and this artichoke dip. I was so full I literally had no chili for dinner. My poor tummy.

It was exactly what I think football is all about.

Everyone loved this dish so much so, I figured it should be shared.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can artichokes, chopped

  • 1 cup mayo

  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

  • 1 4oz can diced green chillies

Preheat oven to 400

Comine all ingredients reserving 1/2 cup parmesan. Sprinkle with garlic salt and salt and pepper to taste; mix well.

I used a small oval serving dish a bit smaller than an 8×8. Spread dip in dish and sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese on top.

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Bake at 400 for 20 minutws or until bubbly.

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Daddy and Cooper enjoy some yummy chili

Cooper and his friend thoroughly enjoyed there playtime as well as all the snack food.

Cilantro Spread

Posted by Delightfully Doable on 8 March, 2013 None comments

This delicious spread was created tonight specifically for a warm salami sandwich and realizing I wasn’t in the mood for a sandwich while making the spread. I decided I would make some chicken nuggets as an easy go to dinner, along with some grilled fish. A pretty random meal actually, but wanted a little of both just because it sounded good. I must say it was delicious so much so that I decided I need to share this yummy spread.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Mayo
  • ½ cup chopped Cilantro
  • ¼ cup Taboulie

You can make your taboulie or buy it. If you make it you will have plenty for salads, crackers, or this cilantro spread. Taboulie is a wonderful, healthy snack and very versatile.

It was actually pretty incredible I almost had more cilantro spread than actual chicken nuggets. J You could pretty much use this on anything; fish, burgers, crackers, sandwiches and much more. Hope you enjoy.