Tag: Appetizers

Warm Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip

Warm Spinach and Caramelized Onion Dip

I absolutely love warm spinach dip but unfortunately, I am not a fan of artichokes, so it has been difficult to find a recipe for this party standby that I adore. I finally cracked the secret to warm spinach dip by adapting Ina Garten’s Spinach 

Super Bowl Nachos

Super Bowl Nachos

I could not care less about sports. That being said, Super Bowl snacks are delightful. Chicken wings, spinach dip, fried mozzarella sticks, chips and salsa- I love them all. But nachos are especially delicious. I must note that these are not just any nachos, they 

Rye Toasts

Rye Toasts

These are a very retro appetizer that remind me of the parties my parents would host back in the day. They just epitomize my childhood Christmas memories. Tasting them brings me right back to our large Christmas Eve gatherings. The cheese mixture can be made several days ahead of time, and spread onto the rye toasts just prior to broiling. The black olives, scallions, and curry and chili powder provide just the right amount of seasoning and the rye bread gets nice and toasty under the broiler. It just wouldn’t be Christmas without these tasty cheesy toasts. 

Rye Toasts

Serves: who knows, my family devours them, but I would say 4 slices per person unless there are several other appetizers

Ingredients:

  • 2 packages small cocktail rye bread
  • 16 oz. bar Sharp Cheddar Cheese, grated
  • ½ cup finely chopped black olives
  • ½ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • ½ cup shredded American cheese
  • ½ cup Mayo
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

  1. This couldn’t be easier. Mix together all ingredients (except the rye bread itself, of course) with a fork. Spread about 2 teaspoons of mixture on each slice of cocktail bread. Line bread slices on a sheet pan or broiler pan. Broil under medium heat for 4-8 minutes until the cheese melts and begins brown. Warning: Keep an eye on them, they burn quickly.

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