{"id":7746,"date":"2016-01-08T10:05:38","date_gmt":"2016-01-08T17:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=7746"},"modified":"2020-03-22T16:24:00","modified_gmt":"2020-03-22T23:24:00","slug":"appetizer-trio-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/appetizer-trio-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Appetizers &#8211; COLLECTION"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a list of many appetizers that are fairly easy to prepare.&nbsp; Listed appetizers are from magazines, the Internet, TV shows, with many also created by Grandpa.&nbsp; Click on the name of an appetizer to see the related photo or the recipe.<\/p>\n<p>An <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/sides-and-appetizers\/\">Amuse Bouche<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is slightly different though than appetizers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/butter-bean-canape\/\">Butter Bean Canape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/FullSizeRender-72.jpg\">Cheddar and Gruyere Crackers<\/a> &#8211; with misc toppings<\/li>\n<li>Chocolatey Apricots &#8211; Recipe below<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cucumber-hummus-cups-6.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7761\">Cucumber Cups<\/a> &#8211; filled with hummus or cream cheese &#8211; sprinkle with chives<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/FullSizeRender-72.jpg\">Fig and Almond Crackers<\/a> &#8211; with misc toppings<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?safe=off&amp;site=&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=hp&amp;biw=1715&amp;bih=900&amp;q=club+cracker+appetizers&amp;oq=club+cracker+appetizers&amp;gs_l=img.3..0i24.83988.90294.0.90439.30.28.2.0.0.0.186.2481.20j6.26.0....0...1.1.64.img..2.28.2481.R8gJ0PwhnB8\">Ham &amp; Cheese Club Cracker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/cherry_ch_ol.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7764\">Cherry Tomato Cups<\/a> with cheese and olive<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/FullSizeRender-49.jpg\">Lit&#8217;l Smokies Party Animals<\/a> &#8211; Little sausage appetizers<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/olive-moz.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7766\">Mozzerella Olive Kebab<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/opo-plate.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7776\">Olive Pepperoncini Olive Plate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/black_green.jpg\">Olive Salami and Cheese<\/a> &#8211; with black or green olives<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/black_green.jpg\">Olive and Salami Stacks<\/a> with cheddar or mozzarella<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/olive_app.jpg\">Party Snacks<\/a> with cheese, ham, and olive or pickles<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?safe=off&amp;site=&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=hp&amp;biw=1715&amp;bih=900&amp;q=club+cracker+appetizers&amp;oq=club+cracker+appetizers&amp;gs_l=img.3..0i24.83988.90294.0.90439.30.28.2.0.0.0.186.2481.20j6.26.0....0...1.1.64.img..2.28.2481.R8gJ0PwhnB8\">PB&amp;J Club Cracker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/FullSizeRender-69.jpg\">Prosciutto Crisps<\/a> &#8211; with sage leaves and EVOO<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/roasted-garlic-pups.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7760\">Roasted Garlic Pups<\/a> wrapped in puff pastry &#8211; Fold over, bake 350\u00ba 12 minutes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/salam.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7762\">Salami Sandwiches<\/a> with black olive and mozz cheese<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/olive_che.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-7765\">Stuffed Olive<\/a> use cold cut cream cheese or mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?safe=off&amp;site=&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=hp&amp;biw=1715&amp;bih=900&amp;q=club+cracker+appetizers&amp;oq=club+cracker+appetizers&amp;gs_l=img.3..0i24.83988.90294.0.90439.30.28.2.0.0.0.186.2481.20j6.26.0....0...1.1.64.img..2.28.2481.R8gJ0PwhnB8\">Veggie Club Cracker<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/FullSizeRender-72.jpg\">Whole Wheat and Sesame Crackers<\/a> &#8211; with misc toppings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sprinkle on top or on the plate. Add to taste:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chili flake<\/li>\n<li>Fresh oregano<\/li>\n<li>Minced garlic<\/li>\n<li>Lemon zest<\/li>\n<li>Crushed black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Serve with grilled bread or crackers<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few slightly more complex appetizers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/bacalao\/\">Bocalao Croquettes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/choriza-a-la-sidra\/\">Choriza a la Sidra<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are some brief descriptions.&nbsp; Let your imagination go wild.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Antipasta Skewers<\/strong> &#8211; Use rosemary twigs for skewers.&nbsp; Clean twig, leaving a bit on the end.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caprese Cracker<\/strong> &#8211; Thin slice of tomato or sun dried tomato, mozzarella and basil leaf.&nbsp; Garnish with a few drops of EVOO.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chip Scoops<\/strong> &#8211; Use a slice of cheese to isolate the chip from the liquid, then add salsa or guacamole.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicken Nibs<\/strong> &#8211; Dip cooked chicken pieces in honey, let drip dry, then roll in sesame seeds.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chocolatey Apricots<\/strong> &#8211; Spear apricots on a toothpick, then dip in softened chocolate.&nbsp; Let cool and set.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Donut Holes<\/strong> &#8211; Dip in caramel syrup, let drip dry, then roll in crushed praline chips.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endive Scoops<\/strong> &#8211; Wash endive leaves, fill with cheese mixture (4 oz goat cheese, 2 oz cream cheese, 1 T parsley, 1 T chives, 1 T lemon zest), top with Proscuitto (crisped in oven at 375\u00ba) and top with diced jalape\u00f1o (Soaked 5 minutes in hot liquid :: 1\/4 C white vinegar, 1\/4 C water, 2 tsp sugar, 1 clove garlic)<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fried Mozz Stick Wraps<\/strong> &#8211; Halve fried mozzarella stick, pair with an avocado slice, then wrap in precooked bacon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goat Cheese Crostini <\/strong>-Start with a block of goat cheese.&nbsp; Chop together tarragon, parsley, thyme and mint.&nbsp; Roll the block into a round log, roll it through the diced greens till much thinner, then wrap and refrigerate.&nbsp; Put slices on crostini with sundried tomato and a basil chiffonade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoked Salmon<\/strong> &#8211; Put on cracker and garnish with a bit of fresh ground black pepper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomato Dip<\/strong> &#8211; Heat EVOO, garlic, tomato, basil and salt.&nbsp; Blend and serve hot with bread pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The point is:&nbsp; If it is edible, it can be turned into an appetizer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a list of many appetizers that are fairly easy to prepare.&nbsp; Listed appetizers are from magazines, the Internet, TV shows, with many also created by Grandpa.&nbsp; Click on the name of an appetizer to see the related photo or the recipe. An Amuse Bouche is slightly different though than appetizers. Butter Bean Canape &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/appetizer-trio-2\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Appetizers &#8211; COLLECTION&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[180,196,206],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-book-appetizers","category-collection-index","category-great-for-a-holiday"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7746","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7746"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7746\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19100,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7746\/revisions\/19100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}