By Thomas G
Summer is here and it feels like I have a party or BBQ to attend just about every weekend. I hate to go empty handed, so I turn to some great party foods. I have a bunch of recipes that are easy to prepare and always go over well at any gathering! Here are some simple and delicious recipes for my favorite party foods and appetizers for you to try.
Jalapeno Poppers
You gotta love these! This recipe comes out just like the ones you love from your local pubs and grills.
6 large Jalapenos
6 slices Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (1/23 thick)
flour in a shallow dish
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs, separated
Place the jalapeno peppers in a bowl and add boiling water to cover. Let stand for about 45 minutes or until they become tender. Leave stems on and slit down one side. Remove all of the seeds. Place one slice of cheese inside each pepper, and dust with flour. Heat the oil in a fryer or heavy skillet.
Beat the egg yolks until they become thick. Then, beat the whites until they form peaks. Fold the yolks into the whites and coat each pepper in the egg mixture.
Fry in hot oil turning once. Cook until golden brown.
Onion Dip from Scratch
I know, it's just so easy to grab one of those little packets and a tub of sour cream and have onion dip in a flash. Did you know it's not that much harder to make it from scratch. If you have a party coming up this weekend, I'd definitely try out this recipe for some of the best onion dip you have ever sampled!
2 Tbs olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced onions
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp freshly-ground white pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Heat the olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and salt. Cook the onions until they are caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Mix the remaining ingredients, and then add the cooled onions. Refrigerate and mix well before serving.
Guacamole
Time to party! Fiesta! Why use that pre-made crap when you have all the fresh ingredients at you finger tips?
3 ripe Hass avocados, pitted and peeled
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp ground cumin
3-4 dashes Tabasco sauce
Salt, to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
3 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded, and cut into 1/43 dice
1/4 cup diced (1/43) red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Coarsely mash the avocados in a bowl with the lime juice. Stir in all the remaining ingredients. Enjoy!
Colorful Pepper Appetizers
This is a great recipe for any party and it couldn't be easier to prepare!
1/2 green pepper
1/2 sweet red pepper
1/2 yellow pepper
1/2 orange pepper
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Cut each pepper half into 10 pieces. Place the skin side down in an ungreased ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle with cheese, olives and pepper flakes. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and peppes are crisp-tender.
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