Tomato and Basil Crostini

4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
12 to 16 slices French bread (baguette type)
1 large clove garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Zest o ...

Mini Bagels with Crab Spread

12 miniature bagels, split
1 (8 ounce) container soft-style cream
    cheese with olives and pimiento
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horser ...

Bloody Mary Bites

1 pint cherry tomatoes
Vodka (to cover)*
Coarse kosher salt (can also use regular salt)

The day before, peel the tomatoes by dipping in boiling water for 10 seconds then plunging ...

Cheesecake Dip

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 pint fresh strawberries
1/4 cup graham ...

Deviled Ham Ring Appetizer

bettyboop50 6/9/01 8:39:29 am

This is another appetizer from my catering list. It is perfect for entertaining. Serve with your favorite breads, crackers, etc. I serve it on ...

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

8 ounces good quality bleu cheese such
    as Roquefort, Gorgonzola or Stilton
12 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worce ...

Cucumber Sandwiches

1 large cucumber
1/4 cup onion
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Dash of Tabasco? sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 drop green food coloring
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Chop cuc ...

Pork on Horseback

2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 thin slices boiled ha ...

Crabmeat Knickerbocker

philocrates 12/31/2001 11:46 pm

Source: the Gold Cookbook (Phil's own variation)

First the cocktail...

Put thoroughly chilled, picked, boned and flaked crabmeat (o ...

Antipasto Platter

artsycook 6/11/01 3:53:19 pm

Cheese: Provolone, Mozzarella and fresh mozzarella sliced between slices of ripe tomato

Meats: hard salami, capacola, pepperoni

Olives: Ita ...