Light Appetizers

Healthy Easter Brunch Recipes

March 29, 2013
Berry Stuffed Crepes

Do you have plans for Easter Sunday?  Czech Crepes filled with Berries and Cream Here at the Rimkus house, we’ve decided to serve brunch this Easter. In fact, I thought a crepe bar would be a whole lot of fun, so crepes it is!

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Is Super Bowl Sunday About Football or Amazing Appetizers?

January 31, 2013
Darling Baby Jason

In our house, Super Bowl Sunday is all about football. The food comes in a close second place. When my son was a toddler, who knew his life’s passion would be football? We certainly didn’t, but here we are 30 years later still going to Friday night high school football games. Jason’s a head coach [...]

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You Can Count on Recipes Passed from Friend to Friend – Spicy Three Bean Dip with Chips

December 27, 2012
Carol

When I need a go-to recipe, I count on friends to come through. Family tested recipes are all well and good, but why not mix it up and serve up something new?

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Do You Need a Last Minute Appetizer? Try This Easy Salmon and Cream Cheese Spread

December 24, 2012
Salmon and Cream Cheese Appetizer

When it comes to last minute appetizer recipes, this salmon spread from Angie’s Recipes tops my list. It doesn’t get any easier than mixing together a can of salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, a splash of zesty lemon and some mild green onions.

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I’ve Run Out of Ideas For Easy and Healthy Holiday Appetizer Recipes!

December 8, 2012
Goat Cheese, Cucumber and Bacon Appetizers

I’m bored with the same old appetizers. The thought of another platter of vegetables with Ranch dip might just send me over the edge.  I don’t want to see plates of crackers and cheese, or those little smoky sausages smothered in barbecue sauce for a long time to come. That’s when I decided to visit my [...]

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Bacon! Cucumber, Goat Cheese and Bacon Appetizers

October 26, 2012
Goat Cheese, Cucumber and Bacon Appetizers

My husband and I need to lose a few pounds before the holiday season tests our self control and those few pounds turn into many. Axing calories means eliminating the extras in the pantry. Extras are anything that doesn’t fit into a weight loss scenario like the Pop chips I adore, the peanut butter and jelly [...]

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I Love Meals The Serve Double-Duty . . . Spicy Garlic Chili Shrimp Salad

August 9, 2012
Spicy Shrimp Salad

When I can serve the same dish two days in a row and there’s not a complaint to be heard about leftovers, then that’s a meal I’ll serve again. This salad recipe was incredibly easy to pull together thanks to a carton of lemony yogurt and a container of pre-cooked salad shrimp. We served our [...]

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Watch These Quick-to-Make Appetizers Disappear! Tortilla Land Italian Flat Bread

July 27, 2012
Tortilla Land Italian Flatbread Appetizers

When Amy offered to send over Tortilla Land’s fresh tortillas, I was quick to reply with an emphatic - Yes please!

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Pizza Doesn’t Have to be a Diet Breaker! Easy Cheesy Sausage Pizza Muffins

June 8, 2012
Pizza Muffins

I’m a pizza fiend, but those slices of cheesy pizza destroy any dreams I have of keeping my calories in check for the day. I simply can’t stop myself from taking that second - sometimes third - slice.

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Keep on the Lookout for Mini Sweet Peppers and Stuff them with Kale and Quinoa

April 26, 2012

Have you spotted packages of mini sweet peppers in the produce section of your grocery store yet? If not, you’re missing out!

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