Appetizer Recipes

Easy Homemade Marinated Mushrooms Recipe

December 20, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Easy Homemade Marinated Mushrooms Recipe

Homemade marinated mushrooms make a very tasty appetizer.  Marinated mushrooms are a great addition to the party table!  This recipe for marinated mushrooms is very easy and very tasty, and only takes 15 minutes to make. Easy Homemade Marinated Mushrooms Recipe Preparation time: 5 minute(s) Cooking time: 15 minute(s) Number of servings (yield): 8...

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Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe

October 19, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe

Making hummus yourself is extremely easy when you follow my easy homemade hummus recipe.  You don’t even have to cook anything!  The only tasks you need to do are opening a can of chickpeas, peeling a garlic clove, squeezing a lemon and pressing button of the food processor :) This homemade hummus is made...

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Nut-Free Charoset Recipe

April 21, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
Nut-Free Charoset Recipe

Charoset is one of the foods on Jewish Passover Seder plate.  Charoset is a symbol of the mortar that Jewish slaves used to build the pyramids in Egypt.  Traditional version of the Charoset contains lots of nuts, which is a problem for those who are allergic to nuts.  This version of the Charoset is...

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How To Make Homemade Pita Chips In A Microwave

March 5, 2011
By Melanie Mendelson
How To Make Homemade Pita Chips In A Microwave

It is easy to make pita chips yourself at home.  All you need is some leftover pita bread (the pocket pita kind) and the microwave. Here are the directions for homemade pita chips recipe: Step 1: Cut pita into small triangles (the triangles should be the size of the chips). Step 2: Separate the...

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Russian Eggplant Salad “Odessa”

October 17, 2010
By Melanie Mendelson
Russian Eggplant Salad “Odessa”

This is a very easy authentic Russian eggplant recipe that can be served as either appetizer or a side dish.  It originated in Odessa, Ukraine (when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union), and that’s why it’s known as “Odessa salad”.  This salad is often served in Russian restaurants in the US, and also...

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Russian Sweet Bell Peppers And Onions Recipe

July 31, 2009
By Melanie Mendelson
Russian Sweet Bell Peppers And Onions Recipe

This is a Russian recipe of an appetizer made with sauteed bell peppers and onions.  It tastes best when served cold. Ingredients For Russian Sweet Bell Peppers And Onions Recipe: 5 bell peppers 3 onions 3 tbsp oil 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tsp salt 4 tsp sugar 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tbsp vinegar...

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Baba Ganoush Recipe

May 12, 2008
By Melanie Mendelson
Baba Ganoush Recipe

Baba ganoush (also sometimes spelled as “baba ghanoush“,  “baba ghanough” or “Baba ghanouj“) is a Middle-Eastern eggplant dip.  This recipe for baba ganoush is authentic and tastes just as good as the baba ganoush in Middle-Eastern restaurants! Ingredients For Baba Ganoush Recipe: 2 large eggplants 2 garlic cloves 4 tbsp tahini Juice from 1...

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California Rolls Recipe – How To Make Sushi Rolls At Home

May 7, 2008
By Melanie Mendelson
California Rolls Recipe – How To Make Sushi Rolls At Home

Are you a big fan of california sushi rolls?  Do you love to eat the california rolls, but don’t have the money to spend getting sushi at Japanese restaurants?  You can still have your roll and eat it too, even on a budget :)  Your solution is to make the california rolls at home! ...

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How To Make The Easiest Simple Guacamole Recipe

May 1, 2008
By Melanie Mendelson
How To Make The Easiest Simple Guacamole Recipe

This simple recipe for easiest guacamole ever is for true avocado lovers!  This guacamole recipe uses just one ingredient – avocado itself (plus some salt)!  If you love the pure taste of avocado, you need to make this guacamole recipe – you’ll be glad you did. The easiest guacamole recipe doesn’t use any fillers...

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