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Olives A La Sevillana
From the picnic feature in our summer, 2011, issue of Graze, these flavorful olives are best served at room temperature.
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Portobello Mushroom Bruschetta
Why are these perfect for a party buffet? They are ridiculously easy to make and taste best straight from the oven. The trick is to slice the mushrooms very thinly so they cook quickly. We love them served with shiraz, cabernet or sparkling wine. Variation:...
15-20 appetizers- I'm a dairy free recipe!
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Potato Latkes the Easy Way
Call them pancakes, call them latkes – either way we love them but don’t always have time to grate the potatoes. Frozen hash browns to the rescue! The trick is to drain them very well and get them as dry as you can before mixing up the batter....
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Roasted Garlic Spread
Jump into a big pile of tasty garlic for your next party. This spread is so easy to make you'll laugh yourself silly just thinking about it. And rest assured - the roasting process allows the pungent garlic to mellow out, while at the same time...
Serves 4- I'm a dairy free recipe!
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail
We discovered Ina Garten's recipe for shrimp cocktail to be simple and amazing. You'll never boil shrimp again! If you have time, the sauce is excellent, but most prepared cocktail sauces will do just fine.
serves 6 - 8- I'm a dairy free recipe!
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Rum Melon Balls
Serve as an appetizer or as a light dessert alongside a scoop of lemon sorbet.
Serves 8- I'm a dairy free recipe!
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Shrimp Wontons
Packaged wonton wrappers are so easy to work with and you need very little oil for the pan frying, making this a light and delicious appetizer that is easy to prepare and perfect for passing around at any gathering.
Makes 20-30 wontons- I'm a dairy free recipe!
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Simple Garlic Herb Aioli
If you like mayonnaise, you will love this. Some kind of magic happens when you add fresh garlic and herbs to an already excellent condiment. It’s lush, flavorful and just a little tangy from the lemon juice. We like Delouis French aioli, but most...
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Smoked Oyster Pate
If you’ve ever wondered what to do with canned oysters, this is it! Creamy and smoky with a hint of heat, this quick holiday appetizer is sure to surprise and please all of your hungry guests. Pair with a bubbly white wine like Pacific Rim’s...
Serves a party of 12- I'm a dairy free recipe!
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Smoked Trout Dip
This dip is super simple and amazingly delicious. It’s smoky, savory and surprisingly not “fishy” tasting. The horseradish adds just the right zing. It’s quick to make and improves with time in the fridge so go ahead; make it a...
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