Appetizers2

6-Beef on Orange Slices

You'll Need:
4 large navel oranges
1/2 small onion minced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp oil
8 oz. extra-lean ground round beef
1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
Procedure:

Peel the oranges. Cut each crosswise into 4 thick slices. Arrange on a platter. In a 10" no-stick skillet, combine the onions, garlic, water, and oil. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, or until the onions are soft but not browned. Add the beef. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink. Add the peppers, brown sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, or until the liquid evaporates. Add the cilantro. Stir well to combine. Top each orange slice with the beef mixture.

7-Beefy Cheese Ball

You'll Need:
1 jar sliced dried beef, rinsed and finely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup dairy sour cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
Procedure:

Combine 1/4 cup of the dried beef, cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese and horseradish; blend thoroughly. Refrigerate mixture for 15 minutes. Form into a ball and roll in remaining dried beef. Chill thoroughly. Serve with crackers.

8-Black Pepper Cheese Logs
You'll Need:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
Coarsely ground black pepper
Procedure:

Combine first 5 ingredients. Shape mixture into two 5-inch logs. Roll in coarsely ground black pepper. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Serve with assorted crackers. Makes about 1 cup.

9-Blueberry Brie
You'll Need:
1 (2.2 pound) wheel Brie cheese
1 (16 ounce) can blueberry pie filling
Procedure:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place Brie cheese in a baking dish. Pour blueberry pie filling over the top. Bake until hot, about 10 to 15 minutes.

10-Bourbon Chicken

You'll Need:
1 lb chicken thigh meat cut into large bite size chunks
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp powdered ginger
2 tbsp dried minced onion
1/2 cup Jim Beam Bourbon whiskey
2 tbsp white wine
Procedure:

Mix all the marinade ingredients and pour over chicken pieces in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate stirring often for several hours (best overnight). Bake chicken at 350 for one hour in a single layer basting every 10 mins. Remove chicken Scrape pan juices with all the brown bits into a frying pan. Heat and add 2 tbs wine. Stir and add chicken cook for 1 min and serve. I serve them on tooth picks for appetizer, plate is clean is seconds!!

11-Caramel Apple Cheeseball

You'll Need:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely diced tart apples
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained VERY well
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
Procedure:

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, apple, pineapple and spices. Blend well. Add 1/2 cup pecans; blend well. Form into a ball and roll in remaining pecans to coat. Refrigerate until firm. Serve with crackers or celery sticks.

12-Catfish Appetizer

You'll Need:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dash of garlic salt
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound catfish fillets
1/2 cup chili sauce
Paprika (optional)
Procedure:

Combine first 5 ingredients; beat at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth. Stir in chopped onion. On a serving platter, spread cream cheese mixture into a 6-inch circle, and pinch up a small rim. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Combine water and salt in a large skillet; bring to a boil, and add fish. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drain and flake fish with a fork; chill. To serve, spoon chili sauce over cream cheese mixture; top with fish. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Serve with crackers. Yields 14 to 16 appetizer servings.

13-Celery Crunch Swirls
You'll Need:
1 whole bunch celery
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup grated American cheese
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon milk
Procedure:

Separate celery into ribs; trim and wash. Combine cheeses and blend until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and thoroughly blend. Spread mixture in center of each rib. Press 3 ribs together with cheese facing the center. This results in a center of cheese with celery completely surrounding it. Secure bundles with rubber bands. Chill for at least 1 hour. Remove bands and slice 1/2 inch thick. Serves 12 to 16.