christmas appetizers – What are some easy fun Christmas appetizers?

Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 12:30 pm

What are some easy fun Christmas appetizers?

i am having Christmas dinner at our new house this year and i want to make a good but different spread of some easy but different appetizers.
i already have the following
relish tray
veggie tray
2 kinds of dip ( spinach, onion)
deviled eggs
cream cheese rolls ( made with cream cheese and buddy meat)
i might do a cheese fondue ( but what do i serve with that besides bread?)

am looking some some easy ones that i could add to the spread....some i might be able to set up the night before
if you have any good family ones let me know!!!!

Spicy Crab Cakes
by: Luke Indran

Good golly, these seafood specialty delights pack such a ferocious taste wallop that once you start popping them, you'd be hard pressed to stop! My zesty crab cake wonders make the perfect New Year's party appetisers or family gathering fillers, so by all means dig in liberally, to welcome 2006 with a bang...

SPICY CRAB CAKES

2 lg. eggs

1/2 lb. fresh lump crabmeat

1 c. ricotta cheese

1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos

3 tbsp. snipped chives

3/4 c. fine seasoned dry bread crumbs

1/4 c. salad oil

1 (7 oz.) jar roasted red peppers, drained

1/3 c. mayonnaise

In medium bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Stir in crabmeat, cheeses, chives and 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Form heaping tablespoonfuls of crab mixture into 1/4 inch thick cakes; on sheet of waxed paper, coat cakes with remaining bread crumbs. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line baking sheet with paper towels. In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

In hot oil, fry crab cakes, a few at a time, until golden on both sides, about 3 minutes in all. As cakes cook, remove from pan, drain on prepared baking sheet and keep warm in oven. In food processor, process red peppers with mayonnaise until smooth. Serve with crab cakes. Yields 12 servings.

About The Author

Luke Indran is a professional food and recipe addict who actively balances his obsession with eating with his fanaticism for exercise and healthy living. If you're after delicious recipes that stir your senses, then head on over to Luke's mega website at http://www.recipemecca.com/ for the yummiest recipes anywhere presented in a step-by-step format anyone can follow easily!

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