Unusual Appetizers

alaskaang

We are hosting a New Years Eve party and I need some new ideas for appetizers. Anyone have an unusual, delectable idea or recipe they would like to share? It does NOT need to be healthy and can be easy or complicated. We entertain alot and will have most of the usual suspects. I just want something new!

Thanks, Ang

RockstarPunch

kale chips- raw kale sprinkled with seasalt and baked till crisp
oysters spritzed with lemon on crackers with cream cheese
spinach dip- spinach+sourcream+dry seasoning packet of salad dressing (mix and serve with veggies or bread)
hummus (ground up chickpeas with lemon+paprika+garlic) with cut veggies
tostones- fried platains
bruschetta
stuffed crescent rolls (feta and sundried tomatos (bacon optional)
Cucumber water (Cucumber +ice+water)
Mini flourless chocolate chickpea muffins
BBQ pulled pork wrapped in seaweed
Raw avocado soup
Stuffed mushrooms

buzzcockgirl

Chicken Satay rice paper rolls-- one of my faves! Or a version with a shrimp, carrot, cucumber, avocado, mint - all rolled together and served with peanut dipping sauce.

http://justbaustralia.com.au/be-healthy/food-eleven-really-delicious-rice-paper-roll-recipes-13004/

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And this website has a TON of really fun appetizers... I LOVE this site!!

http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com/search/label/appetizers

mamajenb

Bacon wrapped bluecheese stuffed dates are delish and can be made up ahead of time

bahacca

We LOVE these here-fake California rolls

lump crab(get crab legs and take the meat out)
cucumber
avocado

take a piece of the crab and a small piece of avocado. Using a veggie peeler, peel the cucumber so there is no skin. THen take the peeler and run it the length of the cucumber to make a shred-try to get it as thick as possible width wise. Use this to wrap the crab and avocado and secure with a toothpick. Serve with soy sauce for the winps, a combo of wasabi and soy sauce for the more adventurous.

Mutant13

Fig, blue cheese, honey and onion baked in puff pastry cases is a very special treat

alaskaang

kale chips- raw kale sprinkled with seasalt and baked till crisp
oysters spritzed with lemon on crackers with cream cheese
spinach dip- spinach+sourcream+dry seasoning packet of salad dressing (mix and serve with veggies or bread)
hummus (ground up chickpeas with lemon+paprika+garlic) with cut veggies
tostones- fried platains
bruschetta
stuffed crescent rolls (feta and sundried tomatos (bacon optional)
Cucumber water (Cucumber +ice+water)
Mini flourless chocolate chickpea muffins
BBQ pulled pork wrapped in seaweed
Raw avocado soup
Stuffed mushrooms

Would love the recipe for the flourless chocolate chickpea muffins. I love flourless chocolate cake!

alaskaang

And this website has a TON of really fun appetizers... I LOVE this site!!

http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com/search/label/appetizers

Awesome link - OMG - Prosciutto stuffed brussell sprouts!

alaskaang

Bacon wrapped bluecheese stuffed dates are delish and can be made up ahead of time

These sound amazing!

vjohn04

Not necessarily unusual, but this was a hit at a party I brought it to.....

Paula Dean's Hot Crab Dip (I added lobster meat and lump crab meat)

Ingredients

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, free of shells
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup green onions, minced, optional
5 to 6 roasted garlic cloves or 2 cloves minced
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Salt and pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Combine all of the ingredients in a casserole and gently stir until thoroughly mixed. Bake for 40 minutes. Serve hot with crackers or toast points.


http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/hot-crab-dip-recipe/index.html


Clearly.... this is not a healthy recipe. ---but it sure was good and super easy!!!