Favorite Pampered Chef Appetizer for the Holidays?

[wadesgirl]

I was going to bring Greek Cheese Torta along with Pineapple Salsa for dinner on Saturday but the appetizers my MIL is preparing are all cream cheese based so I wanted to try something different. Figured I would see what everyone else would make. It needs to be something that is no-bake or that I can bake ahead of time and bring with me. Not sure how much room in the oven I will have when I get there.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

My old favorite standby from All The Best - the Mini Ham Puffs. (I think it's the first recipe in the book) LOVE those!

I also like the Chili Lime Meatballs, Mini Pesto Pizzas, and Steamed Wontons. (LOVE these w/ Ginger Wasabi Sauce!)

 

[wadesgirl]

My old favorite standby from All The Best - the Mini Ham Puffs. (I think it's the first recipe in the book) LOVE those!

I also like the Chili Lime Meatballs, Mini Pesto Pizzas, and Steamed Wontons. (LOVE these w/ Ginger Wasabi Sauce!)

I thought about the Chili Lime Meatballs. Heard they were good. Can you make them in the DCB instead?

 

[pcsharon1]

Maybe do one of the brie rounds - isn't there one with cranberries? I love these and they look so elegant.

 

[skaugchef]

Touchdown Taco Dip!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I thought about the Chili Lime Meatballs. Heard they were good. Can you make them in the DCB instead?

They are SO good! Make them in the DCB or a Crockpot.

 

[babywings76]

I thought about the Chili Lime Meatballs. Heard they were good. Can you make them in the DCB instead?

What cookbook are they in? I have to make an appetizer for a holiday party coming up and wanted to bring something other than a dip or spread type thing.

 

[wadesgirl]

What cookbook are they in? I have to make an appetizer for a holiday party coming up and wanted to bring something other than a dip or spread type thing.

It's in the easy appetizer cookbook. Or you can do a recipe search on CC and find it there because it's in one of the use & care guide.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

What cookbook are they in? I have to make an appetizer for a holiday party coming up and wanted to bring something other than a dip or spread type thing.

It's in the easy appetizer cookbook. Or you can do a recipe search on CC and find it there because it's in one of the use & care guide.

It's also under Theme Recipes for the Appetizer Theme from last Winter.

 

[mountainmama74]

Cool Veggie Pizza - ALWAYS. LOL it's been a family favorite for at least 10 years! And this year I'm also taking S'Mores Cups and the brie with the apples and cranberries for the appetizer buffet!

 

[cheflorraine]

They are SO good! Make them in the DCB or a Crockpot.

Do you still fry them in the skillet first? And then put them in the DCB with the glaze, and bake in the oven?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Do you still fry them in the skillet first? And then put them in the DCB with the glaze, and bake in the oven?

I do cook them first, although often I will bake them on the bar pan in the oven. 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer them to the DCB or Crockpot.

 

[cheflorraine]

Thanks Becky! I think I'm going to take these to a Christmas carol-singing evening next week...

 

[yankfan24]

One of my favorites is the Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke dip. You can put it all together except for the topping the day before and then cook it right before you have to eat it. Homemade Parmesan chips to go without makes for an outstanding appetizer!!

 

[wadesgirl]

Made a double batch of the meatballs today. I baked them in the pan first and put them in the DCB to hold until we left. They were the hit of the party!! It was mostly immediate family but my SIL had a couple friend's that showed up. Everyone kept saying "you have to try the meatballs." All but 10 were gone. I was going to give them to our other BIL but SIL said that she was keeping them for herself. She never likes left overs so that was a big compliment!! And I have to send the recipe onto everyone that was there.Plus they were super simple to make! I made them a head of time in the morning and cooked them up an hour before we had to leave. I don't remember if the recipe said to cook them with the lid on but they seemed to cook up better (all the way through) with the lid on versus it not on.

 

[kaiser]

Chili-Lime Meatballs
Ingredients:Glaze
1/2 cup (125 mL) teriyaki baste and glaze
2 tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
2 tsp (10 mL) Thai red curry paste
2 garlic cloves, pressed
Meatballs
1 lb (450 g) 85% lean ground beef
1/4 cup (50 mL) plain dried bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp (30 mL) Asian Seasoning Mix
2 tsp (10 mL) Thai red curry paste
2 green onions, sliced
Lime wedges (optional)

Directions:
Whisk together baste and glaze, lime juice, curry paste and garlic pressed with Garlic Press in Small Batter Bowl.
Combine beef, bread crumbs, egg, seasoning mix and curry paste in Classic Batter Bowl; mix well. Using level Small Scoop, form beef mixture into 40 meatballs. Place meatballs in (12-in./30-cm) Skillet; cook over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until browned, turning frequently. Remove Skillet from heat.
Pour glaze into Skillet; stir meatballs to coat. Place meatballs onto serving platter and top with green onions. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Yield: 20 servings

Nutrients per serving: (2 meatballs and about 2 tsp/10 mL sauce): Calories 70, Total Fat 3.5 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber 0 g

Cook's Tips: Using the Small Scoop ensures that the meatballs will be uniform in size and will finish cooking at the same time.

To substitute the Asian Seasoning Mix, add 2 tsp (10 mL) grated fresh gingerroot, 3/4 tsp (4 mL) salt, 1 pressed garlic clove and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cayenne pepper.

Meatballs can be cooked and frozen 3 days in advance. To reheat, place frozen meatballs in Skillet with 1/4 cup (50 mL) water. Cover; heat 7-8 minutes or until hot. Remove from heat; stir in glaze.