Beth’s Easy Appetizers for Parties

Beth’s Easy Appetizers for Parties

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EASY APPETIZERS FOR PARTIES RECIPES

1.) GOAT CHEESE WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE AND ROSEMARY

Ingredients:
1 log of goat cheese
1 tbsp (15 ml) rosemary, minced, plus 1 sprig for garnish
1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic glaze*
crackers of choice

METHOD:
Place goat cheese on a pretty platter. Drizzle glaze over the cheese, sprinkle rosemary on top. Serve with your favorite crackers ( I recommend the rosemary, raisin crackers from Trader Joe’s, it’s a great combo!) Or small pieces of raisin walnut bread are good too.

*NOTE: If you cannot find store bought balsamic glaze you can “make it” by taking 1 cup (240 ml) of balsamic vinegar heating it until it simmers, then reduce the heat and cook, stirring periodically, over a low flame until it is reduced by 1/3. It should take 20-30 mins, it’s ready when it’s thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

2.) MINI OLIVE BAR

Ingredients:
1 Jar pitted Kalamata Olives
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon zest
1 Jar Green Olives stuffed with garlic
1 tbsp (15 ml) herbs de Provence
1 jar mixed Mediterranean Olives
red pepper flakes to taste
1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh parsley

METHOD:
Drain kalamata olives, toss with lemon zest, place in a small bowl. Drain green olives toss with herbs de provence, place in a small bowl. Drain mixed olives, toss with pepper flakes and parsley and place in a small bowl. Place all 3 olive bowls on a platter, et voila “Instant olive Bar”

3.) SWEET AND SALTY HONEY NUTS

Ingredients:
2 cups (300 g) of cashews or any mixed nuts
2 tbsp (30 ml) salted butter, melted
¼ cup (60 ml) honey
1 tsp (5 ml) brown sugar
2 tsp (10 ml) salt

METHOD:
Place nuts on a rimmed lined cookie sheet. Melt butter and honey, add sugar and salt. Pour over nuts and toss to coat.

Bake at 375F (190C) for 10 mins. Stirring periodically. Allow to cool and break up with a spatula. Check for seasoning, and garnish with more salt if needed.