Appetizers

Brunch Berry Pizza Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
* 1/2 cup cold butter
* 1/2 cup chopped pecans
* 1 package (8 ounces) Kraft Philadelphia® - Cream Cheese, softened
* 1 egg
* 1/3 cup sugar
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* 1-3/4 cups frozen mixed berries, thawed
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 2 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1/4 cup water
* 2-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
* 2 cups fresh blackberries
* 2 cups fresh raspberries
* 1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

Artichoke Nibbles Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1 teaspoon canola oil
* 2 jars (6-1/2 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
* 4 eggs
* 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)

Directions

Nacho Potato Skins

Ingredients

* 6 medium potatoes, such as russet (2 pounds)
* Cooking oil, shortening, butter, or margarine
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
* 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
* Ground red pepper
* 4 ounces co-jack cheese, cheddar cheese, or Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, shredded (1 cup)
* Toppers, such as dairy sour cream, salsa, guacamole, chopped tomato, chopped sweet pepper, sliced green onion, sliced pitted ripe olives, or snipped fresh cilantro

Directions

Antipasto Pinwheels

Ingredients

* 12 thin slices provolone cheese (6 to 7 oz.)
* 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, softened (2 oz.)
* 1 Tbsp. milk
* 12 thin slices soppresata or premium Genoa salami (about 4 oz.)
* 12 large fresh basil leaves
* Assorted crackers or flatbread (optional)

Directions

1. Let provolone cheese stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine Gorgonzola and milk.

Fried Deviled Brie

Ingredients

* 1 8-ounce round Brie or Camembert cheese, chilled
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons dry mustard
* 1 egg
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
* 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* Oil for deep-fat frying
* Fresh herbs
* 1/2 cup jalapeno or other pepper jelly, warmed

Directions

One-Step Artichoke Bean Dip with Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients

* 1 19-oz. can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
* 1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained
* 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
* 2 to 3 cloves garlic, quartered
* 1/4 tsp. coarse sea salt or kosher salt
* 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
* 1/4 cup roasted red sweet pepper strips
* 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh basil
* Coarse sea salt or kosher salt
* Assorted crackers, toasted baguette slices, or toasted pita chips

Directions

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