Posted on February 12, 2010.
Most Requested entries hot, delicious desserts and classic cocktails I am not "throw-A-Can-of-peanuts-on-the-table" kind of girl! When I'm planning a party, it is important to me that I choose thoughtful, satisfying recipes that:
Are simple to make
Have few ingredients
Resistant over time
Are fun to watch and of course,
Good taste!
Over the years I have tried many recipes from friends and family and no doubt about it, the "most wanted Hot Appetizers, delicious desserts and drinks of summer" are those listed below (in no particular order).
Top 2 Hot Appetizers
Many requested more hot drink - hot Chipotle Cheddar Dip
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese
1 / 2 cup mayonnaise
1-8 ounce can whole kernel corn, drained (3 / 4 cup)
1-4 ounce can chopped green chilies, drained
2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (or to taste)
1 / 4 c. teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped (3 / 4 cup)
1 / 4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Vegetables, crackers or chips
I found this dip when I was on a diet low in carbohydrates and was looking for an entry left that work well with vegetables. Something with a robust flavor to perk up vegetables. Well it certainly do the trick.
This entry has become a favorite amongst my friends. He served several times throughout the year at various parties that I either host or attend.
You can do that Smokey and spicy as you want by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers (smoked jalepenos) but watch. You can easily go from mildly spicy to blow-your-face-off hot by adding too!
Steps to dip Chipotle Cheddar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Stir together cheeses, mayonnaise, corn, green chilies, chipotle peppers and garlic powder in large bowl. Spread mixture in a quart, covered dish. Bake 30 minutes until bubbly.
Top with tomato, green onion and cilantro. I would like to make a model of the filling so I put the tomatoes all in the middle, make a ring around them with green onion, then sprinkle with cilantro on top.
Serve with vegetables, like red, green and yellow peppers. Frito Tostido and shovels work well too.
Number two most requested appetizer hot - hot green chili dip
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
8 oz shredded mild cheddar cheese
2 cups mayonnaise
1 small sweet onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green peppers, drained
1-1/2 oz chopped pepperoni
1 / 2 cup sliced ripe olives
Fritos Scoops or Tostidos
In a shallow dish, combine first five ingredients. Top mixture with the pepperoni and olives. Bake at 325 degrees about 25 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve with shovels, crackers or assorted fresh vegetables.
Note: I do not recommend using low mayonnaise.
Speaking from personal experience, two of the hot appetizers are guaranteed to be a success at any meet.
WARNING: Be prepared to share the recipes!
Top 2 Delicious Desserts
Many requested more delicious dessert - Raspberry White Chocolate Dream Bars
1 box white cake mix
1 / 3 cup evaporated milk
1-1/2 sticks melted butter
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 / 2 cup seedless raspberry jam
12 oz white chocolate chips
Combine cake mix, milk, butter and nuts. Gives a very viscous paste. Spray a 9 x 13 pan and Spree.
