Appetizers To Wow & Entertain

Spring time is the perfect setting for dinner parties and outdoor events. If you'd like to step up your appetizer game from your standard grocery store fruit platter I can help. Below are three different hors d'oeuvres that are a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

Smoked Salmon with Avocado Mousse Cups

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

• 1/4 cup sour cream

• 2 ounces smoked salmon

• 1 box (15 count) mini fillo (phyllo) shells, thawed

• 3 chives, roughly chopped

• Salt, Pepper, Garlic powder, pinch of cayenne 

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• In food processor, puree avocados and sour cream until smooth. Season to taste

• cut salmon into small squares or pieces.

• Use a star-tipped piping bag to pipe avocado mixture into phyllo shells, or use a small spoon to scoop it in.

• Top each phyllo shell with a piece of smoked salmon and chopped chives

Stuffed Cucumber with Cheese and Bacon

INGREDIENTS

• 5-6 long cucumbers

• 1 package boursin garlic herb cheese

• 1 container sour cream

• 2 TBS fresh

• 1 TBS diced yellow onion

• 1 TSP Celery Salt

• 6-10 strips bacon - thick cut - crumbled

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cook bacon and crumble 

2. Combine the dill , minced , celery salt, cream cheese, sour cream and half of the bacon crumbles

3. Peel / Stripe cucumbers and slice into about 1 inch pieces

4. Using a melon baller or spoon scoop out the center and seeds of the cucumber

5. Place filling in a pastry bag or ziplock and fill each cup

6. Garnish with remaining crumbled bacon

Watermelon, Feta, & Mint Skewers 

Ingredients:

• 1 small seedless watermelon

• One package feta cheese, cut into cubes

• Fresh mint leaves

• Balsamic glaze (for drizzling)

• Bamboo skewers

• Fresh Sea Salt

1. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes. You can use a melon baller or cookie cutter to create uniform shapes if desired.

2. Place the watermelon cubes on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess moisture. This step helps prevent the skewers from becoming too watery.

1. Take a bamboo skewer and thread one watermelon cube onto it.

2. Follow with a cube of feta cheese.

3. Add a fresh mint leaf on top of the feta.

4. Repeat this process until the skewer is filled, leaving a small space at the top for easy handling.

1. Arrange the watermelon, feta, and mint skewers on a serving platter.

2. drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers for a tangy contrast 

3. Sprinkle Sea Salt over top
   

These skewers are perfect for summer gatherings and outdoor parties. Enjoy the combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta, and refreshing mint!