Appetizer

Bacon, Caramelized Onion and Rosemary Pizza with Blue Cheese

Recipe by Paula Bowman

Sliced into squares or slivers, this would make a great party appetizer. Onions and bacon can both be cooked in advance and refrigerated, allowing the pizza to be assembled in minutes.

Bloodshot Red Ghoul Eyes

These devilled eggs are gruesome looking but really taste great and they will be the hit of the party. For the best bloodshot effect serve them within 2 hours of preparation.

Cheesy Rainbow Veggie Appetizers

Dazzle Mom with these appetizers before her big meal. If she is not fond of olives you can use mushrooms or pimiento slices instead. If you have trouble finding the different colored peppers use enough whole peppers to equal 36 strips.

Roasted Walnut Pear Salad

To toast walnuts place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in a preheated 375 degree oven for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the walnuts are a pale brown and fragrant. Cool the walnuts before adding them to the salad.

Stand Up Pear Salad

Use your favorite vinaigrette dressing in this recipe. Honey can also be drizzled over each pear after it has been assembled.

Grapefruit Salad with Honey Orange Dressing

To make this a nice lunch salad, place the fruit over a bed of lettuce. Add some diced cooked chicken and a few pecan pieces. You can also substitute a jar of mixed citrus sections for the fresh fruit to save time.

Broiled Shrimp and Bacon Wrappers

These little wonders make great appetizers before the Valentine’s meal or can be used as the main course. 1/4 t salt and 1/4 t of pepper can be added to the sauce if you wish.

Honeyed Mint Strawberry Soup

Use this soup as the starter to your romantic Valentine dinner. Garnish with a few strawberry slices and a mint leaf.

Mini Pepperoni Hearts

These appetizers work very well at a teenagers Valentine's party. All teenagers love pepperoni pizza and these are an easy way to give them what they want. To make more just double the recipe amounts and you can have 24 delicious treats.

Mushroom Laced Chicken Egg Rolls

These make a great little appetizer to start out the evening. Serve them with sweet and sour sauce on the side.