Appetizer ideas

[Steve H]

Good morning folks.
Pardon me if this is already been posted. But I was thinking a thread with appetizer ideas for Christmas day would be a neat way to share regional recipes.
For me. It'll be:
Shrimp cocktails. With jumbo shrimp. And the zesty cocktail sauce made by Wegmans.
And one of my favorite snacks. Stuffed pickled Jalapenos

Simple to make. And addictive little suckers.

And I'll be making my olive relish to get served on celery or toasted bread.
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[BrianGSDTexoma]

Date stuffed with goat cheese wrapped in bacon and grilled.

 

[MJB05615]

Jumbo Shrimp cocktail as well with cocktail sauce. Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sliced Pepperoni and Ritz crackers. Simple this year. Wishing you a Safe and Happy Holiday.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Shrimp Cocktail here too. Not going fancy, though, I am considering doing half the shrimp Hawaiian Scampi Style.
Steve, looking at your Olive Relish, reminded me of an App' my MIL made. She blended a similar Olive mix into Cream Cheese for a Spread on Toasted Baguette, in Finger Sandwiches, or on Crackers. I stole leftovers for a Breakfast Bagel Schmear!...JJ

 

[Central PA Cowboy]

We are doing ham and cheese sliders, shrimp cocktail, some kind of dip, maybe @foamheart pretzel recipe, and PB Oreo truffles.

 

[gmc2003]

Pickled Herring, smoked trout, and deviled eggs with anchovies here.

Chris

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

All this talk about shrimp cocktail I guess I'm in 2.

 

[buzzy]

Smoked stuffed mushrooms & sauerkraut balls here. Waiting for New Years eve to do up some shrimp & scallops.

 

[jcam222]

Pickled Herring, smoked trout, and deviled eggs with anchovies here.

Chris

God yes LOVE deviled eggs with anchovy!!

 

[jcam222]

My wife does little bacon wrapped chunks of chicken dusted with my keto rub. Not sure if dips are fair game but be always have buffalo chicken dip and a Reuben dip. For guests we usually also do bacon wrapped water chestnuts in a sweet sauce based on ketchup and grape jelly.

 

[Bearcarver]

My favorite, easy, fast treat is something I started back in my bar hopping days:
I started it, by getting a "Baker's Dozen" U-Peel-um Shrimp to go, when it was time to head home.
Then I'd Peel them real quick when I got home, put them in a bowl, add a couple chunks of butter, and Nuke them until the Butter Melts.
To me that tastes just like Lobster Tail, and is a lot cheaper!!

I still do it now & then, but sometimes I put them in a Hot Pan with butter instead.
I love them both ways!!

Bear

 

[SmokinAl]

Pickled Herring, smoked trout, and deviled eggs with anchovies here.

Chris

Now that’s what I’m talking about!
That is the winner in my book!!!!
Al

 

[Sowsage]

We are big fans of dips and spreads....not really just an appetizer more like snack stuff that you can snack on all day. One of my favorite easy ones is baked brie. Cut in half and spread pepper jelly inside...put back together and wrap with cresant dough. Bake and serve.......actually Steve this would be a good app with your bacon jam instead of the pepper jelly!

 

[JckDanls 07]

deviled eggs

Cold smoke them first...

 

[foamheart]

Smoked spiced nuts, deviled ham eggs, apple smoked extra sharp cheese, pickled Amish eggs, Hammie stix, hot tamale queso dip! Grapes, strawberries, and cheese straws/rosettes !! No southerners appetizer tray is complete without the old fashion cheese straws! And just started enjoying a bottle of really good, home made muscadine wine! Hmmmm..... maybe some crawfish boudin balls
.

 

[Steve H]

Speaking of shrimp cocktails...

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Here is my Dates with goat cheese and bacon. Pretty darn good!

 

[gmc2003]

Here's a couple more family favorites.

Pork Shots

...and moinks

 

[Steve H]

All of this got me thinking about a dish I made years ago. It was a crab meat deviled egg. I really liked it. But never smoked it. The old cogs are turning... hear the squealing?

 

[gmc2003]

That sounds real good Steve. If you make it make sure you post up.

Chris