Celebrity Appetizers Recipes

"I first saw this recipe printed in The New York Daily News in 1988, where it was excerpted from a book called Rock 'n' Roll Cuisine. The recipe was created by Byron Ayanoglu, who was Mick Jagger's private chef. The bio on Amazon reads" Byron Ayanoglu, known as "food-god" among his Hollywood fans, has written fifteen food-related books,..."

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Ingredients: corn oil, shrimp, fresh ginger...

"Adapted from Morey Amsterdam's Benny Cooker Crock Book. Although the title comes from a joke from Amsterdam's night club act, the recipes are all genuine."

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Ingredients: mushrooms, cocktail frankfurters...

"Adapted from Morey Amsterdam's Benny Cooker Crock Book. Although the title comes from a joke from Amsterdam's night club act, the recipes are all genuine."

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Ingredients: liverwurst, wafers...

"This is adapted from "Emeril at the Grill", a cookbook I enjoy very much. I used this spread on lamb burgers, but it would also be great as a vegetable dip (thinned a bit) or a sandwich spread. The original recipe calls for mint, which I don't care for, so I replaced it with basil. Cooking time does not include time to chill."

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Ingredients: cream cheese, feta cheese...

"As Chef Mina explains, “The booming flavors of this dish are bold without a doubt. The complex combination has it all. It’s spicy, sweet, sour, and the creaminess from the hollandaise binds it together. All the elements unite in a balanced whole to provide a pleasant jolt to the palette. The undercurrent of chilies brings on a lingering..."

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Ingredients: noodles, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"The lady and sons in Paula Deen's restaurant in Savannah Georgia. These hoecakes are free and on every table"

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Ingredients: eggs, sugar, vegetable oil...

"BIG flavor packed into these little savory bundles! I'm trying to find the words to describe just how good these little ginger shrimp potstickers really are. They are lightly fried on one side to give a nice crispy bottom and than steamed to complete the cooking. Although this recipe has alot of ingredients, these are very easy to make and well worth..."

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Ingredients: cornstarch, seasoned rice vinegar...

"So delicious. Such elegance for minimal work! Restaurant beautiful. Looking forward to summer just for this! Number of servings depends on your garden! Herbs can be dry or fresh; use what YOU like! Prep time depends on how long it takes to pick the flowers. Be sure there are no little critters in the flowers. The cheese can be Boursin or Rondele'...."

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Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, green onions...

"I love spinach dip. From the Neely's show: Down Home with the Neelys, Episode: Snack Attack! I haven't tried this-YET-put here for safekeeping!"

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Ingredients: tomatoes and green chilies, heavy whipping cream...

"From Paula Deen Celebrates!"

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Ingredients: cream cheese, shrimp...

"I saw this on Sandra Lee's episode Cocktail Party and it looked so good I made them. Delicious! And great for a party or potluck. I hope you enjoy. I put leftovers in the freezer, then heated them up in the oven."

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, eggs...