Spreads Served Hot Recipes

"The ingredients may seem weird, but it all melts together into a sweet-savory dip that's really tasty. You can substitute your favorite combination of preserves and dried fruit (try fig jam and diced candied ginger!). Adapted from Stephanie O'Dea at http://bit.ly/awPjgZ"

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Ingredients: cream cheese, dried cranberries...

"This is a traditional liver paté or spread found across Tuscany, it is called Bruschetta di Fegato Deborah Mele's version uses the sweet Marsala wine in this easy yet delicious recipe, although Vin Santo would be the wine of choice in Tuscany This is great antipasti for parties, or simple family entertaining, and can be prepared hours before..."

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Ingredients: marsala wine, olive oil...

"An awesome dip/appetizer pie."

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Ingredients: cream cheese, diced green chilies...

"Roasted wild mushrooms, redolent with garlic, shallots, and cognac, top garlic bread to make this spectacular irresistible appetizer. Country Living, October 2008. ;)"

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Ingredients: cognac, dried mushrooms...

"This recipe is delicous -- for a nosh, cocktail party or just an evening snack! I love these kinds of appetizers because they don't take much time, this one is vegan -- so almost anyone can eat it. I like to serve them with Pita Crisps: preheat oven to 375ºF. Split 6 pitas hrizontally into circles, then cut each circle into 6 triangles. Lay them..."

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Ingredients: harissa, lemon juice...

"This is my spin on the classic favorite. I made it for the first time this afternoon for a family gathering and it was gone within a half hour. Yum!"

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Ingredients: cottage cheese, crackers...

"An easy to prepare treat that has become a staple at our gatherings. For a finger-friendly treat, scoop small amounts of brie and cherry mixture into puff pastry shells. (Either purchased or homemade) Top with almonds. Makes 48 individual servings in the puff pastry shells."

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Ingredients: cherry preserves, brie cheese...

"Coastal Living Magazine, December 2009 edition - while you are preparing other canapés, you can have this ready to serve. Also, do the same with cold hors d'oeuvres."

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Ingredients: sharp white cheddar cheese, cream cheese...

"My co-worker Sue gave me this recipe - she says its a keeper! Serve with crackers - I haven't made it so I guessed on the serving amount"

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Ingredients: pepper, cream cheese...

"Toasted goat's cheese on toast that has been spread with garlic paste.......and then served on mixed salad leaves - brilliant! I am hooked on Nigel Slater's new programme, "Simple Suppers", where he prepares and cooks food just the way I like it...........fresh, seasonal, unpretentious, flexible and hearty. This is one of Nigel's "Inspirational"..."

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Ingredients: goat cheese, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"A wheel of brie, baked in a puff pastry with honey mustard and brown sugar. Decadent. Got it from a friend who created it after having something similar in a restaurant."

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Ingredients: brie round, honey mustard...