Appetizers

Hot Artichoke Dip

NEW! You can see that this Hot Artichoke Dip is so good, no one can stay away from it! As soon as you make it you'll understand why this serving dish is about empty. Yum.

Endive Appetizers

Very tasty and gourmet, these easy appetizers were inspired by a recipe in Real Simple magazine. An easy makeover involved changing Friendship Brand Farmer's Cheese for Ricotta Cheese and adding green onion and salt to the cheese for more flavor.

Savory Rosemary Pecans

These quick snacks are a nice addition to a display of appetizers or taste great while you're watching a movie! Experiment with adding more honey and changing the spices, adding such flavors as cinnamon, for a sweet taste.

Thai Spinach Dip

Try this Asian inspired dip, adapted from BHG.com, as an appetizer for your next party. Recipe is from our July/August edition of I Want To THRIVE magazine, where you'll find 62 new recipes.

Veggie Tray

Recipe: Attractively arrange all kinds of veggies on a tray for a beautiful presentation. We've used mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, cucumbers, baby carrots, radishes, sugar snap peas and a sprinkling of pitted black olives.

Pesto Torte

Let this elegant torte be the centerpiece at an appetizer party! The combination of Farmer's Cheese and pesto is mouth-watering! Serve it with cucumber slices, cheese lace crackers or Jack Cheese Crackers. Torte may be made without the tomatoes.

Party Poppers

You'll love Party Poppers, which is a recipe from our Appetizer Party menu in our January / February edition of I Want To THRIVE. Adjust the amount of time you bake them to determine hot, medium or more mild. These hearty appetizers will be a hit any time. Open PDF.

Deviled Eggs

Recipe: Peel and halve a hard boiled egg. Remove yolk and mash with a fork. Add 1/2 tsp. legal mustard and a little SCD yogurt. Add finely chopped legal dill pickle and a few drops of pickle juice or water. Add salt and a drop or two of honey to taste. Mix and spoon back into egg whites. Easter Fun PDF document.

Stuffed Dates

Fresh California dates are what we call "God's Candy!" They make a beautiful presentation at a tea and are also a wonderful snack to take along since they don't need to be refrigerated. Open PDF.