Category Archives: Appetizers

Deviled Potato Eggs

Deviled Potato Eggs Prep time: 15 min. Makes  24 These warm potato stuffed eggs are like a combination of deviled eggs and twice-baked potatoes. 4         servings Idaho® Spuds™ Signature Potato Bits or Classic Flakes* 1/4      cup mayonnaise 1/2      cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2          tablespoons packaged or fresh crumbled bacon bits 2          tablespoons minced green onion… Read more

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Eat mac & cheese with your fingers!

Mac & Cheese Bites

Macaroni and cheese as finger food?  Absolutely. This is not your routine mac & cheese by any means because you pop it in your mouth by hand. But what really sets this apart is a splash of Angostura bitters that elevates the flavor to munchies you can’t resist. It’s a perfect palate pleaser for adults and… Read more

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Asparagus with Warm Angostura Mayonnaise

Roast Asparagus with Angostura Mayonnaise Drizzle Angostura Mayonnaise Drizzle 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. grated pecorino Romano cheese or a tangy Parmesan 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. grated lemon peel 1 tsp. Angostura Aromatic Bitters Roast Vegetables 1 – 2 lbs. asparagus spears, green beans, broccoli raab, rapine or Chinese broccoli (or a… Read more

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More Tapas for Holiday Appetizers

Patatas Bravas (makes 8 appetizer servings) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. paprika 1-3/4 lbs. Russett baking potatoes or Yukon golds Preheat oven to 450ºF. In a large bowl, stir together olive oil, salt and paprika. Peel potatoes if using russets. Cut into 3/4 to 1-inch bite-size pieces; add to bowl and… Read more

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Holiday Appetizers, Spanish Style

Marinated Chorizo & Olive Skewers Allow one hour for sausage to marinate in the rice vinegar. Start with fully-cooked links of Spanish chorizo.* If chorizo is not available, use Portuguese linguica. Cut sausage into 1/3-inch thick slices, and fry over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Cool 5 minutes then remove from pan and… Read more

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