Archive for Appetizers

Sweet Potato Fries

4 sweet potatoes, cut into French fries

2 tablespoons canola oil

Seasoning to taste

I used –

1/2 tsp. garam masala

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. black pepper

 

Another option –

3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, canola oil, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on two large baking sheets that are lined with foil and coated with cooking spray.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until crispy and brown.

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple

1 pound bacon, cut in thirds

1 ½ 20 oz. cans pineapple chunks, drained

1 18 oz. bottle barbeque sauce

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Wrap a third strip of bacon around a pineapple chunk; secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining strips and pineapple chunks. Arrange pieces in a baking dish or half-sheet pan in a single layer.

Bake on bottom oven rack until bacon 20 minutes. Dump all the liquid out of the pan. Pour entire bottle of barbeque sauce over the pineapple chunks and return to the oven for 5- 10 more minutes. Serve hot.

Baked Brie And Apricot

1 box

1 small jar
1 round

Pillsbury Pre-rolled Pie Crust Dough
(found in refrigerated section)
apricot preserves
Brie (plain)
In a round oven-safe bowl, a little bigger than the Brie, place one pie crust. Place 1/3 of the apricot preserves, then add the Brie and cover it and the sides with the rest of the preserves. Cover with the other crust. Pinch off around the edges. Poke holes on top. Baste with a little milk. Bake at 375-400 deg for 20-30 min, until top turns brown. Do not overcook.

Use as spread on club crackers.

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