Tag: Entertaining

Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini
March 26, 2026

Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini

Garlic Shrimp and Avocado Crostini is a fresh, flavorful appetizer that’s as elegant as it is easy. Juicy, garlicky shrimp rest atop creamy avocado on crisp crostini, creating a perfect balance of textures and tastes ideal for entertaining, light lunches, or a sophisticated snack. Prep: 15minutes minutesCook: 10minutes minutesYield: 12 servings …

Seafood
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Everything Bagel Dip
March 15, 2026

Everything Bagel Dip

And utterly tempting and completely satisfying dip! Made with a rich cream cheese and tangy sour cream base blended with a homemade everything bagel seasoning. It’s a party staple. Prep10minutes minutesServings: 12 Ingredients Instructions Notes To make homemade bagel chips:

Liquid Gold
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Brandy Slush
February 26, 2026

Brandy Slush

This Wisconsin brandy slush is a graciously cold and wonderfully refreshing cocktail. This drink is equally good without the brandy.

Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:10 mins
Additional Time:8 hrs
Servings:24

Ingredients

  • 4 (2g) bags green tea
  • 5 cups boiling water, divided
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups brandy
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

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Directions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Steep tea bags in 2 cups boiling water for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place remaining 3 cups boiling water in a 9×13-inch pan. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Stir in brandy, lemonade concentrate, and orange juice concentrate until combined.

Step 4

Remove tea bags and stir tea into brandy mixture.

Step 5

Freeze 8 hours to overnight.

Step 6

To serve, scoop desired amount into a glass. Fill the glass with lemon-lime soda; stir.

Sip Fresh
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Brie Crisps
February 13, 2026

Brie Crisps

Brie is a rich, buttery, creamy cheese that’s a favorite in the Delish Test Kitchen and always makes a cheese board just a little more enticing. Whether it’s baked in pastry, melted into a quesadilla, or used as whipped dip. All you need is brie, 5 minutes, and a …

Appetizers
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by CookDiaries
Shrimp Tartlets
January 1, 2026

Shrimp Tartlets

Mini tart shells filled with a cream cheese mixture, topped with seafood sauce and shrimp make for a picture-perfect, tasty appetizer. You could also serve several as a fast, light meal. Prep:20 minYield:2-1/2 dozen Ingredients Directions Nutrition Facts 1 tartlet: 61 calories, 4g fat (2g …

Appetizers, Seafood
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by CookDiaries
Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini
December 26, 2025

Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini

Pomegranate Pistachio Crostini is a festive appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Crisp crostini are topped with creamy goodness, crunchy pistachios, and bright pops of pomegranate, creating the perfect balance of texture and flavor for holiday gatherings or special occasions.

Cook:5 min
Prep:25 min
Yield:3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 36 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
  • 2 ounces dark chocolate candy bar, grated

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Arrange bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet; brush the tops with melted butter. Bake until lightly toasted, 4-6 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese, orange juice and honey until blended; spread over toasts. Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 44 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Appetizers
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by CookDiaries