Whimsical Things

Mexican Pinwheel Appetizers

2011-04-21T01:26:00.000-07:00

1 pkg.          Large flour tortillas
8 oz.           Cream cheese, softened
4 oz.can        Chopped black olives
4 oz. jar       Chopped red pimientos
4 oz. can       Chopped green chiles
3 Tbs.          Chopped green onions

Mix all ingredients together.   Spread mixture on tortillas and roll up.   Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.   Slice 1/2-inch slices and serve.   Hint: Double or triple this recipe, because they go fast! They also keep well in the refrigerator

Sausage Balls Appetizer

2011-04-21T01:24:00.001-07:00

3 cups Bisquick
1 Lb. Bulk Pork Sausage
16 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Tsp Rosemary Leaves
1/2 Tsp Parsley Flakes

Heat oven to 350 . Mix all ingredients thoroughly by adding Bisquick mix gradually. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Place in Jelly Roll pan and cook at 350 degrees until done 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm. Can be frozen: Remove from freezer, heat in overn, serve immediately. Makes about 8 1/2 dozen appetizers.

Cowboy Caviar Appetizer Recipe

2011-04-21T01:21:00.000-07:00

2            tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2      teaspoons hot sauce -- (or more to taste)
1 1/2      teaspoons salad oil
1            clove garlic -- minced
1/8      teaspoon pepper
1           Medium Avocado
15 oz.    can black-eyed peas
11 oz.    can corn kernels
2/3      cup green onion -- thinly sliced
2/3      cup cilantro -- chopped
1/2      pound tomatoes -- chopped

In a large bowl, mix vinegar, hot sauce, oil, garlic, and pepper. Peel, pit and cut avocado into 1/2 inch cubes. Add to vinegar mixture and mix gently to coat. Drain and rinse peas and corn. Add peas, corn, onions, cilantro and tomatoes to avocado. Mix gently to coat. Add salt to taste. Serve with chips as an appetizer, or add cabbage and mix to make a salad.