Appetizers

  • Bay Breeze Recipe
    Bay Breeze
    You may also hear this highball referred to as a Hawaiian Sea Breeze or Downeaster. The Bay Breeze is a simple mixed drink similar to a Cape Codder with the added tropical taste of pineapple juice.
    Prep Time: 3 mins
  • Buttery Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Buttery Sweet Pepper Crostini Recipe
    Buttery Sweet Pepper Crostini
    Want to savor the flavor of summer…right now? Then grab a baguette, some colorful peppers, and a cup of butter and you'll have an easy, irresistible appetizer! This recipe combines both sweet and savory flavors by caramelizing peppers and onions in a buttery, brown sugar sauce until tender. Then, top crispy golden-brown baguette slices spread with goat cheese. The flavor combination of this recipe is positively delicious!
  • Cheese and Bacon Puffs
    A light and crispy pastry on the outside with the perfect blend of sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and a touch of cayenne pepper on the inside. It’s tasty and has versatility for any occasion.
  • Cheese and Onion filled Fillo Triangles
  • Cheese and Sun-dried Tomato Torte
  • Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
    Prep Time: 30 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Corn Chopped Salad Recipe
    Corn Chopped Salad
    A chopped lettuce salad mixed with corn, red onion, peppers, cucumber, and tomato tossed in a homemade olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dijon mustard dressing.
    Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cranberry Cosmo with Langer's Cranberry Cocktail Juice
    Cranberry Cosmo
    A citrus vodka cocktail mixed with cranberry juice, sweetened lime juice, and triple sec.
    Prep Time: 3 mins
  • Dilly Shrimp Spread
    Butter and cream cheese provide the base for this elegant spread full of chopped, cooked shrimp flavored with dill, lemon juice, and garlic. Serve with crackers, bread rounds, or sliced cucumbers.
  • Easy Spinach Squares
  • Fennel Pear Radicchio Salad Recipe
    Fennel Pear Radicchio Salad
    A mixed baby greens salad with fennel, pear, and radicchio tossed in a homemade citrus dijon dressing. Topped with chopped walnuts and croutons.
    Prep Time: 15 mins
  • French Country Salad Recipe
    French Country Salad
    Green beans, garlic, red onion, diced Roma tomatoes, and butter leaf lettuce lightly tossed in French dressing and topped with sliced black olives and seasoned croutons.
    Prep Time: 10 mins
  • French Style Herb Spread made with Challenge Butter
    French Style Herb Spread
    Very quick and easy to prepare, this flavorful variation of boursin combines fresh herbs, butter, and neufchatel (or cream cheese) to create a delicious appetizer or snack any time. Serve it in a small bowl or ramekin surrounded by bread or bagel slices, melba toast, your favorite crackers, or even vegetable slices and fruit.
  • Josephinas
    While this makes a great appetizer, it is also the perfect accompaniment to a spicy pasta dish or hearty soup. The green chilies add a little extra personality to warm, cheesy bread.
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Lima Bean Hummus with Pita Chips Recipe Photo
    Lima Bean Hummus with Pita Chips
    Exotic flavors transform frozen lima beans into this delicious appetizer with Indian and mid-eastern influences. It's excellent for entertaining, as a snack, or even as a sandwhich spread.
    Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad Recipe
    Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad
    A refreshing spinach salad sweetened with bursts of Manadarin oranges and classic Asian flavors. We drizzle tangy ginger and toasted sesame vinaigrette over ours and then sprinkle on tiny slices of almonds and Mrs. Cubbison's crispy Soy Ginger Wonton Strips. It's an authentic Asian salad appropriate for any occasion.
    Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Mushroom Palmiers
  • Mushroom Paté
    A sophisticated appetizer for any elegant affair. Serve with toasted french bread rounds/baguettes.
  • Orange & Pineapple Juice Mimosas Recipe
    Orange & Pineapple Juice Mimosas
    Add a touch of elegance to your mid-morning menu with this tropically inspired take on the traditional mimosa. We add pineapple juice and a bit of grenadine to sweeten up this popular orange juice and champagne mixture.
  • Oven-Baked Tuscan Onion Frittata
    Don't let an Italian catch you calling this an omelette. This egg-based dish is made with fresh vegetables sautéd in our Tuscan style flavored butter to give it a sophisticated, traditional Italian flavor.
    Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Pomegranate Martini Recipe
    Pomegranate Martini
    A refreshing cocktail made with pomegranate juice, citrus vodka, Cointreau, ice, a splash of sparkling water, and an optional squeeze of fresh lemon.
    Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Savory Stuffed Mushroom Appetizers
  • Smoked Paprika Spread
    Made with a butter and cream cheese base, sun-dried tomatoes, and smoked paprika—a ground powder from wood-smoked Spanish sweet red peppers. Use semi-moist pieces of sun-dried tomatoes that are not packed in oil. Color of spread intensifies over time. Serve in bowl or ramekin with crackers, bagels, or bread.
  • Three Cheese Chili Nibbles
  • Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad Recipe
    Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad
    Enjoy garden-fresh tomatoes in this simple Panzanella recipe, a popular bread salad from central Italy. It's made with chunks of ripe Roma tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, fresh basil, a dash of salt, and crispy cubes of toasted bread classically flavored with our delicious Tuscan Style Spreadable Butter.
  • Tuscan Style Cheese Tortilla Chips
    A quick and tasty appetizer too sophisticated to call nachos. Simply spread Challenge Tuscan Style Butter on flour tortillas, top with cheese, bake, cut, and serve.
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Tuscan Style Egg Spread
    Made with hard boiled eggs, this sophisticated spread makes a delicious appetizer to serve on crackers or bread rounds.
    Prep Time: 15 mins