Appetizer Archives - Cook with Lars

Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup

ChefLars — Thu, 10 May 2018 13:23:41 +0000

I've always enjoyed a great bowl of mushroom soup. It's also an important ingredient in many dishes. This recipe is an Emeril hack. It's very rich so check the "Tips, Notes and Variations" section for thinning as needed.

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Scorching Hot Chicken Wings

ChefLars — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 05:56:24 +0000

A Little Personal History: Here’s my favorite chicken wings scorching hot. Consume at your own peril! Scorching Hot Chicken Wings CourseAppetizer CuisineAmerican EquipmentBasting Brush, Broiler Pan, Measuring Spoons, Medium Mixing Bowl, Spatula, Tongs, Whisk CostCheap Skill LevelArtisan Servings4 people Prep Time10 minuters Cook Time15 minutes Ingredients 2pounds Chicken wings; separated 3tablespoons canola oil 3tablespoons Scorching
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Twice-Baked Bacon Cheese Potatoes

ChefLars — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 05:39:00 +0000

A Little Personal History: I love baked potatoes and twice baked is the “bomb” 🙂 Twice-Baked Bacon Cheese Potatoes CourseAppetizer, Side Dish CuisineAmerican EquipmentChef's Knife, Cutting Board, Fork, Grater, Large Mixing Bowl, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Medium Mixing Bowl, Potato Masher, Small Mixing Bowl CostCheap Skill LevelArtisan Ingredients 4medium baking potatoes(i.e. Russet, Idaho) 8cup bacon
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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates

ChefLars — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 06:06:56 +0000

A Little Personal History: As we started having and going to more and more parties. Serving or bringing great appetizers became a must. Here’s one of our favorites, always bringing compliments. Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Dates CourseAppetizer CuisineAmerican EquipmentAluminum foil, Baking Sheet, Chef's Knife, Cutting Board, Measuring Cups, Toothpicks CostReasonable Skill LevelArtisan Servings10 appetizers Prep Time20
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Deviled Eggs

ChefLars — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 02:13:33 +0000

A Little Personal History: Whether it’s the name, variety of ways to make them; I do love deviled eggs. Anytime, day or night. I really enjoy serving them Smörgåsbord style … placing all the “optional” toppings as side dishes so guests can add any combination to “personalize” it to suit their mood. My own favorite is with smoked salmon
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Chili Con Queso

ChefLars — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 01:54:47 +0000

A Little Personal History: On a cold Colorado winter night, there’s nothing quite like some piping hot cheese dip with chips and bread. Here’s my favorite ? Chili Con Queso CourseAppetizer, Side Dish CuisineTex-Mex EquipmentLarge Skillet, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Medium Mixing Bowl, Serving Bowls, Spatula, Wooden Spoon CostCheap Skill LevelSkillful Servings2 cups Prep Time10 minutes
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French Onion Soup

ChefLars — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 07:10:02 +0000

A Little Personal History: On those cold winter nights, French Onion Soup is one of my go-to soups to warm and fill me up. Here’s my tried and true favorite, French Onion Soup CourseAppetizer CuisineFrench EquipmentBaking Sheet, Chef's Knife, Cutting Board, Grater, Kitchen String, Ladle, Large Skillet, Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons, Medium Mixing Bowl, Medium
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New England Potato Salad

ChefLars — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:49:56 +0000

A Little Personal History: The whole family loves a good potato salad. There are so many variations, it’s sometimes hard to decide. Here’s my favorite, but thanks to Martha Stewart, I’ve included most of the information you’ll need to experiment and have fun with creating your favorite version. New England Potato Salad This is a
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Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Dip and Dressing

ChefLars — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:21:57 +0000

A Little Personal History: This is my “go to” creamy dressing for any kind of cobb or club style salad i.e. chicken, ham, bacon, cheese, egg, veggies, mixed greens, etc. Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Dip and Dressing This is your basic creamy dressing. Without anything else, you could mix mayonnaise, sour cream in equal proportions, some
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Guacamole

ChefLars — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:11:29 +0000

A Little Personal History: Going all the way back to my high school years at Thacher, where avocados were in abundance (there was an avocado orchard), I’ve loved Guacamole. Here’s my favorite way of making, developed over years of trial and error. The secret’s in the hot peppers and sour cream. Description Guacamole sometimes informally referred to as
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