Vegetable Appetizers

Smoked Gouda and Bacon Potato Skins 

Smoked Gouda and bacon really give these potatoes a flavor that is unbeatable. Serve these as an appetizer or at brunch.

Sweet and Hot Jalapeno Poppers 

Strawberry cream cheese sweetens up traditional jalapeno pepper poppers.

Italian Broiled or Grilled Tomatoes 

Thick slices of fresh tomato grilled and then topped with cheese and basil--a great appetizer or side dish.

Tomato Bruschetta 

Chopped tomato, onion, basil and garlic are combined and spooned on thin French bread slices, spread with olive oil and toasted.

Hot 'n Zesty Potato Wedges 

Hot pepper sauce and cumin spice up crisp baked potato spears for a zesty vegetarian appetizer.

Tangy Green Beans 

These green beans are prepared with turkey necks, liquid smoke and vinegar for a truly genuine flavor.

Beet and Walnut Chevre Sandwich Bites 

These mini-appetizers are made by wrapping 2 walnut halves, a beet slice and goat cheese in a strip of prosciutto ham, served warm.

Mexican-Style Spinach-Artichoke Dip 

This creamy dip combines thawed spinach with chopped artichokes, Jack & cream cheeses, jalapenos & tomatoes, and is served with pita crisps.

White Bean Bruschetta 

This crowd pleasing appetizer spread tastes great with toasted bruschetta slices or pita crisps.

Grilled Zucchini Squash 

This light dish is very simple, slice the zucchini and cover with Italian dressing. Let marinate and then grill. Serve with any grilled meat dish.

Artichoke and Bacon Stuffed New Red Potatoes 

A great appetizer or side dish--miniature baked potatoes with mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon and artichokes.

Canned Salsa 

This home-canned salsa is made with fresh tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers and vinegar, and seasoned with cilantro.

Texas Tumbleweed 

This famous appetizer is great to munch on during the big game. The Vidalia onion should not be substituted for anything else. The beer in ...

Restaurant-Style Spinach Con Queso 

This lower-fat appetizer combines frozen spinach, Velveeta, cream cheese and salsa, plus a generous amount of ground red pepper in a crock pot.

Italian Tater Crowns 

Serve these easy potato appetizers with toothpicks. Just toss potato "tots" with Italian seasoning and cheese and bake.

Whammy Hammy Potatoes 

This potato dish is filled with ham, cheese and pasta, and then topped with corn flakes and crispy prosciutto, what a whammy.

Zesty Guacamole Dip 

Jalapenos, garlic and an herb seasoning mix give this guacamole dip a bit of a kick--add Tabasco if you like it hot.

Balsamic Grilled Beets 

The smoky grill flavor and caramelized sweetness of the beets blends beautifully with just a simple balsamic dressing.

Fried Asparagus with Wasabi Caper Sauce 

Crisp-cooked asparagus spears are wrapped in thin slices of ham, and breaded with egg and panko crumbs.

Mardi Gras Grilled Veggies 

These veggies are good enough to be a meal.  Add some shrimp or chicken for some protein or leave it vegetarian.

Fresh Salsa Stuffed Peppers 

Peppers stuffed with a tomato and avocado salsa make a quick and easy first course.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts 

Roasting your Brussels sprouts will give them a whole different flavor that is hard to ignore. Spice up dinner tonight and introduce a new vegetable.

Cheesy Tomato and Basil Bruschetta 

Feta cheese, dill weed and pecans add a new twist to this classic appetizer.

Parmesan Spaghetti Squash 

If you like spaghetti squash, you'll love it with this delicious Parmesan butter sauce. This side dish is a healthy snack or great addition to ...

Low Fat Potato Skin Nachos 

These potato skins are a healthy, low fat treat when loaded with low fat sour cream, olives, tomatoes, onion, guacamole and refried beans.