Kick Off Summer With Fresh Seafood Appetizer Recipes (Twistson Snacks)

The days begin to warm, and the nights follow suit as summer lays ahead. While the thermometer in your home town may not be screaming summer is almost here, today's celebration of Victoria Day in Canada and next week's Memorial Day holiday in the US signal the coming of summer. What better way to greet the season than with fresh seafood appetizer recipes at your next gathering?

As things heat up, people enjoy lighter fare. With doctors recommending we add more seafood to our diet, serving up a taste of the ocean should be the wave of the summer. Thoughts of the sand and the surf call to us this time of year. But, if a trip to the shore isn't on your agenda, take a little trip with bite-sized seafood treats.

Seafood safety
You may worry that serving seafood can be tricky. After all, it needs to be fresh and kept cool. With proper planning, and proper handling, you have nothing to worry about. Once you've determined your menu of seafood appetizer recipes, do your shopping no more than one or two days before the event. Keep everything refrigerated immediately after preparing, and serve on chilled platters or over ice.
Here's a great product to protect cold items from Tropix.

(For information on the safe purchasing and handling of seafood, read these important tips from the FDA.)

Great ideas
You may not want to serve seafood exclusively, but your next party should have a variety of seafood dishes for people to choose. We found several unique recipes that includes several types of shellfish and a fish dip.

First up are these Coconut-Poached Shrimp Tostadas. The combination of shrimp, pineapple and guacamole is refreshing.

Next, put these Mini Lobster Rolls out and watch them disappear.

Round out the shellfish selection with these Mini Asian Crab Cakes, these bite-sized morsels are easy to eat and have a bit of kick from Wasabi.

Have guests that are allergic to shellfish? Here's a Smoked Salmon Dip that is simple, yet delicious.

You may also get adventurous and want to fry up your own homemade fish-sticks, or grill skewers of shrimp or sturdy, meaty swordfish. The nice thing about fresh seafood is that simple marinades or seasoning is all you need to complete the dish. No overpowering spices or sauces needed - let the taste of the seafood shine through.

The accompaniment
The best thing to serve with your fresh seafood appetizers are crisp white wines or light cocktails.
Shellfish pairs well with light selections like Vouvray, Champagne, even off-dry Gewurztraminer.
White fish calls for a White Burgundy (made from Chardonnay.) According to foodandwine, salmon, while typically served with white wine, works well with a lighter red like Pinot Noir.

As for cocktails, there are really no recommended pairings, but if people don't care for wine, serve a light, refreshing adult beverage like this "Afterglow".
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Cointreau
Splash of lavender syrup
Blackberry garnish
Pour first 3 ingredients in an ice filled shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with blackberry

So pop a tasty bit of seafood into your mouth and close your eyes. Imagine you hear the sound of the surf, smell the salt water mixed with the scent of sunscreen, and feel your toes in the wet sand. Welcome summer.

Source: http://www.twistsonsnacks.com/kick-off-summer-with-fresh-seafood-appetizer-recipes

We are the best source on the web for delicious, entertaining easy snack recipes ideas. Twists on Snacks are sponsored by John Wm. Macy's Cheese Sticks. They're known for our award winning, twice-baked and hand rolled gourmet snacks.

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Summer Rolls Recipe (Sc UK)

School of Wok, a cookery school in London, teaches a wide variety of Oriental and South-East Asian cuisines, showing customers that food from the Far East isn't just chow mein and sushi, but so much more!

The food of Vietnam has gained popularity rapidly over recent years in Britain, loved for its use of fragrant herbs, crisp vegetables and zingy flavours combined to create fresh and ultra-healthy meals - what's not to like?!?

Vietnamese cooking lessons at School of Wok are perfect if you're a newbie to the cuisine or even an experienced foodie, teaching you a ton of recipes that are great for the summer. So now that the weather is starting to (finally) pick up, we thought we'd take a look at one of Vietnam's quintessential snacks: summer rolls.

Summer rolls, also known as goi cuon or Vietnamese spring rolls, differ from the more widely known Chinese spring rolls in that they're uncooked, a little larger and jam-packed to the brim.

They're often stuffed with raw vegetables and chilli, rice vermicelli and herbs such as mint and coriander (with the addition of meat or fish being completely optional). They're then typically dipped in salty, zingy or sweet sauces before devouring - perfect food for sharing with friends and family around the dinner table!

According to Nguyet Pawlyn, School of Wok's very-own Vietnamese cookery specialist, summer rolls are really fun to make and great for the summer months.

"Summer rolls are very much part of Vietnamese cuisine as it's an interactive experience: all the ingredients are brought to the table, so each person can make there own, making it to their own taste. They're very simple to make and so fresh and healthy!"

See below for School of Wok's own simple yet tasty recipe for summer rolls, ideal for a quick, easy and ultra-healthy meat-free meal anytime of the week. These are extremely versatile and great for experimenting with different flavours...or just what's left over in your fridge!

INGREDIENTS

1 pack Vietnamese rice-flour paper wrappers
Handful of rice vermicelli, soaked in hot water for 3 mins then drained
3 spring onions, sliced finely
8 dried Chinese Mushrooms, soaked in hot water overnight then roughly chopped
1 bag bean sprouts
4 carrots, cut into matchsticks
Handful of mint leaves

The Marinade
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil

The Lime Dressing
1 chilli, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Juice of 3 limes
3 tbsp honey or palm sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
Light soy sauce, to taste

Dress the spring onions, mushrooms, bean sprouts and carrots lightly with the marinade mixture in a large bowl.

Dip 1 paper wrapper into a bowl of cold water until soft then lay flat on a work top or plate. Place a small handful of the marinated vegetables into the centre arranged into a small rectangle, leaving space at either side.

Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the vegetables and stick down (the pastry should be sticky enough to stick to itself). Roll the wrappers up tightly so it just encloses the filling, fold in the sides and stick, then continue to roll until fully closed. Repeat with the rest (until you run out of ingredients!).

Mix together ingredients for the lime dressing then serve alongside your stack of summer rolls.

School of Wok is one of the leading Cookery Schools in London that helps you in becoming a good cook. It provides wide range of cooking courses/lessons for Asian Cuisines like Chinese, Indian, Thai etc. If you're interested in learning more about the food of Vietnam, or even looking for Malaysian Cooking Lessons or Thai Cooking Classes in London, look no further than School of Wok.

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Summer Rolls Recipe (Sc UK)

School of Wok, a cookery school in London, teaches a wide variety of Oriental and South-East Asian cuisines, showing customers that food from the Far East isn't just chow mein and sushi, but so much more!

The food of Vietnam has gained popularity rapidly over recent years in Britain, loved for its use of fragrant herbs, crisp vegetables and zingy flavours combined to create fresh and ultra-healthy meals - what's not to like?!?

Vietnamese cooking lessons at School of Wok are perfect if you're a newbie to the cuisine or even an experienced foodie, teaching you a ton of recipes that are great for the summer. So now that the weather is starting to (finally) pick up, we thought we'd take a look at one of Vietnam's quintessential snacks: summer rolls.

Summer rolls, also known as goi cuon or Vietnamese spring rolls, differ from the more widely known Chinese spring rolls in that they're uncooked, a little larger and jam-packed to the brim.

They're often stuffed with raw vegetables and chilli, rice vermicelli and herbs such as mint and coriander (with the addition of meat or fish being completely optional). They're then typically dipped in salty, zingy or sweet sauces before devouring - perfect food for sharing with friends and family around the dinner table!

According to Nguyet Pawlyn, School of Wok's very-own Vietnamese cookery specialist, summer rolls are really fun to make and great for the summer months.

"Summer rolls are very much part of Vietnamese cuisine as it's an interactive experience: all the ingredients are brought to the table, so each person can make there own, making it to their own taste. They're very simple to make and so fresh and healthy!"

See below for School of Wok's own simple yet tasty recipe for summer rolls, ideal for a quick, easy and ultra-healthy meat-free meal anytime of the week. These are extremely versatile and great for experimenting with different flavours...or just what's left over in your fridge!

INGREDIENTS

1 pack Vietnamese rice-flour paper wrappers
Handful of rice vermicelli, soaked in hot water for 3 mins then drained
3 spring onions, sliced finely
8 dried Chinese Mushrooms, soaked in hot water overnight then roughly chopped
1 bag bean sprouts
4 carrots, cut into matchsticks
Handful of mint leaves

The Marinade
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil

The Lime Dressing
1 chilli, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Juice of 3 limes
3 tbsp honey or palm sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
Light soy sauce, to taste

Dress the spring onions, mushrooms, bean sprouts and carrots lightly with the marinade mixture in a large bowl.

Dip 1 paper wrapper into a bowl of cold water until soft then lay flat on a work top or plate. Place a small handful of the marinated vegetables into the centre arranged into a small rectangle, leaving space at either side.

Fold the bottom of the wrapper over the vegetables and stick down (the pastry should be sticky enough to stick to itself). Roll the wrappers up tightly so it just encloses the filling, fold in the sides and stick, then continue to roll until fully closed. Repeat with the rest (until you run out of ingredients!).

Mix together ingredients for the lime dressing then serve alongside your stack of summer rolls.

School of Wok is one of the leading Cookery Schools in London that helps you in becoming a good cook. It provides wide range of cooking courses/lessons for Asian Cuisines like Chinese, Indian, Thai etc. If you're interested in learning more about the food of Vietnam, or even looking for Malaysian Cooking Lessons or Thai Cooking Classes in London, look no further than School of Wok.

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Two Great Appetizer Recipes for your Next Summer Dinner Party (John Wm. Macy's CheeseSticks)

Summer is the perfect time for cookouts and dinner events. It is important to create appetizers and meals that are light and delicious. With these two great appetizer recipes, Avocado Salsa and Buffalo Chicken Dip, guests will be impressed by all your hard work. Little do they know that both appetizers will take you less than an hour to make!
Avocado Salsa: The Perfect Summertime Appetizer
In search of recipes for appetizers that are simple and delicious? Try this wonderful Avocado salsa paired with John Wm. Macy's CheeseCrisps. This delightful appetizer is perfect for a summer time dinner party or a light snack. The combination of fresh herbs and lime juice gives this traditional appetizer a new kick.
Ingredients:
2 ripe plum tomatoes
2 Ripe Avocados
? Cup Onions
1 lime
1 Tsp. Fresh Basil
Salt
John Wm. Macy's CheeseCrisps
Instructions:
1. Dice the tomatoes avocados and onions into small pieces
2. Cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice of both sides, combining it with the other diced ingredients
3. Rinse and dry the fresh basil. Chop into small pieces combining with the other ingredients
4. Add salt to taste.
5. Server with John Wm. Macy's CheeseCrisps
This great appetizer recipe is quick and easy and a personal summer time favorite. The use of fresh vegetables and herbs in the salsa creates the perfect solution to a hot summer day. It is perfect paired with cheese crisps, because the crackers are light and offer a complimentary texture.
This easy appetizer recipe can be transformed into a hearty recipe by adding a few ingredients. Consider adding a variety of different vegetables and beans, such as corn, jalapenos or black beans. Placed on top of grilled salmon or added to a salad, this simple appetizer is transformed into a gourmet meal. Whatever the choice, guest or family members will be impressed with this delightful summer appetizer.

Buffalo Chicken Dip: The Versatile Party Snack Food

Looking for the perfect versatile party snack recipe? Buffalo Chicken Dip has it all. It can be perfect for those who like a little spice in their appetizers or can be transformed into delicious tacos. The best part about this appetizer is the combination of cheese and chicken. Topping this quick and easy appetizer with John Wm Macy's CheeseCrips adds the perfect crunch to every bite.

Ingredients:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar ranch dressing
1/2 cup of mild wing sauce
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 small package shredded cheddar cheese
1 box John Wm Macy's Cheddar & Asiago CheeseCrisps

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Boil chicken, then shred and chop
3. Mix dressing and sauce
4. Place CheeseCrips in a bag and gently crush with mallet or hammer
5. Spread cream cheese in 9x13 oven dish
6. Combine chicken with sauce/dressing mixture
7. Spread chicken sauce mixture evenly over cream cheese
8. Lightly sprinkle cheddar cheese and CheeseCrisps on tops
9. Bake for about 20 minutes

For this tasty party snack recipe, serve it with your favorite chips or crackers. If you would like to kick up the spice a little try using a medium wing sauce instead of mild. If you are looking for a healthier alternative replace the cream cheese with Neufchatel cheese and the ranch dressing with light ranch dressing. Also, instead of using your favorite chips or crackers for dipping, use a variety of vegetables.

This easy and quick appetizer can be made into a main meal by using more chicken in larger chunks and served with rice or over a bed of lettuce. It could also be transformed into delicious tacos, by rolling the ingredients into a tortilla. The bottom line is this is a party snack recipe that can't go wrong.

John Wm. Macy's Cheesesticks is a snack food company provides party snack food and recipes. We also provide gourmet snacks and baked snacks include crunchy and delicious flavors of CheeseSticks, Cheese Crisps and Sweet Sticks.

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Kick Off Summer With Fresh Seafood Appetizer Recipes (Twistson Snacks)

The days begin to warm, and the nights follow suit as summer lays ahead. While the thermometer in your home town may not be screaming summer is almost here, today's celebration of Victoria Day in Canada and next week's Memorial Day holiday in the US signal the coming of summer. What better way to greet the season than with fresh seafood appetizer recipes at your next gathering?

As things heat up, people enjoy lighter fare. With doctors recommending we add more seafood to our diet, serving up a taste of the ocean should be the wave of the summer. Thoughts of the sand and the surf call to us this time of year. But, if a trip to the shore isn't on your agenda, take a little trip with bite-sized seafood treats.

Seafood safety
You may worry that serving seafood can be tricky. After all, it needs to be fresh and kept cool. With proper planning, and proper handling, you have nothing to worry about. Once you've determined your menu of seafood appetizer recipes, do your shopping no more than one or two days before the event. Keep everything refrigerated immediately after preparing, and serve on chilled platters or over ice.
Here's a great product to protect cold items from Tropix.

(For information on the safe purchasing and handling of seafood, read these important tips from the FDA.)

Great ideas
You may not want to serve seafood exclusively, but your next party should have a variety of seafood dishes for people to choose. We found several unique recipes that includes several types of shellfish and a fish dip.

First up are these Coconut-Poached Shrimp Tostadas. The combination of shrimp, pineapple and guacamole is refreshing.

Next, put these Mini Lobster Rolls out and watch them disappear.

Round out the shellfish selection with these Mini Asian Crab Cakes, these bite-sized morsels are easy to eat and have a bit of kick from Wasabi.

Have guests that are allergic to shellfish? Here's a Smoked Salmon Dip that is simple, yet delicious.

You may also get adventurous and want to fry up your own homemade fish-sticks, or grill skewers of shrimp or sturdy, meaty swordfish. The nice thing about fresh seafood is that simple marinades or seasoning is all you need to complete the dish. No overpowering spices or sauces needed - let the taste of the seafood shine through.

The accompaniment
The best thing to serve with your fresh seafood appetizers are crisp white wines or light cocktails.
Shellfish pairs well with light selections like Vouvray, Champagne, even off-dry Gewurztraminer.
White fish calls for a White Burgundy (made from Chardonnay.) According to foodandwine, salmon, while typically served with white wine, works well with a lighter red like Pinot Noir.

As for cocktails, there are really no recommended pairings, but if people don't care for wine, serve a light, refreshing adult beverage like this "Afterglow".
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Cointreau
Splash of lavender syrup
Blackberry garnish
Pour first 3 ingredients in an ice filled shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with blackberry

So pop a tasty bit of seafood into your mouth and close your eyes. Imagine you hear the sound of the surf, smell the salt water mixed with the scent of sunscreen, and feel your toes in the wet sand. Welcome summer.

Source: http://www.twistsonsnacks.com/kick-off-summer-with-fresh-seafood-appetizer-recipes

We are the best source on the web for delicious, entertaining easy snack recipes ideas. Twists on Snacks are sponsored by John Wm. Macy's Cheese Sticks. They're known for our award winning, twice-baked and hand rolled gourmet snacks.

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Two Great Appetizer Recipes for your Next Summer Dinner Party (John Wm. Macy's CheeseSticks)

Summer is the perfect time for cookouts and dinner events. It is important to create appetizers and meals that are light and delicious. With these two great appetizer recipes, Avocado Salsa and Buffalo Chicken Dip, guests will be impressed by all your hard work. Little do they know that both appetizers will take you less than an hour to make!
Avocado Salsa: The Perfect Summertime Appetizer
In search of recipes for appetizers that are simple and delicious? Try this wonderful Avocado salsa paired with John Wm. Macy's CheeseCrisps. This delightful appetizer is perfect for a summer time dinner party or a light snack. The combination of fresh herbs and lime juice gives this traditional appetizer a new kick.
Ingredients:
2 ripe plum tomatoes
2 Ripe Avocados
? Cup Onions
1 lime
1 Tsp. Fresh Basil
Salt
John Wm. Macy's CheeseCrisps
Instructions:
1. Dice the tomatoes avocados and onions into small pieces
2. Cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice of both sides, combining it with the other diced ingredients
3. Rinse and dry the fresh basil. Chop into small pieces combining with the other ingredients
4. Add salt to taste.
5. Server with John Wm. Macy's CheeseCrisps
This great appetizer recipe is quick and easy and a personal summer time favorite. The use of fresh vegetables and herbs in the salsa creates the perfect solution to a hot summer day. It is perfect paired with cheese crisps, because the crackers are light and offer a complimentary texture.
This easy appetizer recipe can be transformed into a hearty recipe by adding a few ingredients. Consider adding a variety of different vegetables and beans, such as corn, jalapenos or black beans. Placed on top of grilled salmon or added to a salad, this simple appetizer is transformed into a gourmet meal. Whatever the choice, guest or family members will be impressed with this delightful summer appetizer.

Buffalo Chicken Dip: The Versatile Party Snack Food

Looking for the perfect versatile party snack recipe? Buffalo Chicken Dip has it all. It can be perfect for those who like a little spice in their appetizers or can be transformed into delicious tacos. The best part about this appetizer is the combination of cheese and chicken. Topping this quick and easy appetizer with John Wm Macy's CheeseCrips adds the perfect crunch to every bite.

Ingredients:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar ranch dressing
1/2 cup of mild wing sauce
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 small package shredded cheddar cheese
1 box John Wm Macy's Cheddar & Asiago CheeseCrisps

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Boil chicken, then shred and chop
3. Mix dressing and sauce
4. Place CheeseCrips in a bag and gently crush with mallet or hammer
5. Spread cream cheese in 9x13 oven dish
6. Combine chicken with sauce/dressing mixture
7. Spread chicken sauce mixture evenly over cream cheese
8. Lightly sprinkle cheddar cheese and CheeseCrisps on tops
9. Bake for about 20 minutes

For this tasty party snack recipe, serve it with your favorite chips or crackers. If you would like to kick up the spice a little try using a medium wing sauce instead of mild. If you are looking for a healthier alternative replace the cream cheese with Neufchatel cheese and the ranch dressing with light ranch dressing. Also, instead of using your favorite chips or crackers for dipping, use a variety of vegetables.

This easy and quick appetizer can be made into a main meal by using more chicken in larger chunks and served with rice or over a bed of lettuce. It could also be transformed into delicious tacos, by rolling the ingredients into a tortilla. The bottom line is this is a party snack recipe that can't go wrong.

John Wm. Macy's Cheesesticks is a snack food company provides party snack food and recipes. We also provide gourmet snacks and baked snacks include crunchy and delicious flavors of CheeseSticks, Cheese Crisps and Sweet Sticks.

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Two Great Appetizer Recipes for your Next Summer Dinner Party (John Wm. Macy's CheeseSticks)

Summer is the perfect time for cookouts and dinner events. It is important to create appetizers and meals that are light and delicious. With these two great appetizer recipes, Avocado Salsa and Buffalo Chicken Dip, guests will be impressed by all your hard work. Little do they know that both appetizers will take you less than an hour to make!
Avocado Salsa: The Perfect Summertime Appetizer
In search of recipes for appetizers that are simple and delicious? Try this wonderful Avocado salsa paired with John Wm. Macy's CheeseCrisps. This delightful appetizer is perfect for a summer time dinner party or a light snack. The combination of fresh herbs and lime juice gives this traditional appetizer a new kick.
Ingredients:
2 ripe plum tomatoes
2 Ripe Avocados
? Cup Onions
1 lime
1 Tsp. Fresh Basil
Salt
John Wm. Macy's CheeseCrisps
Instructions:
1. Dice the tomatoes avocados and onions into small pieces
2. Cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice of both sides, combining it with the other diced ingredients
3. Rinse and dry the fresh basil. Chop into small pieces combining with the other ingredients
4. Add salt to taste.
5. Server with John Wm. Macy's CheeseCrisps
This great appetizer recipe is quick and easy and a personal summer time favorite. The use of fresh vegetables and herbs in the salsa creates the perfect solution to a hot summer day. It is perfect paired with cheese crisps, because the crackers are light and offer a complimentary texture.
This easy appetizer recipe can be transformed into a hearty recipe by adding a few ingredients. Consider adding a variety of different vegetables and beans, such as corn, jalapenos or black beans. Placed on top of grilled salmon or added to a salad, this simple appetizer is transformed into a gourmet meal. Whatever the choice, guest or family members will be impressed with this delightful summer appetizer.

Buffalo Chicken Dip: The Versatile Party Snack Food

Looking for the perfect versatile party snack recipe? Buffalo Chicken Dip has it all. It can be perfect for those who like a little spice in their appetizers or can be transformed into delicious tacos. The best part about this appetizer is the combination of cheese and chicken. Topping this quick and easy appetizer with John Wm Macy's CheeseCrips adds the perfect crunch to every bite.

Ingredients:

3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar ranch dressing
1/2 cup of mild wing sauce
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 small package shredded cheddar cheese
1 box John Wm Macy's Cheddar & Asiago CheeseCrisps

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Boil chicken, then shred and chop
3. Mix dressing and sauce
4. Place CheeseCrips in a bag and gently crush with mallet or hammer
5. Spread cream cheese in 9x13 oven dish
6. Combine chicken with sauce/dressing mixture
7. Spread chicken sauce mixture evenly over cream cheese
8. Lightly sprinkle cheddar cheese and CheeseCrisps on tops
9. Bake for about 20 minutes

For this tasty party snack recipe, serve it with your favorite chips or crackers. If you would like to kick up the spice a little try using a medium wing sauce instead of mild. If you are looking for a healthier alternative replace the cream cheese with Neufchatel cheese and the ranch dressing with light ranch dressing. Also, instead of using your favorite chips or crackers for dipping, use a variety of vegetables.

This easy and quick appetizer can be made into a main meal by using more chicken in larger chunks and served with rice or over a bed of lettuce. It could also be transformed into delicious tacos, by rolling the ingredients into a tortilla. The bottom line is this is a party snack recipe that can't go wrong.

John Wm. Macy's Cheesesticks is a snack food company provides party snack food and recipes. We also provide gourmet snacks and baked snacks include crunchy and delicious flavors of CheeseSticks, Cheese Crisps and Sweet Sticks.

reade more... Résuméabuiyad

Kick Off Summer With Fresh Seafood Appetizer Recipes (Twistson Snacks)

The days begin to warm, and the nights follow suit as summer lays ahead. While the thermometer in your home town may not be screaming summer is almost here, today's celebration of Victoria Day in Canada and next week's Memorial Day holiday in the US signal the coming of summer. What better way to greet the season than with fresh seafood appetizer recipes at your next gathering?

As things heat up, people enjoy lighter fare. With doctors recommending we add more seafood to our diet, serving up a taste of the ocean should be the wave of the summer. Thoughts of the sand and the surf call to us this time of year. But, if a trip to the shore isn't on your agenda, take a little trip with bite-sized seafood treats.

Seafood safety
You may worry that serving seafood can be tricky. After all, it needs to be fresh and kept cool. With proper planning, and proper handling, you have nothing to worry about. Once you've determined your menu of seafood appetizer recipes, do your shopping no more than one or two days before the event. Keep everything refrigerated immediately after preparing, and serve on chilled platters or over ice.
Here's a great product to protect cold items from Tropix.

(For information on the safe purchasing and handling of seafood, read these important tips from the FDA.)

Great ideas
You may not want to serve seafood exclusively, but your next party should have a variety of seafood dishes for people to choose. We found several unique recipes that includes several types of shellfish and a fish dip.

First up are these Coconut-Poached Shrimp Tostadas. The combination of shrimp, pineapple and guacamole is refreshing.

Next, put these Mini Lobster Rolls out and watch them disappear.

Round out the shellfish selection with these Mini Asian Crab Cakes, these bite-sized morsels are easy to eat and have a bit of kick from Wasabi.

Have guests that are allergic to shellfish? Here's a Smoked Salmon Dip that is simple, yet delicious.

You may also get adventurous and want to fry up your own homemade fish-sticks, or grill skewers of shrimp or sturdy, meaty swordfish. The nice thing about fresh seafood is that simple marinades or seasoning is all you need to complete the dish. No overpowering spices or sauces needed - let the taste of the seafood shine through.

The accompaniment
The best thing to serve with your fresh seafood appetizers are crisp white wines or light cocktails.
Shellfish pairs well with light selections like Vouvray, Champagne, even off-dry Gewurztraminer.
White fish calls for a White Burgundy (made from Chardonnay.) According to foodandwine, salmon, while typically served with white wine, works well with a lighter red like Pinot Noir.

As for cocktails, there are really no recommended pairings, but if people don't care for wine, serve a light, refreshing adult beverage like this "Afterglow".
2 ounces vodka
1 ounce Cointreau
Splash of lavender syrup
Blackberry garnish
Pour first 3 ingredients in an ice filled shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with blackberry

So pop a tasty bit of seafood into your mouth and close your eyes. Imagine you hear the sound of the surf, smell the salt water mixed with the scent of sunscreen, and feel your toes in the wet sand. Welcome summer.

Source: http://www.twistsonsnacks.com/kick-off-summer-with-fresh-seafood-appetizer-recipes

We are the best source on the web for delicious, entertaining easy snack recipes ideas. Twists on Snacks are sponsored by John Wm. Macy's Cheese Sticks. They're known for our award winning, twice-baked and hand rolled gourmet snacks.

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Combat Summer with delectable recipes from India Food Network (India Network)

India Food Network for all its food lovers brings some summer special recipes this May. Beat the Heat with Basil Punch, Chilled Cucumber and Mint soup, Falafel Salad and much more.

Its that time of the year when eating ice creams and sipping on coolers is a must. Summers are here and you can feel it every waking minute with the scorching sun leaving its after effects. India Food Network brings some interesting recipes which will keep your body temperature in check, weight in place and score a ten on ten on the yummy food meter.

During summers its important to eat food that will keep you hydrated and healthy. Light to digest, water-based vegetables are recommended for the summer. However, it doesn't seem to excite the taste palettes. India Food Network chefs Asha Khatau an Indian author whose book, 'Exciting Vegetarian Cuisines of the World' won Honours at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2011 and Seema Gadh who runs a popular show on the channel called IFN kaa Dhaba share some lip-smacking recipes for summer.

Celebrate good food and easy to make to make recipes with India Food Network . Watch the channel on Youtube to learn some exciting recipes like Palak Raita, green pea and lettuce soup , Basil Punch, Chilled cucumber and mint soup and Falafel Salad, etc...

Recipe for Basil Punch By Seema Gadh from India Food Network

Ingredients:

? 2 glasses of cold water
? 5 tbsp of powdered sugar
? A pinch of black salt
? Basil leaves grounded into a paste with 1 tbsp of water
? Juice of 2 lemons
? Ice cubes
Procedure:

? In a jug transfer the basil paste
? Add the lemon juice
? Add black salt
? Add 5 tbsp of sugar
? Stir well
? Add the ice cubes
? Add 2 glasses of water
? Stir well

Recipe for Chilled Cucumber and Mint Soup By Asha Khatau from India Food Network

Ingredients:

? 450g cucumber, peeled, sliced and salted
? 2 cups thick yoghurt
? 2 cups cold water
? 2 tbsp lemon juice
? 1/2 cup vegetable stock
? 6-7 cloves garlic
? 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
? Salt to taste

Procedure:
? Put the cucumbers in a liquidiser
? Add the yoghurt
? Ice cold water
? Lemon juice
? Vegetable stock
? Garlic
? The mint leaves
? And finally salt to taste
? Churn together till well blended
? Tip - This drink/ soup is best enjoyed on a hot summer day
? Your Chilled cucumber & mint soup is ready to serve

Tip - Discard the water remaining in the cucumber bowl to avoid a bitter taste

Recipe for Falafel Salad By Asha Khatau from India Food Network

Ingredients:

? 4-5 cups of mixed salad greens, torn with hand and soaked in ice cold water (you can either use iceberg lettuce, romain lettuce, lollo rosso or a mixture of all),
? ? cup green olives, sliced
? ? tomatoes, deseeded and cut into cubes
? 1 green cucumber, sliced and halved
? ? cup spring onions, sliced
? 6-8 falafel bullets (green gram soaked overnight have been pasted and made into bullets)
? 7-8 mint leaves, torn roughly with hands
? ? cup feta cheese, crumbled
? 1 tsp sumac
? For dressing:
? ? cup thick yogurt
? 2 tbsp lemon juice
? ? cup ice cold water
? 2 tbsp virgin olive oil
? 2 tbsp tahini paste
? Salt and pepper to taste
? Mild paprika for garnish
Procedure:

? Start by putting all the salad ingredients in a bowl
? Put the lettuce leaves first
? Scatter the sliced olives over the lettuce leaves
? Add tomatoes
? Add cucumber
? Add spring onions
? Add mint leaves
? Add feta cheese
? If the feta cheese appears somewhat gooey, cut it with the edge of a knife
? Add 1 tsp sumac
? Sumac adds a nice tangy flavour to the salad
? Place the falafel bullets last
? You can either use whole falafel bullets or cut them into two as per your convenience
? Keep the salad in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for a while
? For dressing:
? All the ingredients have to go into a blender
? Start with the yogurt
? Add 2 tbsp tahini paste
? Add 2 tbsp lemon juice
? Add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
? Add salt and pepper as per taste
? Add about ? cup of chilled water
? Shut the lid of the blending jar and churn it in the liquidizer
? Add dressing as per your requirements

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