Five-Ingredient Appetizers

By News on the Net —— Bio and Archives December 24, 2012

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The secret to seemingly effortless holiday entertaining? Simple appetizers and quick prep. These 5-ingredient wonders take a less-is-more approach, without sacrificing flavor. Plus, they look impressive, so no one will guess you whipped them up in record time. Garlic-Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Baked Brie with Dried Cherries & Thyme Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Garlic Roasted Shrimp Cocktail

by Rori Trovato Roasting the shrimp with garlic gives them a punch that's great with my # cocktail sauce. Serves four to six.

1-1/2 lb. jumbo shrimp (16-20 count), shells peeled, tails left on 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon) 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper Cocktail Sauce More...

Baked Brie with Dried Cherries & Thyme

by Tony Rosenfeld Serves eight. 1/2-lb. wheel of Brie (about 4-inch diameter), at room temperature 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1/3 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted More...

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

by Tony Rosenfeld Serves eight. 10-oz. package frozen leaf spinach, thawed, squeezed dry, and chopped 6 oz. can artichoke hearts, thinly sliced and patted dry 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup sour cream Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper More...