32 spring bites Recipes

red wine vinegar, golden balsamic vinegar, light olive oil, dill weed, sugar, garlic clove, minced, cilantro, cucumbers, unpeeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick, tomatoes, halved or 4 medium tomatoes, sliced into wedges, red onion, sliced into rings, red bell peppers (sliced into strips or chopped into bite size pieces) or 1 medium yellow bell peppers (sliced into strips or chopped into bite size pieces) or 1 medium green bell pepper (sliced into strips or chopped into bite size pieces)

asparagus spears , cut into bite sized pieces, sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing, cooked chicken, chopped, monterey jack cheese, cubed, tomato, cut into wedges

cream cheese (i used low-fat, 230 g tub), feta cheese, crumbled (250 g, drained ), baby spinach leaves (250 g english spinach, not chard), eggs , largest size, selfraising flour (about 62 ml), spring onion, finely chopped, white and green parts (about 1 bunch), dried oregano (actually, a teaspoon), dried thyme (ditto), garlic, finely chopped, black pepper, coarse, parmesan cheese, grated (or less , to taste)

orange juice (fresh squeezed or simply orange brand), brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, freshly grated orange zest (i use the zest from 1 large orange. do not use dried zest.), boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces), egg whites (you can use 1 whole egg but the batter won tsp be as light), water, cornstarch, flour, salt, ground black pepper, vegetable oil, vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced, freshly minced ginger, chopped green onion, red pepper flakes (or more if you like it hot), frozen peas

peanut oil, palm sugar (or substitute brown sugar), coconut milk, fish stock or 3 cups chicken stock, asian fish sauce, firm white fish fillets, bones and skin removed, uncooked shrimp, squid , hoods (optional), fresh crabmeat, cooked, hokkien noodles or 12 oz fresh rice noodles, lime juice, bok choy, washed and cut into bite-sized pieces., mint leaves, loosely packed fresh cilantro stem, bean sprouts, fried shallot (available in packets from asian food stores), fresh red chile, sliced extra (optional), dried shrimp paste (belacan), garlic, sliced, spring onions, chopped, fresh red chilies, coarsely chopped (and seeded, if desired, for less heat ), coriander root, scraped and chopped, stalks lemongrass, white part only,coarsely chopped, chopped fresh ginger, macadamia nuts or 4 candlenuts, vietnamese mint or 6 sprigs fresh mint (optional), sesame oil, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, mild paprika, sea salt

broccoli florets , cut into bite-sized pieces, golden raisin, bacon, fried crispy crumbled (i use 1/3 cup oscar mayer or hormel real bacon pieces), spring onions, thinly sliced (green and white parts ), pecan halves, grated parmesan cheese (optional), mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat, sugar or 12 packets equal substitute, distilled vinegar

premium cocoa powder (valrohna or scharffen berger), sifted, spring water, granulated sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, scharffen berger (premium semi-sweet chocolate), chopped, cake and fruit (such as bananas, apples, strawberries, and plums), cut into bite sized pieces

rice , cooked according to packet directions, olive oil, red pepper, finely chopped, green pepper, finely chopped, button mushrooms, quartered, frozen corn, chopped tomatoes, water, tomato paste, sugar, cooked chicken , chopped into bite-sized pieces, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, to taste, grated cheddar cheese, spring onions, chopped

vegetable oil or 4 tbsp peanut oil, spanish onions, finely chopped, boneless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized chunks, green chilies, finely chopped, white pepper, spring onion, shredded, to serve (optional), dark soy sauce, hot chili powder, salt, cornflour, gingerroot, peeled and finely grated (2-3cm), garlic cloves, finely chopped, malt vinegar, tomato puree, demerara sugar

chicken stock, scallion, thinly sliced (spring onion), lemon juice, cooked artichoke hearts, fresh,frozen,or canned ,cut into bite-sized pieces, salt & freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream

plain flour , plus, extra plain flour , for dusting, salt, butter, diced ,plus, extra butter, for greasing, cold water (about), milk, for brushing on top, chicken stock (9 fl. oz), boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite sized chunks, peeled potatoes, roughly chopped, egg, beaten, toasted hazelnuts, ground, cheddar cheese, grated, spring onions, chopped, chopped fresh sage, salt & freshly ground black pepper

jiffy cornbread mix, egg beaters egg substitute or 1/4 cup egg substitute, skim milk, fat free ranch dressing (or make your own 1 package. dry ranch salad dressing mix, 8 oz fat-free sour cream, and 1 cup low-fa), canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed, cranberry beans or 16 oz october beans, shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese, ripe summer tomatoes, diced and drained or 1 pint sweet grape tomatoes, cut in half, green bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, spring onions, thinly sliced (optional), chopped green chilies, drained, canned corn, drained, coarsely chopped romaine lettuce, frozen green pea, thawed, hormel real bacon bits (i use hormel or oscar mayer) (optional), cooked elbow macaroni (optional), black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained (optional), broccoli florets , cut into bite-size buds (optional), diced celery (optional), sliced water chestnuts, cut in quarters (optional), kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional), canned great northern beans, rinsed and drained (optional), canned black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)

potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes, sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, red onion, cut in large pieces, carrots, cut into sticks, fresh green beans, garlic cloves, crushed, dried rosemary (or three fresh springs), olive oil, salt and pepper

crostini or savoury crackers, spring onions, trimmed, prawns, soft cheese (can use low fat ), freshly ground black pepper, parsley leaves to garnish

sausage links, cut in 3/4-inch rounds (24 oz, aidelle chicken and apple sausage - 3 package, you can also use a mild italian or herb sausage), baguette (cut in thin slices and toasted ), apples, peeled and diced (granny smith), onion, diced, apple cider (not juice), beer (dark if you have it, you can also use white wine, chicken broth), brown sugar, honey, springs fresh thyme (no need to chop, just the whole sprig), bay leaf, butter (2 tbsp to saute, 1 to add to the sauce), salt, pepper, dijon mustard, honey, flour, butter, milk, gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese

whole avocado peeled, pitted, diced, tomatillos (3 large) husked, rinsed, chopped, white or yellow onions chopped, cilantro chopped, whole jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped, lime juice, salt, vegetable oil, chipotle chile powder, black beans drained (reserve liquid), tortilla chips, grilled chicken diced, cilantro springs

egg yolks, white wine, cilantro, blanched, garlic, minced, rice wine vinegar, scallions, minced, sugar, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, chopped thyme, balsamic vinegar, white wine, salt and pepper, quails, butter, oil, head romaine lettuce, cleaned and cut into bite-sized pieces, handfuls spring mix, tomato, diced, onion , julienned, chopped cilantro leaves, scallions, sliced, for garnish

barbecued chicken , meat shredded into bite sized pieces, potatoes, peeled and sliced, spring onions, chopped, butter, extra, garlic clove, crushed, plain flour, water, chicken stock cube, dry white wine, cream, french mustard, mayonnaise, grated tasty cheese, paprika, fresh parsley, chopped