Microwave Cooking Pantry: Impromptu Cooking Appetizers

Appetizers

Because the most enjoyable part of any dining experience is the company. Home Bistro has made it easy to entertain so you can join in with your guests by serving savory appetizers. Entertaining has never been this effortless. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner for two at home, or entertaining guests, preparing dinner just became a lot easier — and a lot less expensive than dining out at the world's finest restaurants!

Crab, Artichoke and Sundried Tomato Quiche — Tender crab meat and roasted artichokes flavor this quiche made with sundried tomatoes, mild Swiss and sharp cheddar cheeses.

Stuffed Portabella Mushroom — A sautéed portabella mushroom cap stuffed with heirloom Berkshire pork sausage, blanched spinach, and grated Parmesan, in a fire roasted tomato coulis made with fresh shallots, garlic, and basil.

Lobster & Scallops Hollandaise Appetizer — A half Maine lobster tail (out of the shell) nestled in a flaky puff pasty with succulent Maine-coast sea scallops and finished with our creamy Hollandaise sauce.

Shrimp Cocktail — A classic combination of plump shrimp accompanied by our own cocktail sauce made with chili sauce, horseradish, and real lemon juice with a separate packet of hot sauce for those who want extra heat.

Roasted Crab Cake with Lobster Sauce Appetizer — An oversized, oven-roasted crab cake served in a creamy lobster sauce with grilled corn, bell peppers, and onion.

Gnocchi with Creamy Pesto Sauce — Plump gnocchi (potato dumplings) topped with shredded carrots and leeks in a creamy pesto sauce made with basil, aged Parmesan cheese, garlic, and just a hint of nutmeg.

Two Cheese Quiche — A fluffy quiche made with mild Swiss, sharp cheddar and farm-fresh Vermont eggs all in a flaky golden crust.

Ham & Spinach Quiche — The same classic recipe as our Two Cheese Quiche but made with cob-smoked ham and garden spinach.

Smoked Salmon & Mozzarella Ravioli — Smoked salmon and smoked mozzarella ravioli topped with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing made with sun-dried tomatoes and ground walnuts.

Roasted Lobster Cake with Tomato Coulis — A delicately roasted lobster cake served in a tomato coulis made with fire-roasted tomatoes, shallots, basil and olive oil.

Eggplant, Red Pepper, & Mozzarella Ravioli with Vodka Sauce — Eggplant, red pepper, and mozzarella ravioli in a classic, creamy Vodka Sauce made with tomatoes, shallots, and black and crushed red pepper all topped with fire-roasted eggplant and roasted red peppers.

Lemon Grass Grilled Shrimp — Three grilled jumbo shrimp served with a blend of julienned carrots, straw mushrooms, celery and snap peas with a delicate olive oil marinade made with lemon grass, garlic, and ginger.

Asian Platter — Three hand-wrapped vegetable spring rolls made with carrots, celery, and peppers together with three vegetable dumplings filled with shiitake mushrooms and cabbage, served with two dipping sauces, Thai coconut curry and soy-ginger.

Microwave Cooking for One by Marie T Smith

The Pantry

Appetizers