Tag: Snacks + Apps

Gruyere Gougeres

From the kitchen of Lisa Steele, Coop to Kitchen.

Before the fresh berry season, our client the Maine Department of Agriculture has been spreading the word that even frozen, local berries are best! Whether in a smoothie, in a pie or in your favorite bread recipe, Maine’s frozen berries are packed with flavor and perfect to use year-round. The following recipe is from RealMaine.com.

Cranberry Brie Bites

I love having these as a festive holiday appetizer when my boys and their girlfriends come for dinner. They are easy, delicious and pretty to look at! ~ Nancy

Scalloped Oysters

This recipe is a Christmas Eve tradition in the Dimock family with the original recipe coming from my great grandmother. While it is a tradition, most of my family does not dare to try it! For years it was just me and my grandparents that would eat this dish, a memory with them that I cherish. Last year, my grandmother and I convinced most of the family to try it and the general consensus was that it really wasn’t that bad. I hope you give this recipe a try, even if you aren’t an oyster fan. ~ Emma

Healthy Crab Cakes

We are so fortunate to live in Maine and have access to fresh seafood that it’s easy to incorporate seafood into holiday meals. These crab cakes are perfect as an appetizer. Happy holidays! ~ Charlene

Cheddar Maple Brussels Sprouts Toasts

During the holidays, quick and easy appetizer ideas are good to have on hand. And since this one has a vegetable included, there’s less guilt. The original recipe is from Delish.com, but I made it my own by adding maple syrup. You could add honey, too, but this is a nice shout out to our friends at the Maine Maple Producers Association. - Charlene

Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree

I’ve made this recipe at least six times during the Christmas season the last two years for every holiday party my husband and I attend. Huge crowd pleaser and looks so festive! Also, incredibly easy which doesn’t hurt, either! Family and friends have started requesting it. — Whitney (Adapted from a delish.com recipe)