Claudia Jayson - Delicious Appetizers - 31 Easy Recipes For The Holidays

Hasty Tasty Low Carb Snacks & Appetizers Low Carb Recipes The Whole Family Will Love By Claudia Jayson Hasty Tasty Low Carb Snacks & Appetizers Low Carb Recipes The Whole Family Will Love All rights reserved. No duplication without the express written permission of the author. Other Books by Claudia Jayson Hasty Tasty Low Carb Recipes Series Hasty Tasty Low Carb Dinners Low Carb Recipes for People On-The-Go Through the many ups and downs of dieting in my adult years, I learned the health benefit as well as the weight benefit of a low carb diet. Since much has been written about the value of reducing carbohydrates in ones diet, I will simply say that this collection of low carb recipes is presented to the people who have already discovered this life-changing reality. My challenge has always been one of time. My busy schedule prevented me from preparing low carb meals on a regular basis so it became imperative that I find a collection of recipes that could be made ahead or in a very short time.

When I made healthy snacks and meals that could be kept on hand, I was less likely to grab the unhealthy and fat producing snacks so easily obtained. It was also necessary for me to provide snacks and meals that would be accepted and enjoyed by my family. Since they turn away from the natural health food type foods I enjoy, my search results demanded low carb recipes for low carb snacks and healthy snacks that were tasty as well as easy to prepare. Searching the internet and cookbooks for recipes that met this requirement robbed me of the time that was in such short supply. It occurred to me that many of you had this same challenge. This book is meant to assist you in your continued commitment to living a low carb diet, eating healthy snacks, preparing very delicious and tasty low carb recipes that could be made easily and quickly yet result in dishes that the whole family would love.

Some of my favorites are the Sausage Jalapenos, South Sea Island Chicken Bites, Kabobs Antipasto, and the Crustless Cheese Quiches. With all this in mind, please enjoy these recipes as well as the other cookbooks I have published for you. Get skinny. Stay skinny. Claudia Jayson Shish-Ka-Bob Antipasto Style These are very easy to prepare and l love the vegetables and cheese. I choose vegetables my family favors.

PREP TIME: 15 MIN YIELD: 8 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: 1 cup fresh baby spinach cup fresh cherry tomatoes (8 tomatoes) 8 pitted kalamata olives 2 oz. fat free mozzarella cheese, cut into inch cubes 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and quartered 4 oz. canned palm hearts, cut into 4 pieces, crosswise, rinsed and drained 1 oz. turkey pepperoni, 8 slices 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed teaspoon ground oregano DIRECTIONS: Onto each skewer, thread 1 each of spinach leaf, grape tomato, olive, cheese cube, artichoke quarter, heart of palm piece, and pepperoni slice. Arrange on a platter and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, basil and oregano.

Spoon over the skewers evenly and serve. NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: 54 calories 5 g carbohydrates 2.6 g total fat .03 g saturated fat 2.2 g unsaturated fat 3.6 g protein 191 mg sodium Speedy Beef & Asparagus Roll-Ups These are delicious and bite size. Easy to grab in a hurry or take with me while on the go. A serving size actually satisfies me for a lunch. PREP TIME: 2 HRS TO CHILL YIELD: 48 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons sour cream 3 teaspoon horseradish 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream teaspoon lemon peel teaspoon salt Pinch black pepper 4 flour tortillas, 6 1/2, warmed 4 asparagus spears, cooked, drained pound sliced roast beef, or other deli meat DIRECTIONS: Whip cream until soft peaks are formed. Fold in sour cream, gently.

Fold in horseradish, lemon peel, salt and pepper. Place 2 teaspoons of cream mixture onto each tortilla. Top each with 1 slice roast beef. Spread remaining cream mixture evenly over each. Place 1 asparagus spear on each tortilla and roll up. Cover with plastic wrap.

Chill for at least 2 hours. Cut into inch pieces. NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: 34 calories 4.2 g carbohydrates 1.4 g total fat .5 g saturated fat .9 g unsaturated fat 1.3 g protein 81 mg sodium Delicious Mushroom & Bacon Mini Tarts Bite sized. These are a perfect treat for a cocktail party. My guests love them and I always get many compliments PREP TIME: 15 MIN COOK TIME: 25 MIN YIELD: 12 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoon shallots, minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon red or white wine 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped teaspoon fresh thyme, minced 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper cup milk 1 egg cup Swiss cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 pieces reduced sodium bacon slices, cooked and crumbled 24 mini phyllo tart shells DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 325 degrees In large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saut shallots until they begin to brown.

Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until tender. Deglaze pan with wine. Add thyme, parsley, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool. In large bowl, combine egg, milk, both cheeses and bacon. Fold in mushroom mixture.

Spoon into phyllo cups and place them on baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, or until filling is set. NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: 78 calories 6 g carbohydrates 4.8 g total fat 1.5 g saturated fat 3.3 g unsaturated fat 3 g protein 77.7 g sodium Delectable Stuffed Shrimp & Bacon A must try for shrimp lovers. Very tasty. PREP TIME: 45 MINUTES COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES YIELD: 6 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: 16 pieces low sodium bacon, cut in half 30 large raw shrimp, de-shelled cup barbecue sauce BASIL STUFFING: 32 fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh Parmesan cheese, grated DIRECTIONS: Heat oven to 400 degrees. If frozen, thaw shrimp and remove shells.

Butterfly each shrimp by cutting a slit along its back and remove vein. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. In small bowl, combine basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic for stuffing. Place stuffing in slits. Wrap each shrimp with half slice of bacon tucking in ends leaving tail exposed. Place shrimp on baking sheet with tails pointing up.

Bake until shrimp turn opaque, about 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Dip shrimp into barbecue sauce and return to baking sheet. Bake until sauce is caramelized, about 3 minutes. NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING (5 PIECES) 149 calories 3.7 g carbohydrates 9 g total fat 3.6 g saturated fat 5.4 g unsaturated fat 13 g protein 628 mg sodium No-Cook Easy Party Kabobs These are simple to make ahead for a party or just to keep in the fridge when I get the munchies. They also make a delicious side dish.

Choose and or all of the following ingredients or add more of your own. PREP TIME: 5 MIN YIELD: 16 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: 3 cups cherry tomatoes 16 black or kalamata olives, pitted 8 oz. Monterey jack cheese or mozzarella balls 1 stalk fresh broccoli, cut into 16 pieces Fresh basil DIRECTIONS: On each wooden skewer, thread one cheese cube, one broccoli piece, one olive, another cheese cube and one tomato Repeat with 15 more skewers. Serve NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING: 67 calories 2 g carbohydrates 5.4 g total fat 2.6 g saturated fat 2.8 g unsaturated fat 3.6 g protein 147 mg sodium Delightful Buttery Cheese Stix