Friend of Julie: Appetizers

Summer is finally here and gatherings with our family and friends are in full swing. The best plan is to pull out our favorite key-friendly recipes so we aren't tempted to eat things off program. During these events, which can be a lot of fun and also stressful, be mindful to only eat when you're hungry and don't snack. BTW, this is how key-people define appetizers: anything we like to eat.

Here are some appetizer ideas to get you started. Note: if a link isn't provide, do a Google search and you'll find tons of recipes.

• Shrimp cocktail
• Langostino with cocktail sauce
• Crab Gazpacho
• Scallops wrapped in bacon
• Bacon wrapped butternut squash
• Kielbasa
• Meatballs
• Mini kabob
• Deviled eggs
• Hard boiled eggs
• Cold cuts
• Mushrooms stuffed with sausage or seafood
• Buffalo chicken dip
• Baked wings
• Any great sausage cut up in a small crock pot is always a winner—even for non-key folks
• Water chestnuts wrapped in bacon
• Buffalo chicken meatballs 
• Prosciutto asparagus mozzarella basil and garlic wrap
• Chicken of beef marinated in teriyaki sauce overnight (if time permits) and then grilled 
• Basil chicken coleslaw
• Potato Salad

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