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Taco dip is top dog in the world of appetizers. |
 | By Molly Snyder Edler   OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writer E-mail author | Author bio More articles by Molly Snyder Edler |
| Published Jan. 1, 2009 at 10:06 a.m. |
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This month has been a blur of holiday parties and gatherings, and during this festive timeframe, I make more appetizers in a few weeks than I usually do the rest of the year.
Because I'm in snack-making mode, I thought a lot about hors d'oeuvres lately, and for an unknown reason, challenged myself to find the top appetizer for each of the last four decades. How did I do?
1960s -- Cocktail franks floating in a sweet / spicy sauce and served in a chafing dish.
'70s -- Ham roll-ups made with ham, cream cheese and pickles.
'80s -- A bread bowl filled with spinach dip.
'90s -- Hummus with pita triangles or chips and salsa.
2000+ -- Sushi or in-season fruits /veggies.
Top timeless appetizer: Taco dip, sometimes referred to as "trailer trash taco dip," is loved by even the foodiest of foodies.
Other popular apps: Bacon-wrapped water chesnuts (aka rumaki), "pigs in a blanket" (mini hot dogs wrapped in a biscuit / crescent roll), fondue and hot wings with blue cheese dressing.
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Posted by LoisDemille on Jan. 5, 2009 at 10:39 a.m. (report)
Molly, thanks for taking us back to when our parents had the chafing dishes. I made "pigs in a blanket" using lil smokies and cut the crescent rolls in smaller sections. My fiends loved them! Such great memories, thanks!
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Posted by kellyann7750 on Jan. 3, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. (report)
"Trailer trash taco dip"? Boy, who do you hang around with?
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Posted by Kenny on Jan. 1, 2009 at 11:13 a.m. (report)
Bread bowl filled with spinach dip -- that sure brings back memories. And cocktail franks -- yipes! Makes me wonder where Ritz Crackers with Easy Cheese fit in?
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