Jul 13 2026
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You Pick Three Appetizer Recipe

Inspired by Mariah's Steakhouse & Pasta
Time1h 30m
Serves6

fried zucchini sticks | toasted ravioli | potato skins | mozzarella sticks | fried green beans | garlic cheese bread substitute: stuffed mushrooms 5 | stuffed shrimp 6 | calamari 7

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Ingredients

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Fried Zucchini Sticks

Toasted Ravioli

Potato Skins

Mozzarella Sticks

Fried Green Beans

Garlic Cheese Bread

Method

Fried Zucchini Sticks

  1. 1

    Prepare the Zucchini

    Slice the zucchini into sticks about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Set up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Zucchini

    Dip each zucchini stick first in flour, then in egg, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry the Zucchini

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the zucchini sticks in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Toasted Ravioli

  1. 5

    Prepare Ravioli

    Cook ravioli according to package instructions, then allow to cool slightly.

  2. 6

    Set up Breading Station

    In one bowl, beat the egg. In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 7

    Coat the Ravioli

    Dip each ravioli in the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture.

  4. 8

    Fry the Ravioli

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry ravioli until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Potato Skins

  1. 9

    Bake Potatoes

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce the potatoes with a fork. Bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.

  2. 10

    Prepare Potato Skins

    Once baked, let them cool slightly. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out most of the flesh.

  3. 11

    Season and Bake

    Brush potato skins with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place them back in the oven for 10 minutes.

  4. 12

    Fill Skins

    Fill each potato skin with cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.

  5. 13

    Serve

    Top with chopped green onions and serve with sour cream.

Mozzarella Sticks

  1. 14

    Prepare Cheese

    Cut mozzarella sticks in half if desired for shorter sticks.

  2. 15

    Set up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning.

  3. 16

    Bread the Cheese

    Dip each mozzarella stick in flour, then in egg, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.

  4. 17

    Fry the Cheese Sticks

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the mozzarella sticks until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Fried Green Beans

  1. 18

    Prepare Green Beans

    Trim the ends of the green beans.

  2. 19

    Set up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, beat the egg. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 20

    Bread the Green Beans

    Dip each green bean in flour, then in egg, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.

  4. 21

    Fry the Green Beans

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the green beans until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Garlic Cheese Bread

  1. 22

    Prepare Bread

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the French bread in half lengthwise.

  2. 23

    Make Garlic Butter

    In a bowl, mix softened butter with garlic powder and parsley until well combined.

  3. 24

    Spread the Mixture

    Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on both halves of the bread.

  4. 25

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle parmesan cheese evenly over the buttered bread.

  5. 26

    Bake

    Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

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