Jul 13 2026
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You Pick Two Appetizer Recipe

Inspired by Mariah's Steakhouse & Pasta
Time1h 30m
Serves4

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

Substitutes (Optional)

Method

Fried Zucchini Sticks

  1. 1

    Prepare the Zucchini

    Slice the zucchini into sticks, about 1/4 inch thick. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Breading Setup

    Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Coat the Zucchini

    Dip each zucchini stick first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.

  4. 4

    Fry the Zucchini

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the zucchini sticks in batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Toasted Ravioli

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ravioli

    Thaw the frozen ravioli according to package instructions.

  2. 6

    Breading Setup

    Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

  3. 7

    Coat the Ravioli

    Dip each ravioli in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.

  4. 8

    Fry the Ravioli

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the ravioli in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Potato Skins

  1. 9

    Bake the Potatoes

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

  2. 10

    Prepare the Potato Skins

    Once cooled, slice the potatoes in half and scoop out the insides, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato on the skin.

  3. 11

    Add Toppings

    Brush the potato skins with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Fill each skin with cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

  4. 12

    Bake Again

    Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and green onions.

Mozzarella Sticks

  1. 13

    Prepare the Cheese

    Cut mozzarella sticks in half if desired.

  2. 14

    Breading Setup

    Set up three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with Italian seasoning and salt.

  3. 15

    Coat the Cheese

    Dip each mozzarella stick first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.

  4. 16

    Fry the Mozzarella Sticks

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

Fried Green Beans

  1. 17

    Prepare the Green Beans

    Trim the ends of the green beans and wash them thoroughly.

  2. 18

    Breading Setup

    Set up three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.

  3. 19

    Coat the Green Beans

    Dip each green bean first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.

  4. 20

    Fry the Green Beans

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the green beans until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Garlic Cheese Bread

  1. 21

    Prepare the Butter Mixture

    In a bowl, mix softened butter with minced garlic and chopped parsley. Add salt to taste.

  2. 22

    Prepare the Baguette

    Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.

  3. 23

    Spread the Mixture

    Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette.

  4. 24

    Bake the Bread

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the baguette for about 10-12 minutes until golden and toasted.

Substitutes (Optional)

  1. 25

    Prepare the Substitutes

    If substituting, prepare stuffed mushrooms, stuffed shrimp, or calamari according to your preferred recipe or packaging instructions.

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