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Meat And Poultry Appetizers

Meat And Poultry Appetizers

Hearty appetizers containing meat or poultry like sliders, chicken wings and anything bacon wrapped.



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recipe for teriyaki turkey sliders

Teriyaki Turkey Sliders

These tiny turkey burgers make the perfect slider. Serve as an appetizer or multiple ones for a meal. If the turkey mixture is too soft to form the burgers, try refrigerating it...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oven-style scotch eggs

Oven-Style Scotch Eggs

Scotch eggs are such a treat, and you can enjoy them more often when they're not deep-fried. Hard-boiled eggs baked with an outer coating of sausage are just too good to pass up.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat chili's tortilla crunch chicken fingers

Copycat Chili's Tortilla Crunch Chicken Fingers

These crispy, crunchy chicken fingers aren't on the menu anymore at Chili's but you can still make them at home!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for swedish meat balls party-style

Swedish Meat Balls Party-Style

What's a party without the Swedish meatballs? These mini bites are subtly spiced with nutmeg and allspice to add a little intrigue to their flavor palate. The meatballs...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mandarin chicken wings

Mandarin Chicken Wings

Who says you've got to head to a sports bar for wings? These oven-baked treats with brown sugar, soy sauce and ginger will satisfy your wing craving and give you the comfort of...

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for wing dings

Wing Dings

Chicken wings are first fried to get the skin nice and crispy, then they are baked in a tangy sauce until falling-off-the-bone tender.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled honey barbecue root beer wings

Grilled Honey Barbecue Root Beer Wings

You'll be a superstar at your next party with these wings. Root beer, liquid smoke, and ginger combine for a unique marinade and sauce that gives these wings an...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked chicken nuggets

Baked Chicken Nuggets

These baked chicken nuggets are healthier than their deep fried counterparts so you can feel good about serving them to your family

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spicy hot slow cooker ranch chicken wings

Spicy Hot Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken Wings

Because the crock pot uses moist heat to cook, these buttery ranch chicken wings are extra tender.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for uncle bubba's wings with buffalo sauce and thai dipping sauce

Uncle Bubba's Wings With Buffalo Sauce And Thai Dipping Sauce

Uncle Bubba is known for this knockout wing recipe. Two-ingredient Buffalo and Thai dipping sauces give some awesomely easy options for...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asian chicken bites

Asian Chicken Bites

Lean bites of chicken are lightly fried and tossed in a sweet and savory sauce. Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beef carpaccio with capered goat cheese

Beef Carpaccio with Capered Goat Cheese

Beef carpaccio is a collection of exquisitely balanced flavors. Thin slices of raw beef with goat cheese, capers, and arugula, topped off with truffle oil...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun chicken wings

Cajun Chicken Wings

These wings are all about the seasoning. Unlike buffalo wings which are doused in a sauce, these wings are slathered in a combination of spices before being oven-baked.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for great beef samosas

Great Beef Samosas

Beef samosas are the perfect party food - they're bite-sized, packed with flavor, and always a hit with guests. This version uses phyllo dough for the crust instead of making it from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker pizza meatballs

Slow Cooker Pizza Meatballs

Mozzarella stuffed meatballs are slow-cooked in a tasty tomato sauce. Serve as an appetizer or entree.

Method:   oven, crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef gyros appetizers

Beef Gyros Appetizers

Plan a Greek theme for your next dinner party and start things off with these tasty gyro appetizers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet mesquite maple glazed wings

Sweet Mesquite Maple Glazed Wings

Made with lemon juice, maple syrup, chicken wing pieces, vegetable oil, mesquite seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tropical chicken wings

Tropical Chicken Wings

These tropical chicken wings are perfect for your next party or get-together. The tropical marinade yields both sweet and savory flavors, and is sure to be a hit with your...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dry garlic chicken wings

Dry Garlic Chicken Wings

There's nothing quite like a good chicken wing, and these garlic pineapple wings are the perfect blend of sweet and savory.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cajun hot wings

Cajun Hot Wings

Perfect hot wings are all about the technique. There's no need to flour or bread these. Frying the wings before stirring them with melted butter and Cajun spices makes them flavorful...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for guinness meatballs

Guinness Meatballs

Made with bread crumbs, egg, onion, green bell pepper, salt, dried thyme, dried marjoram, ground beef, Bloody Mary mix

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for smoked hamburger jerky

Smoked Hamburger Jerky

Made with liquid smoke, garlic, ground beef, soy sauce, ground allspice, sugar, fresh ginger

Method:   dehydrator
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for marinated cocktail ribs

Marinated Cocktail Ribs

Pork riblets are marinated in a red wine-plum sauce mixture overnight and then baked in the oven until tender.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pressure cooker sweet-sour chicken wings

Pressure Cooker Sweet-Sour Chicken Wings

These pressure-cooked, oven-baked wings are a wonderful alternative to greasier fried varieties. A blended sweet and sour sauce gets baked onto the wings for a...

Method:   pressure cooker, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbecued wing dings

Barbecued Wing Dings

Baked wings in a lip-smacking barbecue sauce are the way to go when you want delicious party food without a lot of work.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon-wrapped crab-stuffed watermelon

Bacon-Wrapped Crab-Stuffed Watermelon

Made with salt, bacon, watermelon, crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian beef spiedini with mozzarella

Italian Beef Spiedini With Mozzarella

Who doesn't love a good meat roll? Italian beef spiedini with Mozzarella combines the best of savory and cheesy into one irresistible package.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tangy slow cooker honey garlic chicken wings

Tangy Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Savor the flavors of tangy honey garlic chicken wings, an easy-to-prepare crock pot recipe featuring tender wings cooked in a lip-smacking honey, ketchup...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet 'n tangy slow cooker chicken wings

Sweet 'n Tangy Slow Cooker Chicken Wings

The trick to great slow-cooker wings? Giving them a quick, crispy broil before tossing them in the crockpot with a sweet and smoky sauce.

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for wild hawaiian cocktail meatballs

Wild Hawaiian Cocktail Meatballs

Get a little wild with these tasty appetizer meatballs. Lean ground chicken is mixed with cooked wild rice, to form tender meatballs.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker italian bbq chicken wings

Slow Cooker Italian BBQ Chicken Wings

These Italian BBQ chicken wings are a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. The wings are cooked in a crock pot with a simple Italian-style sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked buffalo chicken wings with creamy blue cheese sauce

Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings With Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce

Spicy-hot, baked buffalo wings are served with a cool and creamy blue cheese sauce. Perfect party food.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mini cheeseburgers

Mini Cheeseburgers

You can't go wrong with mini cheeseburger sliders. Add your favorite toppings to finish off these party favorites.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai turkey bites

Thai Turkey Bites

Made with red curry paste, water, brown sugar, lime or lemon juice, cucumber, onion, red or green bell pepper, ground turkey, fish or soy sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for southwest riblets

Southwest Riblets

Made with tomato paste, cider vinegar, onion, vegetable oil, ground red chilies, dried juniper berries, garlic, salt, unsweetened chocolate, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheesy stuffed sliders

Cheesy Stuffed Sliders

Cheesy stuffed sliders are the perfect bite-sized snack or party food. Tender, juicy beef is stuffed with gooey cheese and sandwiched between soft, fluffy slider buns.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker chicken wings with homemade barbecue sauce

Slow Cooker Chicken Wings with Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Pineapple juice, soy, and molasses give these wings a sweet-sour-savory flavor. A much-needed departure from basic buffalo and other standard...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for thai chicken satay with coconut-peanut sauce

Thai Chicken Satay with Coconut-Peanut Sauce

Made with lemon peel, chili powder, boneless chicken, peanuts, peanut butter, onion, garlic, coconut milk

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for scotch eggs

Scotch Eggs

These tasty bites of bar food were created in England (named for the store that sold them). They originally were covered in fish paste. We'll stick with the sausage version, thank you!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hot wings

Slow Cooker Hot Wings

Hot wings don't have to come from a takeout menu, and this easy recipe proves it. With just a handful of ingredients and a crock pot, you can whip up a batch of saucy wings that...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled asian-style chicken wings

Grilled Asian-Style Chicken Wings

Super tasty Asian-style grilled wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. You can never make too many of these!

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for seasoned sausage scotch eggs

Seasoned Sausage Scotch Eggs

This version of Scotch eggs adds some warm spice flavor with ground cinnamon and nutmeg mixed into the sausage.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for king-size steak bites

King-Size Steak Bites

Savor steak in a bite-sized form with these king-size steak bites. Combining the depth of a red wine marinade and a bold mustard butter sauce makes this dish an instant standout.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for turkey sliders with red onion

Turkey Sliders With Red Onion

These mini burgers are the perfect way to show off your culinary skills at your next party. Turkey burgers are stuffed with red onion and BBQ sauce, grilled, and served on...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for basil chicken stack-ups

Basil Chicken Stack-Ups

Perfect as a salad or an appetizer. Fresh tomatoes, avocado, and basil are stacked with tender shredded chicken with a light olive oil drizzle.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for puttanesca meatball sliders

Puttanesca Meatball Sliders

If you like a good meatball sandwich then you'll love these party-perfect meatball sliders.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili's shanghai wings and wasabi ranch dressing

Chili's Shanghai Wings And Wasabi Ranch Dressing

Made with water, corn starch, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, lime juice, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cranberry meatballs

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

Made with eggs, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs, water, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for classic grape jelly and chili sauce cocktail hot dogs

Classic Grape Jelly And Chili Sauce Cocktail Hot Dogs

Bite-sized hot dogs simmered in a grape jelly and chili sauce blend create an easy, fun snack or party food.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cocktail wieners with mustard jelly

Cocktail Wieners with Mustard Jelly

Made with grape jelly, cocktail wieners, Dijon mustard, prepared mild mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes





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