Made with apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, cocktail weiners, pineapple chunks, green or red bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Meat And Poultry Appetizers

Hearty appetizers containing meat or poultry like sliders, chicken wings and anything bacon wrapped.
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Teriyaki Tidbits
Margarita Chicken Wings
Made with cilantro, salt, black pepper, chicken wings, tequila, orange juice concentrate, lemon, zested, lemon, garlic, cumin
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Sticky Citrus Chicken Wings
Made with chicken wings, garlic powder, dried thyme, onion powder, hot pepper sauce, salt and white pepper, grapefruit, orange, lime, white vinegar
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Hogan's Nuclear Chicken Wings
Made with lettuce, bleu cheese salad dressing, chicken wings, vegetable oil, garlic powder, habanero sauce, Tabasco sauce, ground red pepper, white vinegar, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Sauteed Chicken Livers With Shallot Gravy
Made with butter, garlic, shallots, salt, sherry or white wine vinegar, bay leaf, fresh thyme, chicken stock, salt and pepper, chicken livers
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Cajun Appetizer Meatballs
Made with barbecue sauce, egg, ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Hot Honey Buffalo Wings With Cottage Cheese Dipping Sauce
Made with honey, ketchup, red pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chicken wings, paprika, cottage cheese, white wine vinegar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Hot Chicken Bites
Made with vegetable oil, flour, black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, salt, garlic powder, red pepper
Method: deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Barbecue Sausage Bites
Made with pineapple chunks, ground allspice, dry mustard, miniature smoked sausage links, cooked bratwurst links, cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, barbecue sauce...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Matambre (Argentine Hunger-Killer)
Made with red pepper flakes, flank steak, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried thyme, spinach, carrots, hard-cooked eggs, onion, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Old Yankee Sausage Sauerkraut Balls
Made with onions, sauerkraut, bread crumbs, cream cheese, thyme, garlic powder, flour, egg, prepared mustard, milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pillow Dogs
Made with mustard, miniature beef cocktail wieners, buttermilk biscuit dough, sharp cheddar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sweet Salsa Meatballs
Made with garlic salt, salt, ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, brown sugar, salsa, black pepper, basil, olive oil
Method: stovetop, electric skillet/wok
Time: under 30 minutes
Knockers Wings
Made with butter, hot sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, vegetable oil, chicken wings
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Heavenly Chicken Wings
Made with sugar, fish sauce, chicken wings, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, chile, kaffir leaves, lime peel
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Onion Ground Beef Jerky
Made with ground beef, dried herbs, dried onion soup mix, water, soy sauce, garlic, curing salt
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Delicious Deviled Chicken Wings
Made with garlic, butter, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, chili powder, salt, paprika
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Seasoned Pepper Beef Tenderloin Appetizer
Made with sour cream, prepared horseradish, beef tenderloin, olive oil, salt, seasoned pepper, dinner rolls, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Phyllo Sausage And Cheese Triangles
Made with spaghetti sauce, margarine or butter, bulk hot Italian or pork sausage, onion, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, frozen phyllo dough
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Lollipops
Made with chicken drumettes, bacon, Old Bay seasoning
Method: smoker
Time: 1-2 hours
Manwich Hot Chicken Wings
Made with chicken wing drummettes, salt, sloppy joe sauce, brown mustard, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels
Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls
Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Tropical Kielbasa With Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple
Made with teriyaki marinade, onion, kielbasa, sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites
Made with blue cheese, cream cheese, onions, butter, garlic, beef tenderloin steaks, salt, black pepper, French bread
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Buffalo Drumettes With Roquefort Dipping Sauce
Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, butter, hot pepper sauce, rice vinegar, chicken drumettes, paprika, celery, roquefort cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Water Chestnut Roll Ups
Made with brown sugar, chili sauce, water chestnuts, bacon, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Cheese Squares
Made with white bread, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Teriyaki Venison Appetizer
Made with party bread, venison, consomme or beef broth, teriyaki sauce, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese and Bacon Triangles
Made with salsa and sour cream, bacon bits, American cheese, flour tortillas
Time: under 30 minutes
21 Club's Spicy Lollipop Chicken Wings With Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
Made with sesame oil, serrano chilies, red bell peppers, Kosher salt, Hot sauce, White pepper, parsley, parsley or cilantro sprigs...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Olive Garden Chicken Speidies
Made with dried oregano, chicken breast, mayonnaise, dried tarragon, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, garlic
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Braised Chinese Chicken Wings
Made with onion, candied ginger, peanut oil, chicken wings, potatoes, carrots, sugar, soy sauce, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Wings
Made with olive oil, chicken wings, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, black pepper, fresh basil, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Chinese Five Spice Chicken Wings
Made with chicken wings, onion, fresh ginger, soy sauce, sherry, Chinese five spice powder, sugar, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cocktail Meatballs with Grape Jelly
Made with sweet onion, milk or half & half, egg, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, oil, chili sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grape Jelly Meatballs, Easy Version
The classic meatball appetizer made with small meatballs that are simmered in a mixture of grape jelly and chili sauce. Always a hit.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mongolian Meatballs
Made with oat bran, water chestnuts, egg whites, egg, green onions, garlic, ground ginger, soy sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Fingers
Made with celery, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, butter, hot pepper sauce, blue cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Fingers with Red Plum Sauce
Made with Greek seasoning, bread crumbs, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, buttermilk, butter
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Asian Meatballs in Plum Sauce
Made with Dijon mustard, chili sauce, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, ginger root, green onions, soy sauce, plums
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Bacon Appetizers
Who says fancy appetizers have to be complicated? These easy bacon appetizers are a trifecta of creamy, crispy, and smoky flavors. A snack win!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
BBQ Pork Sausage Balls with Dip and Sauce
Made with egg, cracker crumbs, sage, sour cream, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, salt, paprika
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Zesty Smokies
Made with lil smokies cocktail sausages, chili sauce, cranberry sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Cocktail Meatballs
Made with brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, evaporated milk, dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barbecue Buffalo Wings
Made with vinegar, garlic, water, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, oil, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, ground cumin, chili powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Drunken Cocktail Franks
Made with cocktail franks, hot sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, bourbon, onion, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ground Beef Jerky
Made with salt, black pepper, liquid smoke, quick oats, egg white, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Made with lemons, chicken wings, soy sauce, honey
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Hawaiian Chicken Wings
Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, margarine, ketchup, garlic, chicken wings, bread crumbs, pineapple chunks, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
































































