Appetizers and Snacks

Combine stuffing mix, cooked chicken, and broth and bake in muffin cups. For an added touch, drizzle some gravy over the top when serving.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Traditional rumaki is made with chicken liver. This version uses sea scallops and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon and served with a tangy dill-mustard dipping sauce.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cheerios skillet-stirred with melted butter and salt are a creative, fun and addictive alternative to popcorn. No milk needed for this bowl of cereal.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Remember popcorn balls? Make them popular again with this simple recipe. You can decorate or color them as desired.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

A classic party dip. Sour cream, clams, and onion soup mix with a little horseradish to kick things off.


Time:   1-2 hours

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A fun way to dress up chicken tenders for the whole family is by coating them in goldfish crackers. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun addition to your child's...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These chicken nugget sliders are just plain cute. The perfect size for nibbling on. Instead of mayo and ketchup, try your favorite nugget dipping sauce.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A pretty exquisite appetizer with minimal effort. Tthis pate makes a perfect Italian appetizer or cocktail party bite spread on bruschetta.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Juicy shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon, glazed with a zesty chili sauce. These spicy shrimp appetizers are a hit every time.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This easy but delicious appetizer is made with cooked crab, mayo, herbs, bell pepper, and Dijon mustard for a nice "bite". It's piled on slices of Italian bread and broiled...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Bite-sized meatballs are stuffed with feta cheese and served with a spicy jalapeno-orange glaze.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Crispix cereal is coated in chocolate and peanut butter and dusted with powdered sugar to make an addicting snack mix (for humans only please!)

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These popular Chinese pastries can be filled with red bean paste, lotus paste, or sweet black bean paste before frying.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

These meatless dumplings make a great lunch or snack. They are filled with ginger, zucchini, and bell pepper, and served with a spicy Thai dipping sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This fantastic fondue goes way past the basic cheesy variety and jumps straight to a seafood-packed, creamy dip that turns crunchy garlic bread...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Enjoy a healthier twist on a favorite snack with our low fat nachos. Combining fresh veggies, no-fat refried beans, and reduced-fat cheese, these nachos deliver all the taste without the...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A few smart additions can turn a boring can of tuna into a spectacular spread. Cream cheese gives it a velvety texture, but add-ins like fresh parsley and chili sauce really make the flavor...


Time:   over 5 hours

Bacon cheese fries are a delicious and decadent snack that is perfect for sharing with friends. These salty and savory fries are covered in melty cheese and crispy bacon, making them...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sweeten up your snacking experience with crunchy popcorn lightly coated in chocolate.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Fresh, homemade salsa can be a total game changer. This Anaheim chile and fresh tomato salsa is good with tortilla chips, but you'll also want it on hand for tacos, burritos, and...


Time:   1-2 hours

Make with olives, carrots, and cream cheese, they're tasty as well as cute. Whenever life calls for a penguin-themed appetizer, you'll know exactly where to look.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Pretzels are baked with a coating of ranch dressing mix and oil to make a simple and tasty snack that's ready in about 15 minutes!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion, celery, bell pepper, crab meat, salad shrimp, tarragon, salt and pepper, garlic, portabella mushrooms, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A layered taco dip that brings together creamy layers of bean dip, seasoned sour cream, and fresh toppings. Just right for dipping with tortilla chips.


Time:   2-5 hours

A tasty snack, made with pita bread, parsley, egg whites, olive oil, garlic and kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Don't let the seeds go to waste when you're carving your jack-o-lantern. Pumpkin seeds simply roasted with salt are a tasty snack, but you can spice them up with other spice...

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

A treat for the olive lover! Ripe olives are made into a paste with pine nuts, olive oil, and garlic and spread on toasted slices of French bread.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Family night just got better. Put a homemade touch on one of America's most recognized movie snack!

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with apples, milk, cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar


Time:   under 30 minutes

Perfect as a snack, lunch, or party appetizer. Smoked salmon is mixed with soft herb cheese and spread on flour tortillas.


Time:   1-2 hours

Everything is better with sprinkles! Popcorn is coated with melted marshmallow cream and covered in red and green candy sprinkles.

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

This spicy cracker recipe uses cheddar and cayenne, but once you've got the general idea you can add in whatever flavors you like for your own creations.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These spaghetti cupcakes are as gourmet as they are fun. Cute pasta cups are topped with a meatball and pasta sauce for a delicious pasta appetizer.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with creamy avocados, ripe tomatoes, and a hint of lime, this easy-to-make avocado salsa recipe is perfect for snacking or as a topping.


Time:   1-2 hours

Rice Krispies and gummy worms wrapped inside fruit roll ups made to look like sushi.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with whole-wheat cereal biscuit, pretzels, brown sugar, margarine, ground cinnamon, animal shaped crackers, bear shaped graham crackers, rice cereal, oat cereal

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, bacon, watermelon, crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Need to impress that special someone? Serve this fondue and hearts will be swooning. Mix in your favorite flavored liqueur and serve with fruit and/or cake.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with seafood seasoning, claw crab meat, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, Gouda cheese, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Chopped jalapenos and cucumbers are packed in jars with sugar and vinegar to get that tangy flavor just right. Great condiment for hot dogs and sandwiches.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

This copycat recipe gets you perfect nuggets every time, fried to just the right golden brown that you remember.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

Traditional Chinese pork dumplings are either fried or steamed. If you love the crispy flavor of the fried version but don't want the extra calories, try this oven-baked recipe.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These candied almonds make for an irresistible snack. The nuts are oven-baked before being stirred into a sweet honey mixture and cooled. They store well and make a great homemade...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Who doesn't love a good sour cream dip? Cool mayo and sour cream balance out the spices. Addicting with plain potato chips or carrot sticks.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Make this restaurant-worthy appetizer in your own kitchen. A parmesan, egg and flour batter gives the mushrooms that perfectly crispy golden-brown fry. Serve with some herb aioli...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Crab quesadillas are the bar food version of fusion cuisine. Crabmeat along with green chiles and cheese makes for a very novel (and delicious) combo.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Copy your favorite dip from TGIFriday's with this easy to make recipe. It's a party favorite and can even be made in the microwave.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

There's a million uses for these flaky, cheesy pastry twists if you can resist eating them all right away. Use them on top of soups like croutons, dip them in hummus, or...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Creamy spinach dips are good in theory, but sometimes they're a bit boring. This Cheddar's copycat makes spinach dip the star of your next party with onion, jalapeno, and...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

These pickles are the real deal, made from cucumbers that are hand-selected and barrel-cured for weeks. They're perfect for snacking or adding some crunch to your...


Time:   over 5 hours