Appetizers and Snacks

If you're looking for a bite-sized appetizer with all the classic flavors of a traditional BLT, these mini BLT canapes are a solid choice.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Delicious salsa with black beans for something a little more substantial than your typical dip. With a bite from jalapeno, this chunky salsa is great on tortilla chips...


Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Craving a sweet dip? This sweet cream cheese and chocolate chip mixture goes perfectly with cookies, fruit, or sweet crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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The crispy potato skins are loaded with melted cheese and turkey bacon, creating a perfect combination of textures and flavors for a snack or party food.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

The addition of five-spice powder in this Asian-inspired candied pecan recipe provides all five flavors: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.


Time:   under 30 minutes

These make great finger food for parties or just as a snack. Slices of pepperoni and cheese are rolled up inside crescent roll dough and baked until golden brown and the cheese is...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Baked mozzarella and gruyere with pan-fried chorizo makes a craveable melty topping to some warm tortillas. Amazing as a queso dip for...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

These quesadilla wedges are meant to look like the popular candy corn candies by using mozzarella, cheddar, and American cheese.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chorizo is an absolute cheat code for delicious stuffed mushrooms. The spicy ground sausage is light years ahead of basic ground beef.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs are great, so why not Tex-Mex deviled eggs? They're great served as a party appetizer or on the side of a taco salad.


Time:   under 30 minutes

It was time someone put the devil back into deviled eggs. This version adds some heat to a classic deviled egg mixture. Hot sauce may vary depending on how devilish you're...


Time:   under 30 minutes

These puffs make next-level sandwich bites, with cheese in the bread in addition to whatever deliciousness you're putting inside.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Get ready for a flavor-packed meal with these pulled chicken and slaw sliders. Tangy barbecue chicken pairs perfectly with a creamy, crunchy slaw, all tucked into a soft...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chuy's, a popular Austin Tex-Mex restaurant, is famous for their jalapeno ranch. It's served both as a dip with tortilla chips or as a salad dressing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Dainty little finger sandwiches made with a pumpernickel bread, English cucumber, smoked salmon, butter, horseradish, fresh chives and...


Time:   under 30 minutes

An upgrade from basic garlic bread! A blend of mayo, butter, garlic, parmesan and seasonings dresses this bread up.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chocolate and bacon come together to form the ultimate sweet and salty snack.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Thick and chunky is the way to go with guacamole. This recipe adds a little picante sauce for a fiery touch, but you could also opt for a diced jalapeno.


Time:   2-5 hours

A tasty dip that calls for brining the shrimp first to add extra flavor and tenderize it a bit. Also contains imitation crab, green onions, yogurt, and cream cheese.


Time:   2-5 hours

Hard boiled eggs are stuffed with a mixture of egg yolk, blue cheese, mayo, and hot sauce, and garnished with minced celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Buttermilk is a key ingredient in this recipe for baked chicken nuggets. It gives it a slight tang and helps to keep the chicken moist.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

There's avocado everything these days, so it was only a matter of time until they got turned into fries. Panko-coated avocado slices would go perfect with a Mexican main...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Simple, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this pina colada fruit dip is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite fresh fruits.


Time:   1-2 hours

Let these shrimp toasts be the life of your next party. Chopped shrimp baked onto little triangular toasts are only a little quicker to eat than they are to make.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Tortilla chips loaded up with the whole shebang: cheese, beans, onions, a couple creamy dollops of sour cream and guac... if anybody isn't happy with this spread, that's nacho...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Fresh ground sumac adds a nice finishing touch to creamy hummus, and you can surround the dip with an assortment of pita, crackers and veggies.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Make room on the table for Reuben cocktail bites, the snack that turns your favorite sandwich into a party-perfect treat. Warm, tangy, and utterly dip-able, they're a...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These aren't your usual onion rings! They have Parmesan cheese in the crispy coating so you get cheesy goodness in every bite.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Dates stuffed with gorgonzola cheese wrapped in bacon make a deviously delicious combination of sweet and savory, creamy and crispy.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This queso doesn't mess around! Two kinds of cheese are melted with dark beer, and chopped chipotle peppers are stirred in to heat things up.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with celery, ground chicken, ground beef, bread, eggs, blue cheese, buffalo wing sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Call these magic mushrooms and you might get a confused look or two until you bring out these simple stuffed shrooms, which have a way of magically disappearing after just a...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

A dipping sauce that is both luxurious and uncomplicated. The truffle oil adds a layer of sophistication to the creamy mayonnaise, making this an ideal pairing...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Lomi lomi is the Hawaiian phrase for massage. Traditionally you would "massage" the salmon and other ingredients with your hands but feel free to use a utensil if...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Good salsa is all about fresh, so when you see the ingredient list you know this one's a winner. If you prefer a salsa with a bit of a kick, leave some of the seeds from the jalapenos...


Time:   1-2 hours

Quick and easy appetizers made with miniature smoked cocktail hot dogs and refrigerated crescent roll dough.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Anyone can buy a bag of chips, but these freshly fried tortilla chips will have you wondering why you'd ever buy them at a store.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A traditional Italian recipe of diced vegetables simmered in a vinegar mixture. Served as a side dish to fish or as an appetizer.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with onions, salt, black peppercorns, whole cloves, allspice berries, celery seeds, mustard seed, ground mustard, white vinegar, brown sugar or sugar substitute

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with scallops, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, spring onions, oyster sauce, lemon or lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Forget traditional dips; we're going on an adventure with acorn squash. This one's perfect for the curious palate seeking something new and exciting.

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Candy corn mixed with peanuts create a Halloween snack that tastes just like a Payday candy bar.


Time:   under 30 minutes

There's something about the tartness of a lime that makes it the perfect complement to the salty flavor of these margarita chips.

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with hot pepper sauce, garlic powder, onion, carrot, pasta shells, frozen chopped spinach, water chestnuts, ricotta cheese, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

The knockout pair of orange zest and chipotle gives a superb, citrusy heat to chicken or pork destined for quesadillas.

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

Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these pigs in a blanket use breakfast sausage links instead of hot dogs.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Dip, dunk, or drizzle with this chipotle ranch, the condiment crossover sensation that's changing the snack scene one chip at a time.


Time:   under 30 minutes