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
Appetizers and Snacks
Appetizers can be a casual snack, the center of attention at a cocktail party, or the precursor to an entree.
Find something for any occasion - from simple finger food to elegant hors d'oeuvres - dips, salsa, stuffed mushrooms, hot bites and cold nibbles, chicken wings and so many more tasty tidbits!
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Reuben Cocktail Bites
Breakfast Deviled Eggs
Tired of plain old eggs for breakfast? Try these bacon-and-eggs deviled eggs for a change. They are also a huge hit at parties.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Buttermilk Chicken Nuggets
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
7 Layer Bbq Bacon Dip
This cheesy and decadent bacon-BBQ dip is the perfect game day match for tortilla chips.
Time: under 30 minutes
Caribbean Deviled Eggs
Made with paprika, hot pepper sauce, hard-boiled eggs, capers, onion, tuna, curry powder, mayonnaise
Time: under 30 minutes
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Deep Fried Fresh Tortillas
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
Pina Colada Fruit Dip
Simple, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this pina colada fruit dip is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite fresh fruits.
Time: 1-2 hours
Chipotle Ranch Dip
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
Confetti Appetizers
Mini bagels (or just use regular bagels cut up into quarters) topped with a creamy, colorful veggie topping make an awesome appetizer or party snack.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mini Pepperoni Rolls
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
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
Lentil Hummus
Experience a unique twist on a classic dip with this recipe for lentil hummus. Made with protein-packed lentils, this recipe packs a flavorful punch. Serve it with pita wedges or veggies...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Potato Salad Deviled Eggs
Made with paprika, eggs, black pepper, potato, pickle relish, mustard, mayonnaise or salad dressing, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Buffalo Wing Meatballs
Made with celery, ground chicken, ground beef, bread, eggs, blue cheese, buffalo wing sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresh And Easy Salsa With Blue Corn Chips
A tasty fresh salsa made with tomatoes, green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro and served with festive blue corn tortilla chips.
Time: under 30 minutes
Hidden Valley Oyster Crackers
Dry ranch salad dressing mix is an easy way to dress up plain oyster crackers. Perfect for snacking on or for adding to a salad or soup.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Hot Cinnamon Candy Popcorn
Made with baking soda, salt, popcorn, red cinnamon candies, sugar, butter, corn syrup
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Gene Autry's Stuffed Mushrooms
Looking to spice up your appetizer repertoire? Gene Autry's stuffed mushrooms combine earthy mushrooms with a cheesy filling featuring Swiss and Parmesan. The added kick...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Strawberries With Fluffy Cream Cheese Dip
Made with strawberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, whipped cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Humdinger Hummus
A classic hummus recipe with some tasty flavor options such as red curry paste, masala, or cumin. Serve with your favorite dippers.
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork And Cheese Quesadillas
Flour tortillas are filled with ground pork, green chiles, a Mexican cheese blend, and green onions and then broiled until done.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crispy Coconut Chicken Fingers with Pina Colada Dipping Sauce
Made with pina colada mix, flake coconut, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, egg, butter or...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Cheese Appetizer Pizza
Made with Parmesan cheese, blue cheese, Mozzarella cheese, frozen bread dough, olive oil, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder, red onion, plum tomatoes
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Super Nachos Supreme
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
Italian Caponata With Basil
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
Jumbo Shrimp Wrapped With Arugula And Prosciutto
Made with grape tomatoes, prosciutto, shrimp, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, arugula
Time: under 30 minutes
Zesty Guacamole
Guacamole with a zesty twist. This avocado dip has tomatoes, onions, fresh lime, and a pinch of cumin for extra flavor. Perfect with chips or pita.
Time: under 30 minutes
Five-Spice Candied Pecans
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
Corned Beef Canapes
These delicious corned beef canapes are perfect for your next party. The cheesy, meaty topping is irresistible. Your guests will love these bite-sized snacks.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ham And Cheese Muffulettas On A Stick
Antipasto skewers make a scrumptiously attractive party platter with hardly an ounce of work on your part, so you can actually be part of the party instead of...
Time: over 5 hours
Chex Muddy Buddies
Made with powdered sugar, Chex cereal, semisweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, margarine, vanilla extract
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Margarita Chips
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
Veggie Crudites With Three Dips
Fun fact: you can call raw, sliced veggies "crudites" and make your food seem twice as fancy without lifting a finger.
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Chili Popcorn
A cheesy popcorn treat made with popped popcorn, butter, chili powder, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
Time: under 30 minutes
Avocado Shrimp Bruschetta
Tasty party or Christmas appetizer with green avocado and minced red bell pepper. Very easy to make too!
Time: 1-2 hours
New Mexican Salsa
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
Goat Cheese And Truffle Oil Crostini
Make an impression at your next party with these sophisticated goat cheese and truffle oil crostini.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Roasted Red Pepper, Feta And White Bean Dip
A more redeemable option to balance out all those quesos and buffalo chicken dips. It's packed with protein from the cannellini beans and full of flavor...
Time: under 30 minutes
Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms
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
Crab Cakes With Roasted Red Pepper Coulis
These bell pepper and breadcrumb crab cakes are pretty amazing, but it's the roasted red pepper sauce that pulls the whole thing together.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Low-Fat Shrimp and Crab Dip
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
Naughty Salmon Dip
Who knew canned salmon could go so far? A few key ingredients give this creamy dip a serious zip of flavor. You'll feel naughty for how many extra dips you're sneaking in.
Time: 2-5 hours
Greek Deviled Eggs
These get their Greek flavor from the combination of mayo, feta cheese, black olives, and a little fresh mint.
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Fruit Dip
As if chocolate pudding wasn't delicious enough. Pair it with fresh fruit for dipping and you have a real winner.
Time: under 30 minutes
Hummus Party Dip With Ground Sumac
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
Margarita Guacamole
Splashes of tequila and triple sec or Cointreau add an eye-opening pop to some guac, which is already zesty thanks to fresh jalapeno and cilantro.
Time: under 30 minutes
Kalamata Olive And Garlic Bread
Made with cornmeal, Kalamata olives, garlic, all-purpose flour, sugar, active dry yeast, salt, water, olive oil
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Seafood-Stuffed Italian Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms are hard to say no to but seafood stuffed mushrooms with Cajun seasoning and parmesan take them absolutely over the top.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy On The Hips Potato Chips
A healthier baked version of potato chips. Bet you can't eat just one!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Jalapenos And Carrots
Made with jalapeno chiles, carrots, white onion, water, white wine vinegar, bay leaves, allspice berries, whole cloves, sugar, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 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.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.