Made with hot sauce, onion, refried beans, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix
Method: microwave
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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Mexican Bean Dip
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
Queso Blanco Dip
If you thought cheese couldn't get any better, think again. This queso blanco dip is here to step up your snacking game. With spicy chorizo mingling in the mix, you might want to...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
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
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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
Crunchy Parmesan Chicken Tenders
Buttermilk soaked chicken tenders are baked with a Parmesan and breadcrumb coating and served with a garlic and balsamic vinaigrette for dipping.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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
Toasted Nuts In Honey
This sweet nut topping is delicious served over ice cream, yogurt, oatmeal, or for a savory treat serve over grilled chicken or add to a stir-fry.
Method: oven
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
Texas-Style Stuffed Jalapenos
Jalapenos are stuffed with a cream cheese and cheddar mixture, topped with some meaty bacon, and baked until the bacon is crisp and the cheese is bubbly.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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
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
Pink Deviled Eggs
Don't beet yourself up over making decorative colored eggs. It's super easy with dark red beet juice, and these creamy deviled eggs are so much better than plain hard-boiled ones.
Time: under 30 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
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
Spinach And Feta Mini-Calzones
Everyone loves a good cheesy calzone, but they're a little messy to serve as party food. Until now. Mini puff-pastry calzones make for phenomenal finger food.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
Crystal Green Pickles
Ready to impress your dinner guests or subtly show off your canning skills? These pickled green tomatoes offer an exciting alternative to typical pickling with gorgeous color and...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
Jalapeno Popper Dip
The tasty flavors of jalapeno poppers turned into a dip. Cream cheese is mixed with mayo, green chiles, jalapenos, and a combination of Mexican and mozzarella cheeses.
Method: 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
Basic Cheese Souffle
Made with cream of tartar, eggs, butter, flour, salt, dry mustard, white pepper, whole milk, white cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Strawberries With Fluffy Cream Cheese Dip
Made with strawberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, whipped cream
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
Healthy Black Bean Hummus
Made with black pepper, lime juice, tomato, black beans, sesame tahini, garlic, ground cumin, sour cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Bruschetta With Gorgonzola Cheese And Honey
Made with honey or maple syrup, baguette, olive oil, Gorgonzola cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bruschetta With Basil And Oregano
When a party kicks off with bruschetta, it can't help but be a good one. Crispy baked bread and tomatoes are standard, but the fresh herbs really make this recipe...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pan Fried Crab Cakes
Crisp on the outside, meaty crab on the inside. Serve with a remoulade, tartar sauce, chili sauce, or another favorite dipping sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 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
Bloomin' Party Bread
This melty pull-apart bread is the ultimate appetizer.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lauren's Cheese Fondue
Lauren knows a thing or two about cheese, which is why she picked a blend of Gruyere and Emmental for this fondue.
Method: stovetop
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
Cheesy Chili Popcorn
A cheesy popcorn treat made with popped popcorn, butter, chili powder, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
Time: under 30 minutes
Wasabi Popcorn
To kick your 'corn up another notch, try adding some fiery wasabi powder into the mix. It adds a unique flavor and this version is way, way healthier than microwave popcorn bags.
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
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
Prosciutto-Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with fresh baby bella mushrooms, butter, prosciutto, fresh chives, cream cheese, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, dried tarragon, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
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
Monterey Beef Wraps
Roast beef is wrapped up in flour tortillas with cream cheese, veggies, and cheese.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sour Cream Vegetable Dip
Quick to prepare and great for entertaining, the sour cream dip is ideal for pairing with your favorite veggies or chips. Just let it chill for 30 minutes, and you're ready to...
Time: under 30 minutes
Crunchy Granola
An easy blend of oats, maple syrup, and assorted nuts and seeds turns out deliciously crunchy oven-baked granola.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramel Corn with Honey Peanuts
It's about time movie night had an upgrade. This oven baked treat made with peanuts and molasses uses microwave popcorn to make it a quick treat.
Method: oven, stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Sausage-Egg Quesadillas
Made with flour tortillas, breakfast sausage, onion, chili powder, eggs, Cheddar cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Caramelized Onion, Pear And Goat Cheese Pizzas
Made with olive oil, butter, salt, pizza dough, pear, goat cheese, red onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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