A tangy marinade turns a boring appetizer into an addicting one. These olives are easy to make ahead of time, too.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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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Spicy Marinated Olives
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
Pizza Flavored Popcorn
Made with black pepper, popcorn, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian herb seasoning, paprika, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Goat Cheese, Spinach, and Artichoke Dip
This upscale version of spinach-artichoke dip is made with goat cheese instead of the more commonly used cream cheese in other recipes.
Method: stovetop, oven
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
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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
Slow Cooker Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs
These glazed meatballs will be a hit at your next cocktail party. A cup of bourbon for the barbecue glaze already has you breaking out the good stuff, so why not...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet Corn, Cabbage, And Bell Pepper Relish
Made with onion, green bell peppers, red bell pepper, sugar, dry mustard, celery seed, mustard seed, salt, garlic, turmeric
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
B-L-T Bites
Cherry tomatoes are filled with bacon, mayo, green onions, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.
Time: 2-5 hours
Ripe Tomato Relish
Juicy tomatoes, spicy peppers, and zesty onions blend together in this mouth-watering tomato relish. Perfect for canning and freezing.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Southwestern Cheesecake
Made with tortilla chips, salsa, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, eggs, green chiles
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
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
Chips-In-The-Dip Mayo Clam Dip
You read that right, there are chips IN this dip. The crushed potato chips give a little texture and a light salty flavor to this otherwise savory clam dip.
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts
When it comes to boiled peanuts, southerners know how to do it right. These salty snacks are perfect for road trips, picnics, or simply enjoying on a lazy afternoon.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Chinese Raviolis (Jao Tze) Pork Shau Mai
Made with bamboo shoots, pork loin, fatback, sesame oil, rice wine or dry sherry, cornstarch, egg white, salt, sugar, white pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 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
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
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
French Bread With Garlic Spread
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
Caribbean Deviled Eggs
Made with paprika, hot pepper sauce, hard-boiled eggs, capers, onion, tuna, curry powder, mayonnaise
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Covered Potato Chips
Take your favorite potato chips and dip them in melted chocolate. The combination of salty and sweet is addicting!
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Chipotle Queso
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
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
Blue Cheese-Stuffed Dates
Dried dates are cut in half, spread with blue cheese, and topped with toasted almonds. Delicious one-bite appetizers.
Time: under 30 minutes
Puttin' On The Ritz Tea Sandwiches
Made with white bread, hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, fresh dill, butter
Time: under 30 minutes
Goat Cheese And Balsamic-Honey Crostini
Made with French bread, goat cheese, honey, herbs, water, balsamic vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Frito Lay-Style Bean Dip
Serve up this Frito Lay style bean dip at your next party or movie night. Perfect with your favorite chips. Add more jalapenos or cayenne for a spicier dip.
Time: 1-2 hours
Basil Chicken Stack-Ups
Perfect as a salad or an appetizer. Fresh tomatoes, avocado, and basil are stacked with tender shredded chicken with a light olive oil drizzle.
Time: under 30 minutes
Thick And Chunky Guacamole
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
Creamy Chocolate Spread
No shortage of uses for this delicious spread, and it's easy enough to make with kids. Throw it on toast, throw it on pancakes, throw it straight on a spoon.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Freezer Garlic Bread
A great make-ahead recipe. Simply fill the sliced bread with a garlic butter spread and freeze until you are ready to bake it.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lomi Lomi Salmon Tartare
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
Slow Cooker White Pizza Fondue
This recipe uses ricotta cheese which gives it a richer and more dense consistency, perfect for heartier dippers like Italian bread slices.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Mediterranean Magic Popcorn
Popcorn is one of the absolute easiest foods to upgrade. Olive oil and parmesan turn fresh popped popcorn into a movie night creation that'll keep you snacking away guilt...
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp With Chipotle Cocktail Sauce
The seasoned shrimp are juicy and tender, and the spicy chipotle cocktail sauce adds just the right amount of kick to make this dish truly amazing.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker BBQ Kielbasa
Gather your crew because BBQ kielbasa is here, and it's going to steal the show. Combining sweet, tangy, and savory in a way that makes every bite memorable is no easy feat...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Iced Nuts
Candied almonds or cashews can add a terrific touch to salads, bringing some sweetness and crunchiness into the mix. Or, simply serve as a snack.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Spinach Pizza Appetizer
Made with cayenne pepper, parsley, pita breads, frozen spinach, yeast, onion, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, garlic, basil
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Warm, gooey mozzarella cheese is deep fried inside a crispy coating. Serve with ranch dressing, pizza sauce, or marinara sauce for dipping.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Popcorn
Made with popcorn, butter, paprika, lemon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper
Method: microwave
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
Picante Sauce
This picante sauce made with simmered tomato, onion, and jalapeno is awesome with tortilla chips or great on burritos and quesadillas.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Cheesy Chili Popcorn
A cheesy popcorn treat made with popped popcorn, butter, chili powder, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese.
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas Chow-Chow
Made with allspice, cinnamon, vinegar, sugar, green tomatoes, cabbage, green and red bell pepper, onions, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Sandwiches with Horseradish Butter
Dainty little finger sandwiches made with a pumpernickel bread, English cucumber, smoked salmon, butter, horseradish, fresh chives and...
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Mini Pizzas
Using breadstick dough as a pizza base is pretty brilliant. Not only do you get to take advantage of the garlic flavor, but they're the perfect size for mini...
Time: 30-60 minutes
Warm Spinach, Artichoke And Portobello Mushroom Dip
A warm dip made with spinach, marinated artichoke hearts, portobello mushrooms, herbs and seasonings, sour cream, and three kinds of cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Honey Double-Mustard Dip
Made with Dijon mustard, vegetable oil, honey, dry mustard
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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