Appetizers and Snacks

Made with olive oil, butter, salt, pizza dough, pear, goat cheese, red onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemon zest, strawberries, goat cheese, fresh mint, prosciutto, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with butter, milk, Spanish onion, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, blue cheese, Idaho potatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salami, salt, mayonnaise, cream cheese, dry mustard, Tabasco sauce, chives, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

Making miniature corn dogs couldn't be easier with this simple recipe that includes ideas for dipping sauces.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Made with shoepeg corn, olive oil, diced green chilies, scallions, celery, cider vinegar, lime, Rotel tomatoes, fresh cilantro, Tabasco or cayenne


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with parsley, whole milk, sour cream, shallots, peanut oil, pita bread rounds, salt and cayenne pepper, fresh goat cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cherry tomatoes are filled with bacon, mayo, green onions, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.


Time:   2-5 hours

Devilishly delicious. Almond stuffed prunes are wrapped in bacon and broiled until crisp and savory. A great party appetizer.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This egg and chicken liver canape is a simple and delicious way to feed a crowd. It's perfect for parties as it can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge until...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A fun Texas-style twist to sushi! Thin roast beef is wrapped around cheesy rice and refried beans.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Love Italian food? Try this Italian twist on nachos made with Alfredo sauce, hot Italian sausage, and mozzarella cheese. Delizioso!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Say goodbye to your standard snack and hello to a crunchy treat of fried calamari accompanied by an addictive roasted garlic lime aioli, a match made...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

You can't go wrong with mini cheeseburger sliders. Add your favorite toppings to finish off these party favorites.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with French bread, goat cheese, honey, herbs, water, balsamic vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Brown sugar for a hint of caramelized sweetness is the secret to success with these bacon-wrapped crisp grissini-style breadsticks.

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Jalapenos are stuffed with shrimp then wrapped in bacon and broiled until cooked. Hot and delicious!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

These skewers are no wimps! They are beefed up literally with your favorite beef, tomatoes, provolone and the ever-so-tangy artichoke. Drizzle with Italian dressing and you...


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with olive oil, garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomato pesto, tahini, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

For a casual snack, try this grilled ranch bread, where French bread gets a buttery ranch treatment and a quick turn under the broiler.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Avocados are mashed with lime juice, garlic, and cilantro to make a guacamole-like filling for these deviled eggs.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with garlic, water, flour, eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, oil, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with lemon peel, chili powder, boneless chicken, peanuts, peanut butter, onion, garlic, coconut milk

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
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

Made with ground beef, onion soup mix, Cheddar cheese, buttermilk biscuits

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Mangoes and habanero peppers combine to provide a sweet heat to this salsa. Try this tropical salsa on fish tacos or simply eat with chips.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A great snack or appetizer. Warm cashews are combined with melted butter, rosemary, cayenne, brown sugar, and salt.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Cornmeal and gluten-free baking mix make up a batter that gives these rings a satisfying crunch without the wheat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

These brie kisses might be better than the real thing. Creamy brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with a sizzle of hot pepper jelly is certainly a great way to express your love for...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Plan a Greek theme for your next dinner party and start things off with these tasty gyro appetizers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Two Southern favorites come together in this recipe: pimento cheese and deviled eggs.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt and pepper, water or court bouillon, shrimp, red onions, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, red bell pepper, fresh mango, avocado, lemon...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

You can't go wrong with a good, traditional bowl of guacamole. This guac has just the right balance of flavors and texture.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with black pepper, olive oil, italian parsley, green olives, black olives, orange zest, lemon zest, anchovy fillets, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Italian bread, mozzarella cheese, herb and garlic dry soup mix, sour cream, ricotta cheese, pepperoni

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This creamy clam dip with a hint of tabasco is irresistible on chips or crackers.


Time:   2-5 hours

Deviled egg sandwiches are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, can be made ahead of time, and are always a hit with guests. Also a great way to use up hard-boiled eggs.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Hummus with fall flavors. Pumpkin puree is mixed with tahini and seasonings and garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, lime juice, tomato, black beans, sesame tahini, garlic, ground cumin, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

You'll love the sensational addition of crab to a cilantro and jalapeno-packed bowl of guacamole.


Time:   under 30 minutes

If one of your life goals (like most of us) is to turn guacamole into a meal, you can check it off the bucket list. Diced chicken breast in a zesty guac is a tortilla chip's...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with salt, black pepper, ground beef, ground pork, buttermilk, thyme, sage, egg whites, prosciutto

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

These cheesy stuffed peppers make a great appetizer or snack. They aren't overly hot because the jalapenos are boiled first, which reduces some of the heat

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

This fluffy cookie dip tastes like pumpkin pie! Serve it with your favorite cookies, pound cake cubes, or fruit dippers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Crawfish boils are serious business, don't let anybody tell you otherwise. That's why this recipe serves 25 - because if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well enough to throw...

Method:   campfire, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with walnuts, maple syrup, cinnamon, butter, salt, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes