Appetizers and Snacks

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Flautas de pollo are a Mexican dish made with shredded chicken, garlic, onion, tomato, and green chili peppers, fried in oil and served with salsa fresca or...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

A healthier baked version of potato chips. Bet you can't eat just one!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mushrooms, Tabasco sauce, cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, green onions, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

This guacamole uses green salsa (made with tomatillos) instead of the traditional tomato salsa. The green salsa gives it a little extra tart bite that pairs well with salty...


Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 grape tomatoes, prosciutto, shrimp, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper, olive oil, arugula


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach, pine nuts, bacon bits


Time:   under 30 minutes

Put fast food nuggets to shame. Parmesan and panko give chicken that cravable, crucial crust that you know so well. Marinara or little homemade honey mustard would make...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

These tiny turkey burgers make the perfect slider. Serve as an appetizer or multiple ones for a meal. If the turkey mixture is too soft to form the burgers, try refrigerating it...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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

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

Let homemade pickles become your new project (and new addiction). Great for gifts or impressing your neighbors at the next cookout.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with eggs, bologna, salad dressing, pickle relish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Add a pop of flavor to any meal with this pickled green tomatoes recipe. It's the perfect combination of tangy, sweet, and savory, making it a deliciously unexpected treat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Diced zucchini adds a cool and refreshing element to this zesty salsa. Serve with chips or as a condiment on your favorite Tex-Mex meal.


Time:   30-60 minutes

One of the most popular foods at Fat Ronnie's Burger Bar in Oak Bluffs, MA can be made at home with this to-die-for onion rings recipe.

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sea scallops are wrapped in bacon and basted with a maple syrup and horseradish mixture while cooking. Amazing!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lime, mangoes, peaches, coriander, Serrano peppers, ground allspice, green onions, fresh mint, garlic, fresh cilantro


Time:   1-2 hours

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

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

Whether you're looking for a vegan stand-in for deviled eggs or you just want to make some eye-catching appetizers, these tomatoes stuffed with an avocado mousse will...


Time:   over 2 hours

This version of avocado salsa goes easy on the avocados to reduce the fat content, but has plenty of flavor to make up for it. Serve it with your favorite tortilla chips or...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon juice, cream cheese, carrots, pecans, pineapple chunks


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with honey, almonds, walnut oil, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with French bread, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

Pickled asparagus is a great way to enjoy this vegetable during the off months. The pickling process helps retain the flavor and nutrients of the asparagus, while also adding a bit of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Antipasto is traditionally the first course of an Italian meal, but you may end up making a meal out of this. Salami, cheese, and a medley of...


Time:   over 5 hours

These tasty bites of bar food were created in England (named for the store that sold them). They originally were covered in fish paste. We'll stick with the sausage version, thank you!

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Beans, beans, they're good for your heart - and a whole lot more. This instant refried beans mix packs a punch when it comes to flavor and convenience.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This basic recipe for deviled eggs gets a little extra flavor from the addition of bacon to the filling. Bacon makes everything better.


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

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

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

These bacon wrapped shrimp morsels may just be appetizers, but chances are you'll want them as a main course.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Ground pistachios and sesame seeds give these pita chips extra crunch and flavor. Perfect for dipping or snacking.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with turmeric, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, green tomatoes, green bell peppers, salt, vinegar, sugar, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Kadju badun is a traditional Sri Lankan dish made with cashews and spices. They make a delicious snack.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours