Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, pie crust mix, paprika, stuffed olives
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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Hot Pie Crust Wrapped Olive Cheese Balls
Texas-Style Beef Sushi
A fun Texas-style twist to sushi! Thin roast beef is wrapped around cheesy rice and refried beans.
Method: stovetop
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
Napa Kimchee
Made with kosher salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, napa cabbage, Korean pickling salt, scallions, carrot, ginger, garlic, candied ginger
Time: over 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
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Tamale Bites
Made with monterey jack cheese, tomato sauce, ground beef, salt, enchilada sauce, corn bread
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef Gyros Appetizers
Plan a Greek theme for your next dinner party and start things off with these tasty gyro appetizers
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Gorgonzola-Stuffed Figs
Made with water, sugar, pecan, Gorgonzola or blue cheese, dried figs, soft cream cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Fig And Walnut Amuse-Bouche Appetizer
Made with walnut halves, figs, prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Neptune Mushrooms
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
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
Chocolate Chip Dip
Craving a sweet dip? This sweet cream cheese and chocolate chip mixture goes perfectly with cookies, fruit, or sweet crackers.
Time: under 30 minutes
Exotic Bittersweet Black Bean And Corn Relish
Made with olive oil, jerk seasoning, pina colada mix, coconut extract, black beans, frozen kernel corn, red bell pepper, green bell peppers, pineapples...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Antipasto Stuffed Strawberries
Made with lemon zest, strawberries, goat cheese, fresh mint, prosciutto, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Appetizers
No need to break out the charcoal for this grilled appetizer. Shrimp are wrapped in bacon and basted with a barbecue sauce mixture and cooked on an indoor...
Method: indoor grill, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Carrot Sandwich Spread
Made with lemon juice, cream cheese, carrots, pecans, pineapple chunks
Time: 30-60 minutes
Genoa Salami Antipasto With Roasted Peppers and Provolone
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
Shrimp-Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Afterburners
Jalapenos are stuffed with shrimp then wrapped in bacon and broiled until cooked. Hot and delicious!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Pistachio Pita Wedges
Ground pistachios and sesame seeds give these pita chips extra crunch and flavor. Perfect for dipping or snacking.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Blooming Onion Dip
This dip was made popular with its accompanying deep-fried onion appetizer. It also goes great with French fries, onion rings, and fried seafood.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet And Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Made with peanut oil, pumpkin, salt, sugar, cumin, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Curry And Pimento Deviled Eggs
Made with pimento, hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, curry powder, cornichon, dry yellow mustard
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Supreme Cream Cheese Dip
Made with vanilla extract, orange liqueur, sour cream, sugar, strawberries, cream cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Figs In Prosciutto
Made with fresh brown figs, Italian prosciutto, balsamic vinegar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian Potato Chips
Delicious homemade crispy potato chips with light Italian seasonings.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Deviled Egg Dip
Deconstructed deviled eggs served with your favorite dippers.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Deviled Egg Sandwiches
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
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
Olive All'ascolana
Made with olive oil, Italian olives, salami, eggs, flour, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sugar Free Granola
Made with cinnamon, stevia powder, rolled oats, walnuts, almonds, flaxseed, oat bran, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, kosher salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Watermelon Pizza
It's not quite the fruit pizza you might be imagining. Feta cheese and kalamata olives with fresh mint make up a fresh, salty topping that balances brilliantly with the sweet, crispy...
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Onions In A Spicy Batter
As if onion rings weren't delicious enough, these have cayenne, curry, and cumin in the batter to give them extra flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Velveeta Broccoli Dip
This Velveeta broccoli dip is the ultimate party trick - simple but indulgent, and a great way to sneak in a bit of broccoli while making no compromises on flavor.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Lotus' Deviled Eggs
Made with paprika, salt and freshly ground pepper, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, black olives, white onion, pecans, pickles, pimiento
Time: under 30 minutes
Mini Cheeseburgers
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
Thai Turkey Bites
Made with red curry paste, water, brown sugar, lime or lemon juice, cucumber, onion, red or green bell pepper, ground turkey, fish or soy sauce
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Corn And Tomato Relish
Made with fresh thyme, corn, tomato, roasted red bell peppers, sherry vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Profiteroles With Tomato Pesto Filling
Made with garlic, water, flour, eggs, sun-dried tomatoes, oil, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Spicy Cumin Cheese Olives
Made with butter, all-purpose flour, cheddar cheese, paprika, cumin, hot pepper sauce, green olives stuffed with pimiento
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Creamy Shrimp Nachos
Made with Cotija cheese or crumbled feta cheese, salt and freshly ground pepper, Queso Blanco or Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, shrimp, green onions, chipotle chile in adobo...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Arizona Biltmore Kumquat Salsa
Made with salt and pepper, red onion, red tomatoes, jalapenos, garlic, fresh cilantro, kumquats, orange juice, lemon juice, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crabby Guacamole
You'll love the sensational addition of crab to a cilantro and jalapeno-packed bowl of guacamole.
Time: under 30 minutes
Turkey Sliders With Red Onion
These mini burgers are the perfect way to show off your culinary skills at your next party. Turkey burgers are stuffed with red onion and BBQ sauce, grilled, and served on...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Queen Victoria Bed and Breakfast Inn Mushroom Pate
Made with mayonnaise, black pepper, salt, onion, butter, fresh mushrooms, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mango Relish
Fresh mango relish combines diced mangoes, peaches, and a blend of herbs and spices. Ideal as a zesty topping for grilled meats or tacos, this recipe adds a burst of flavor with a hint of...
Time: 1-2 hours
Appetizer Wreath
In just a few steps, you can whip up this appetizer wreath that combines the delicious crispiness of crescent rolls with a zesty cream cheese spread and a colorful array of fresh...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fig And Goat Cheese Pitas
Made with salt and cracked black pepper, pita bread rounds, olive oil, garlic, fresh figs, goat cheese, honey, fresh thyme
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lomi Salmon And Tomatoes
Salmon salad is an awesome option for a refreshing, protein-packed lunch. Diced onion provides just the right amount of bite to balance out the salmon and juicy tomatoes.
Time: 30-60 minutes
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.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.





































































