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Appetizers and Snacks

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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recipe for hot pie crust wrapped olive cheese balls

Hot Pie Crust Wrapped Olive Cheese Balls

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, pie crust mix, paprika, stuffed olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas-style beef sushi

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

recipe for sour cream vegetable dip

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


recipe for napa kimchee

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

recipe for naughty salmon dip

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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recipe for tamale bites

Tamale Bites

Made with monterey jack cheese, tomato sauce, ground beef, salt, enchilada sauce, corn bread


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef gyros appetizers

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

recipe for pink deviled eggs

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


recipe for gorgonzola-stuffed figs

Gorgonzola-Stuffed Figs

Made with water, sugar, pecan, Gorgonzola or blue cheese, dried figs, soft cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for humdinger hummus

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

recipe for fig and walnut amuse-bouche appetizer

Fig And Walnut Amuse-Bouche Appetizer

Made with walnut halves, figs, prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for neptune mushrooms

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

recipe for jumbo shrimp wrapped with arugula and prosciutto

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

recipe for chocolate chip dip

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


recipe for exotic bittersweet black bean and corn relish

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

recipe for antipasto stuffed strawberries

Antipasto Stuffed Strawberries

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barbecue bacon wrapped shrimp appetizers

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


recipe for carrot sandwich spread

Carrot Sandwich Spread

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


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for genoa salami antipasto with roasted peppers and provolone

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

recipe for shrimp-stuffed bacon wrapped jalapeno afterburners

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


recipe for pistachio pita wedges

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

recipe for blooming onion dip

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

recipe for sweet and spicy pumpkin seeds

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


recipe for curry and pimento deviled eggs

Curry And Pimento Deviled Eggs

Made with pimento, hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, curry powder, cornichon, dry yellow mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry supreme cream cheese dip

Strawberry Supreme Cream Cheese Dip

Made with vanilla extract, orange liqueur, sour cream, sugar, strawberries, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for roasted figs in prosciutto

Roasted Figs In Prosciutto

Made with fresh brown figs, Italian prosciutto, balsamic vinegar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian potato chips

Italian Potato Chips

Delicious homemade crispy potato chips with light Italian seasonings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deviled egg dip

Deviled Egg Dip

Deconstructed deviled eggs served with your favorite dippers.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deviled egg sandwiches

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


recipe for chipotle ranch dip

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

recipe for olive all'ascolana

Olive All'ascolana

Made with olive oil, Italian olives, salami, eggs, flour, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sugar free granola

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


recipe for watermelon pizza

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

recipe for deep fried onions in a spicy batter

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

recipe for velveeta broccoli dip

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


recipe for lotus' deviled eggs

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

recipe for mini cheeseburgers

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

recipe for thai turkey bites

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


recipe for corn and tomato relish

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

recipe for profiteroles with tomato pesto filling

Profiteroles With Tomato Pesto Filling

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked spicy cumin cheese olives

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


recipe for creamy shrimp nachos

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

recipe for arizona biltmore kumquat salsa

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

recipe for crabby guacamole

Crabby Guacamole

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for turkey sliders with red onion

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

recipe for queen victoria bed and breakfast inn mushroom pate

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

recipe for mango relish

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


recipe for appetizer wreath

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

recipe for fig and goat cheese pitas

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

recipe for lomi salmon and tomatoes

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





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