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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 breaded ribs

Breaded Ribs

Made with salt, dried oregano, ribs, white wine, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for caramel crispix

Caramel Crispix

Made with baking soda, salt, Crispix cereal, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for possum dip

Possum Dip

Made with corn chips, milk, ground beef, ranch style beans, tomatoes with green chilies, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper, mild Mexican-flavored process cheese product

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for zesty sausage dip

Zesty Sausage Dip

Made with hot sausage, sour cream, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, green onions, diced pimentos

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cocktail wieners with mustard jelly

Cocktail Wieners with Mustard Jelly

Made with grape jelly, cocktail wieners, Dijon mustard, prepared mild mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for maple walnut raisin cream cheese

Maple Walnut Raisin Cream Cheese

Made with cinnamon, maple flavoring, cream cheese, walnuts, raisins, water, dark brown sugar


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asian honey mustard salad dressing

Asian Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Discover the sweet and tangy twist to salads with this Asian-style honey mustard dressing. A blend of bold flavors, perfect for adding a zesty kick to any dish.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab meat pizza dip

Crab Meat Pizza Dip

Made with parsley, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, onion, chili sauce, crab meat


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cheese 'n onion dip

Cheese 'n Onion Dip

Made with mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spam dip

Spam Dip

Made with fresh cilantro, onion, celery, cream cheese, Spam, Worcestershire sauce, salsa, cayenne pepper, green bell peppers


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker barbecue hot dogs

Slow Cooker Barbecue Hot Dogs

Made with hot dogs, grape jelly, barbecue sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dave and buster's margherita pizza dip

Dave And Buster's Margherita Pizza Dip

Made with basil pesto, butter, garlic, Roma tomatoes, basil, seasoned salt or salt, chunky tomato sauce, black pepper, Boursin cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brandy gouda dip

Brandy Gouda Dip

Made with brandy, Gouda cheese, sour cream, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for breaded bacon

Breaded Bacon

Made with bacon, cooking oil, flour, brown sugar, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for butterscotch nibblers

Butterscotch Nibblers

Made with butterscotch chips, peanut butter, Chex cereal, milk chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tgi fridays 9-layer dip

TGI Fridays 9-Layer Dip

Made with green onions, black olives, fresh cilantro, bacon, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, guacamole, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jimmy dean dip

Jimmy Dean Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cream cheese, Rotel tomatoes, sausage

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for golden chicken rolls

Golden Chicken Rolls

Made with oil, flour, chicken breast halves, butter, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker seafood fondue

Slow Cooker Seafood Fondue

Creamy seafood fondue with lobster, shrimp, crab, and scallops. Melted cheese, savory spices, and crusty bread come together in this easy, one-pot wonder. Perfect for sharing...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for party cocktail sausages

Party Cocktail Sausages

Made with orange marmalade, miniature smoked sausage links, barbecue sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab norfolk with ham

Crab Norfolk With Ham

Made with butter or margarine, lump crab meat, ham, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shark dip

Shark Dip

Made with parsley, mustard, shark, Italian salad dressing mix, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for old fashioned chip dip

Old Fashioned Chip Dip

Made with onion, cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salad dressing


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baileys irish cream fruit dip

Baileys Irish Cream Fruit Dip

Make fresh fruit a festive affair with this Baileys Irish cream fruit dip. It's where sophistication meets sweetness in a bowl, no cocktail attire required!


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for honey mustard dip with sour cream

Honey Mustard Dip With Sour Cream

Versatile and easy to prepare, this honey mustard dip blends creamy sour cream, sharp Dijon mustard, and sweet honey. Ideal for dipping fresh veggies, pretzels, or as...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked crab and bechamel stuffed mushroom caps

Baked Crab And Bechamel Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with flour, milk, crab meat, butter, shallots or scallions, lemon juice, salt and pepper, mushroom caps

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for polish mistakes

Polish Mistakes

Made with cocktail rye bread, ground beef, sausage, onion, processed cheese food, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat ruby tuesday's spinach y queso dip

Copycat Ruby Tuesday's Spinach Y Queso Dip

This rich dip is no longer on the menu at Ruby Tuesday but that doesn't mean you have to miss out. This spinach dip is always a hit at parties.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carlos and charlie's tuna dip

Carlos and Charlie's Tuna Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cilantro, canned tuna, pickled jalapenos, onion, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cucumber relish

Cucumber Relish

Made with cornstarch, white vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, cooking onions, red bell peppers, turmeric, pickling salt, mustard seed, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet canned corn relish

Sweet Canned Corn Relish

Made with turmeric, brown sugar, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, corn, mustard seeds, celery seeds, onion, white wine or cider vinegar, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bennigan's chicken quesadilla

Bennigan's Chicken Quesadilla

Made with boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, water, fajita seasoning, flour fajita shells, tomato, onion, butter, mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat white castle burgers

Copycat White Castle Burgers

Made with ground beef, dinner rolls, salt, onions, water, beef bouillon cube, dill hamburger slices

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken nugget casserole

Chicken Nugget Casserole

Made with Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, frozen chicken nuggets, Parmesan cheese, spaghetti sauce


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for velveeta hot poppers

Velveeta Hot Poppers

Made with peanut oil, Velveeta cheese, jalapeno peppers, milk, flour, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for sweet corn, cabbage, and bell pepper relish

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

recipe for slow cooker spinach crab dip

Slow Cooker Spinach Crab Dip

Made with butter, onion, crab meat, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cinnamon snails

Cinnamon Snails

Made with butter, cinnamon, whole wheat or white bread, cream cheese, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuna log

Tuna Log

Made with parsley, pecans, tuna in water, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, salt


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy jell-o popcorn balls

Easy Jell-O Popcorn Balls

Made with cocktail peanuts, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows, gelatin, popcorn

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry tea sandwiches

Strawberry Tea Sandwiches

Made with strawberries, raisin bread, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot sweet dill pickles

Hot Sweet Dill Pickles

Made with dill pickles, sugar, crushed red pepper, fresh garlic


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baboon butter

Baboon Butter

Made with raisins or mini chocolate chips, banana, peanut butter, ground cinnamon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican roll-ups

Mexican Roll-Ups

Made with salsa, green onions, flour tortillas, cream cheese, sour cream


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for jerusalem artichoke relish

Jerusalem Artichoke Relish

Made with red pepper, turmeric, ground allspice, celery salt, Jerusalem artichokes, onions, white vinegar, brown sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mother goose popcorn

Mother Goose Popcorn

Made with baking soda, popcorn kernels, butter, sugar, food coloring, evaporated milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sashimi with three sauces

Sashimi With Three Sauces

Made with daikon radish, green onion, carrot, dry mustard, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker spinach, crab and artichoke dip

Slow Cooker Spinach, Crab And Artichoke Dip

Made with hot pepper sauce, frozen chopped spinach, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, crab meat

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garlic cheese spread

Garlic Cheese Spread

This garlic cheese spread is a great way to add extra flavor to your next party or gathering. It's easy to make and only requires a few ingredients, so it's perfect for a...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for seasoned deep fried cheddar cheese

Seasoned Deep Fried Cheddar Cheese

Picture this: crispy, golden-brown cheese bites that ooze deliciousness with each bite. These seasoned deep-fried cheddar cheese cubes are the perfect blend of crisp...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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