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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 apple-pineapple horseradish over cream cheese dip

Apple-Pineapple Horseradish Over Cream Cheese Dip

Made with crackers, apple jelly, pineapple preserves, horseradish, black pepper, dry mustard, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cornmeal cheese straws

Cornmeal Cheese Straws

Made with poppy or caraway seeds, egg white, cornmeal, flour, butter or margarine, cheddar cheese, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheese and pineapple hedgehog

Cheese And Pineapple Hedgehog

Made with cherry, toothpicks, orange, Cheddar cheese, pineapple chunks


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker velveeta salsa dip

Slow Cooker Velveeta Salsa Dip

Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for oatmeal sesame sticks

Oatmeal Sesame Sticks

Made with baking powder, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, rolled oats, sesame seeds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for honey peanut butter popcorn

Honey Peanut Butter Popcorn

Step up your snack game with this honey peanut butter popcorn recipe. This delicious treat takes classic popcorn and elevates it with a sweet and nutty coating made from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for wicked snack mix

Wicked Snack Mix

Made with butter or margarine, Waffle Crisp cereal, peanuts, raisins, candy coated chocolate pieces

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked cheese balls

Baked Cheese Balls

Combining old English cheese, flour, butter, and Worcestershire sauce, these cheese balls are perfect for gatherings. Bake until golden for a tasty treat.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pineapple-cream cheese sandwiches

Pineapple-Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Made with salt and pepper, butter, cinnamon or nutmeg, bread, cream cheese, pineapple, nuts


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed, bacon wrapped banana peppers

Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped Banana Peppers

Made with banana peppers, bacon, tomato, onion, bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper, sweet pepper relish

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chicken strips in garlic and butter sauce

Chicken Strips In Garlic And Butter Sauce

Made with condensed chicken broth, parsley, boneless chicken breasts, flour, butter, salt and pepper, garlic powder, garlic

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for arnaud's oysters bienville

Arnaud's Oysters Bienville

Made with butter, brandy, garlic, cayenne pepper, shallots, salt, heavy cream, Romano cheese, flour, bread crumbs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:  

recipe for dog bones for kids

Dog Bones for Kids

Made with graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, dry milk, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for corned beef sauerkraut balls

Corned Beef Sauerkraut Balls

Made with corn flake crumbs, evaporated milk, flour, cream cheese, onion, corned beef, sauerkraut


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker jimmy dean cheese dip

Slow Cooker Jimmy Dean Cheese Dip

This cheese dip combines Jimmy Dean sausage with Cheez Whiz, cheese soup, and green chiles for a savory and rich appetizer. Conveniently prepared in a crock pot, serve...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for escargots en cercueils (snails in puff pastry shells)

Escargots En Cercueils (Snails In Puff Pastry Shells)

Made with snails, white wine, onion, shallot, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, nutmeg, puff pastry, egg yolk, milk

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker apple mustard kielbasa

Slow Cooker Apple Mustard Kielbasa

Made with mustard, kielbasa rings, apple jelly

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for stuffed mushrooms with garlic cream sauce

Stuffed Mushrooms With Garlic Cream Sauce

Made with silver dollar mushrooms, whipped cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, real bacon bits, fresh parsley, heavy whipping cream, water

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 201 restaurant & bar cream cheese crab cakes

201 Restaurant & Bar Cream Cheese Crab Cakes

Made with bread crumbs, crab meat, cream cheese, red bell pepper, red onions, celery, hot sauce, Creole seasoning, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for deviled ham cream cheese dip

Deviled Ham Cream Cheese Dip

If you're looking for a snack that's easy to whip up and even easier to gobble down, you've landed in the right spot. This deviled ham cream cheese dip is the perfect...


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour cocktail franks

Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Cocktail Franks

Made with pineapple chunks, chili sauce, grape jelly, lemon juice, prepared mustard, cocktail franks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for christmas relish

Christmas Relish

Made with salt, sugar, white onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for black truffle sabayon

Black Truffle Sabayon

Made with Rainwater Madeira, black truffle, sugar, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for feta cheese-olive spread

Feta Cheese-Olive Spread

Made with garlic, feta cheese, cream cheese, milk, black olives, green olives, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for raspberry honey mustard sauce

Raspberry Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with prepared mustard, honey, black raspberry jam

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oven fried potato skins

Oven Fried Potato Skins

Made with black pepper, baking potatoes, butter, garlic, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker prairie fire dip

Slow Cooker Prairie Fire Dip

A spicy twist on traditional bean dips, this prairie fire dip blends refried beans with Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder. A perfect choice for game day snacking (or...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker hot habanero cheese dip

Slow Cooker Hot Habanero Cheese Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, Habanero peppers, American cheese, tomato, bacon, garlic

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for feta cheese crisps

Feta Cheese Crisps

Made with feta cheese, ground nutmeg, dried thyme, dried oregano, olive oil, black pepper, Greek kefalograviera cheese or pecorino cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mi tierra's tex-mex chile con queso

Mi Tierra's Tex-Mex Chile con Queso

Made with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, heavy cream, tomato, yellow onion, jalapeno, tortilla chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mushroom roll-ups

Mushroom Roll-Ups

Made with Worcestershire sauce, white bread, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion, salt, fresh mushrooms, black pepper, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for train wreck

Train Wreck

Made with cream cheese, cocktail shrimp, cocktail sauce, Wheat Thin crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for zucchini pickle relish

Zucchini Pickle Relish

Made with onions, salt, white vinegar, sugar, nutmeg, dry mustard, turmeric, cornstarch, black pepper, celery salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican snack squares

Mexican Snack Squares

Made with salsa, black olives, refrigerated crescent rolls, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for corn crisps

Corn Crisps

Made with cornmeal, water, butter, cayenne pepper, egg, poppy seeds or grated Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pickled sausage

Pickled Sausage

Made with smoked beef sausage, water, salt, white vinegar, red food coloring


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for yorkshire salad

Yorkshire Salad

Made with onion, cucumber, sugar, malt vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican black-eyed pea dip

Mexican Black-Eyed Pea Dip

This dip features a mix of black-eyed peas, corn, and diced tomatoes with chopped red bell pepper, onions, and spicy jalapenos.


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for halibut pate

Halibut Pate

Made with lemon, parsley, peppercorns, cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker island kielbasa

Slow Cooker Island Kielbasa

For a meal that bridges convenience and taste, try this island-flavored kielbasa. The sweetness of pineapple and brown sugar marries well with hearty sausage, ideal for a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for crescent wrapped gouda

Crescent Wrapped Gouda

Made with egg, Gouda cheese, crescent rolls

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for traditional chicken liver rumaki

Traditional Chicken Liver Rumaki

Made with bacon, water chestnuts, chicken livers, dry sherry, soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, water

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mexican potato skins

Mexican Potato Skins

Made with salsa, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, potatoes, egg, black olives, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rainforest cafe's crab cakes

Rainforest Cafe's Crab Cakes

Made with crab meat, egg yolks, dry mustard, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Old Bay seasoning, salt, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker artichoke and cheese dip

Slow Cooker Artichoke And Cheese Dip

Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked bacon cheese stuffed habanero poppers

Baked Bacon Cheese Stuffed Habanero Poppers

Get ready to turn up the heat with these baked bacon cheese stuffed habanero poppers. They're the perfect blend of spicy and savory for your next snack...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon and cheese pinwheels

Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat mccormick & schmick's blue crab cakes

Copycat McCormick & Schmick's Blue Crab Cakes

Made with fresh parsley, blue crab meat, white bread, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dry mustard, black pepper, bay seasoning, pasteurized eggs, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for macaroni grill baked creamy seafood

Macaroni Grill Baked Creamy Seafood

Made with won ton skins, oil, Parmesan cheese, butter, baby scallops, flour, half and half, Asiago cheese, cooked shrimp, chopped clams

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheddar cheese spread

Cheddar Cheese Spread

Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard


Time:   over 5 hours





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