Made with dill pickles, sugar, crushed red pepper, fresh garlic
Time: over 5 hours
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 Sweet Dill Pickles
Chicken Nugget Casserole
Made with Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, frozen chicken nuggets, Parmesan cheese, spaghetti sauce
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sashimi With Three Sauces
Made with daikon radish, green onion, carrot, dry mustard, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Jell-O Popcorn Balls
Made with cocktail peanuts, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows, gelatin, popcorn
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Marshmallow Creme Apple Dip
Why is this dip so perfect for apples? The tart flavor of the apple is deliciously contrasted by the sweet marshmallow creme. It's also delicious with cookies or graham...
Time: under 30 minutes
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Arnaud's Oysters Bienville
Made with butter, brandy, garlic, cayenne pepper, shallots, salt, heavy cream, Romano cheese, flour, bread crumbs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Baboon Butter
Made with raisins or mini chocolate chips, banana, peanut butter, ground cinnamon
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Oatmeal Sesame Sticks
Made with baking powder, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, rolled oats, sesame seeds
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cheese And Pineapple Hedgehog
Made with cherry, toothpicks, orange, Cheddar cheese, pineapple chunks
Time: under 30 minutes
Pineapple-Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Made with salt and pepper, butter, cinnamon or nutmeg, bread, cream cheese, pineapple, nuts
Time: under 30 minutes
Raspberry Honey Mustard Sauce
Made with prepared mustard, honey, black raspberry jam
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Truffle Sabayon
Made with Rainwater Madeira, black truffle, sugar, egg yolks
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Corned Beef Sauerkraut Balls
Made with corn flake crumbs, evaporated milk, flour, cream cheese, onion, corned beef, sauerkraut
Time: 30-60 minutes
Zesty Slow Cooker Beer Meatballs
Made with ketchup, salt and pepper, ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, beer, vegetable juice, lemon juice, hot sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Slow Cooker Apple Mustard Kielbasa
Made with mustard, kielbasa rings, apple jelly
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Train Wreck
Made with cream cheese, cocktail shrimp, cocktail sauce, Wheat Thin crackers
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Roll-Ups
Made with salsa, green onions, flour tortillas, cream cheese, sour cream
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Slow Cooker Velveeta Salsa Dip
Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Traditional Salsa
Made with hot pepper sauce, lime juice, vinegar, salt, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Dog Bones for Kids
Made with graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, dry milk, honey
Time: under 30 minutes
Super Easy Chicken Fingers
Made with bread crumbs, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, butter
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
American Fondue
This is a rich, cheesy, and oh-so-easy fondue! Fun for parties and kids. Can also be prepared on the stovetop and kept warm in a crock pot.
Time:
Caramel Popcorn Balls
Made with popped corn, caramel candies, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Slow Cooker Hot Habanero Cheese Dip
Made with cheddar cheese, Habanero peppers, American cheese, tomato, bacon, garlic
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot And Spicy Cajun Nut Mix
Made with pecans, butter, salt, paprika, red cayenne pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, white pepper, walnuts
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Oven Fried Potato Skins
Made with black pepper, baking potatoes, butter, garlic, salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Catfish Pate
Made with crackers or Melba toasts, pecans, parsley, catfish fillets, cream cheese, onion, lemon, Worcestershire sauce
Method: smoker
Time: 2-5 hours
Corn Crisps
Made with cornmeal, water, butter, cayenne pepper, egg, poppy seeds or grated Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Olive Restaurant's Bozos (Appetizer)
Made with ripe olives, English muffins, cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, Romano or Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Canned Bean Bean Dip
Made with chile powder, garlic salt, black beans, pinto beans, green chiles, salsa, shredded cheese
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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