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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 palomino's dungeness crab and marinated artichoke dip

Palomino's Dungeness Crab and Marinated Artichoke Dip

Made with crackers or thin bread slices, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, parsley, fresh rosemary, fresh basil, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, fresh...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 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 meatball fondue

Meatball Fondue

Made with onion, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for breaded ribs

Breaded Ribs

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

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for gone in 60 seconds cheese spread

Gone In 60 Seconds Cheese Spread

Made with jalapeno jelly, green onion, pecans, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cocoa crunchy snack mix

Cocoa Crunchy Snack Mix

Made with raisins, peanuts, popped popcorn, Cocoa Puffs cereal, miniature marshmallows, semisweet chocolate pieces


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for great grandma's tomato apple relish

Great Grandma's Tomato Apple Relish

Made with cinnamon stick, salt, tomatoes, apples, celery, white onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, vinegar, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 cheese and pineapple hedgehog

Cheese And Pineapple Hedgehog

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 crescent wrapped gouda

Crescent Wrapped Gouda

Made with egg, Gouda cheese, crescent rolls

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 strawberry tea sandwiches

Strawberry Tea Sandwiches

Made with strawberries, raisin bread, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gumdrop popcorn cake

Gumdrop Popcorn Cake

Why settle for ordinary snacks? This gumdrop popcorn cake has popcorn, gum drops, and peanuts, all drenched in melted marshmallow goodness. Perfect for kids and the young at heart.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 smoked oyster roll

Smoked Oyster Roll

Made with salt and pepper, smoked oysters, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, mayonnaise


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for texas roadhouse queso

Texas Roadhouse Queso

Made with cream of mushroom soup, Roma tomato, butter, flour, sea salt, milk, muenster cheese, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 buffalo cheese spread

Buffalo Cheese Spread

Made with margarine or butter, cream cheese, hot sauce, sharp Cheddar cheese, blue cheese


Time:   1-2 hours

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 shanghai chicken

Shanghai Chicken

Made with peanut oil, bacon, fresh cilantro, soy sauce, sugar, ginger root, garlic, sesame oil, green onions, boneless, skinless chicken breast

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 chunky tuna and vegetable antipasto

Chunky Tuna And Vegetable Antipasto

Made with pickled onions, olive oil, sweet green pepper, carrots, cauliflower florets, mushroom, garlic, chili sauce, fresh tomatoes, flaked tuna

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for carrabba's italian butter

Carrabba's Italian Butter

Made with olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, rosemary, kosher salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes


Time:   under 30 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 liverwurst spread

Liverwurst Spread

Slather this creamy liverwurst spread on crackers or cocktail bread for a snack or party appetizer.


Time:   30-60 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 brown sugar and sour cream candied nuts

Brown Sugar And Sour Cream Candied Nuts

Made with walnuts or pecans, brown sugar, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker blt dip

Slow Cooker BLT Dip

Craving a blend of classic flavors in dip form? This BLT masterpiece takes all the best things about the quintessential sandwich and serves it in a bowl.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 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 brandy gouda dip

Brandy Gouda Dip

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

Method:   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 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 yorkshire salad

Yorkshire Salad

Made with onion, cucumber, sugar, malt vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

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 8-layer mexican dip - no meat version

8-Layer Mexican Dip - No Meat Version

Made with ripe olives, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, guacamole, taco seasoning mix, salsa, lettuce, green onions


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 cajun spiced pecans

Cajun Spiced Pecans

Made with salt, butter, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, cumin, sweet paprika, garlic powder, pecan

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 the border grill's cinco de mayo guacamole

The Border Grill's Cinco De Mayo Guacamole

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, cilantro, Haas avocados, red onion, jalapenos


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ralph & kakoo's fried stuffed oysters on the half shell with crawfish stuffing

Ralph & Kakoo's Fried Stuffed Oysters On The Half Shell With Crawfish Stuffing

Made with onion, bell pepper, garlic, crawfish tails, blackened seasoning, Cajun seasoning, garlic sauce, fresh parsley...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for american fondue

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:  


recipe for butterscotch popcorn

Butterscotch Popcorn

Made with peanuts, salt, popcorn, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, butterscotch chips, vanilla extract, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dinosaur dip

Dinosaur Dip

Made with sour cream, yogurt, ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot brie dip

Hot Brie Dip

Made with onion, garlic, Brie cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bread

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes





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