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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 sweet dill pickles

Hot Sweet Dill Pickles

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


Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 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 marshmallow creme apple dip

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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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 baboon butter

Baboon Butter

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


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 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


recipe for strawberry tea sandwiches

Strawberry Tea Sandwiches

Made with strawberries, raisin bread, cream cheese


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 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 raspberry honey mustard sauce

Raspberry Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with prepared mustard, honey, black raspberry jam

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 zesty slow cooker beer meatballs

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

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 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 crescent wrapped gouda

Crescent Wrapped Gouda

Made with egg, Gouda cheese, crescent rolls

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 train wreck

Train Wreck

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


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 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 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 traditional salsa

Traditional Salsa

Made with hot pepper sauce, lime juice, vinegar, salt, tomatoes, green onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 super easy chicken fingers

Super Easy Chicken Fingers

Made with bread crumbs, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, butter

Method:   oven
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 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 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 caramel popcorn balls

Caramel Popcorn Balls

Made with popped corn, caramel candies, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 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 yorkshire salad

Yorkshire Salad

Made with onion, cucumber, sugar, malt vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot and spicy cajun nut mix

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


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 catfish pate

Catfish Pate

Made with crackers or Melba toasts, pecans, parsley, catfish fillets, cream cheese, onion, lemon, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   smoker
Time:   2-5 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 black olive restaurant's bozos (appetizer)

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

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 canned bean bean dip

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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