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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 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 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 jimmy dean dip

Jimmy Dean Dip

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for india relish

India Relish

Made with tomatoes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, pickling salt, vinegar, water, sugar, ground cinnamon, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for orange pecans

Orange Pecans

Made with pecan halves, sugar, orange rind, orange juice, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for spam spread

Spam Spread

Made with salad dressing or mayonnaise, Spam, onion, pickle relish, salt and pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for frijoles con queso dip

Frijoles Con Queso Dip

Made with tortilla chips, refried beans, salsa, Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spam and cream cheese mushrooms

Spam And Cream Cheese Mushrooms

Made with whole mushrooms, cream cheese, onion, Spam luncheon meat

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jack in the box's mini sirloin burgers

Jack In The Box's Mini Sirloin Burgers

Made with slider rolls, ground sirloin, black pepper, seasoned salt, onion, American cheese, pickle, peanut oil, ketchup

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boston bean dip

Boston Bean Dip

Made with chili sauce, dry mustard powder, salt, red kidney beans, garlic, onion, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet pretzel dip

Sweet Pretzel Dip

Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 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.


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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 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 pickled eggs and vienna sausages

Pickled Eggs And Vienna Sausages

Made with black peppercorns, salt, Vienna sausage, red onions, hard boiled eggs, dry mustard, cumin seed, jalapeno peppers, Habanero peppers, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for yorkshire salad

Yorkshire Salad

Made with onion, cucumber, sugar, malt vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp mousse

Shrimp Mousse

Made with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, green bell pepper, tomato soup, cream cheese, gelatin, cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, celery, yellow onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chi chi's steak and mushroom quesadillas

Chi Chi's Steak and Mushroom Quesadillas

Made with green bell peppers, yellow onions, mushrooms, garlic butter, tortilla, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, iceberg lettuce

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cream cheese caviar pie

Cream Cheese Caviar Pie

Made with paprika, green onion, lumpfish caviar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, fresh parsley


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 atjar (indonesia)

Atjar (Indonesia)

Atjar is a popular Indonesian condiment, made with pickled vegetables. Atjar is typically served as a side dish, alongside main courses. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a...


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker reese's fondue

Slow Cooker Reese's Fondue

Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 caramel popcorn balls

Caramel Popcorn Balls

Made with popped corn, caramel candies, water

Method:   stovetop
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 shake 'n bake chicken nuggets

Shake 'N Bake Chicken Nuggets

Made with honey, barbecue sauce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Shake 'N Bake for Chicken, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for garbage snack

Garbage Snack

Made with Rice Krispies cereal, Cap'n Crunch cereal, pretzels, peanuts, almonds, white chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange-poppy seed dip

Orange-Poppy Seed Dip

Made with orange zest, vanilla yogurt, cream cheese, orange marmalade, poppy seeds


Time:   30-60 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 hot and spicy chex mix

Hot and Spicy Chex Mix

Made with mixed nuts, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, margarine, seasoned salt, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, corn Chex cereal

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for savory ricotta cheesecake

Savory Ricotta Cheesecake

Made with black pepper, salt, orange peel, garlic, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ocean reef club crabcakes

Ocean Reef Club Crabcakes

Made with cayenne pepper, white pepper, fresh parsley, jumbo lump crab, panko, olive oil, lemon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chili and chicken cheesecake

Chili and Chicken Cheesecake

Made with green chiles, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, water, cream cheese, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, eggs, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for almond bark white trash

Almond Bark White Trash

Made with almond bark, pretzels, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, corn Chex cereal, cheerios, peanuts, mixed nuts, raisins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for relish tray for 50

Relish Tray for 50

This large relish tray is perfect for serving 50 people. It includes a variety of pickled vegetables, olives, and peppers that will please everyone.


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 eggplant meze

Eggplant Meze

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, eggplant, garlic, onion, parsley, tomato, dried marjoram, fines herbs

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chicken feed snack mix

Chicken Feed Snack Mix

Made with candy coated peanuts, coconut, sunflower seeds, apple jelly, sugar, butter or margarine, ground cinnamon, rolled oats, peanuts or slivered almonds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 seafood pate

Seafood Pate

Made with non-stick cooking spray, dry sherry, dried fines herbes, unflavored gelatin, water, shrimp, salmon, Neufchatel cheese, plain yogurt, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas crabgrass

Texas Crabgrass

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker buffalo chicken bites

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Bites

Made with celery, carrots, butter, chicken thighs, chili sauce, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, blue cheese salad dressing

Method:   stovetop, 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 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 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 olive garden's marinated peppers

Olive Garden's Marinated Peppers

Made with fresh parsley, fresh basil, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, bread

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mock oyster dip

Mock Oyster Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, frozen chopped broccoli, mushrooms, onion, butter, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic cheese, almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mini-magic meatballs

Mini-Magic Meatballs

Made with lemon juice, grape jelly, ketchup, ground beef, bread, onion soup mix, egg, dried parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for the ultimate peanut-butter stuffed celery

The Ultimate Peanut-Butter Stuffed Celery

Made with celery, peanut butter, cream cheese, worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, scallion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun clams

Cajun Clams

Made with Italian bread crumbs, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, butter, celery, chopped clams, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, onion powder

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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