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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 nuts and bolts party mix

Nuts and Bolts Party Mix

Made with celery salt, Shreddies, cheerios, Crispix cereal, Corn Bran, Corn Pops, mixed nuts, pretzels, peanut oil, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for artichoke puree with toasts

Artichoke Puree With Toasts

Made with French bread, artichoke hearts, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt and white pepper, pistachio

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hot artichoke and asiago cheese dip

Hot Artichoke And Asiago Cheese Dip

Made with fresh parsley, roasted peppers, cream cheese, Asiago cheese, artichoke hearts, garlic, roasted red peppers, fresh mushrooms, green onions, French bread or...

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for butterscotch white trash snack mix

Butterscotch White Trash Snack Mix

Made with confectioner's sugar, butterscotch chips, butter, peanut butter, cereal

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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

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recipe for brooklyn cafe jumbo lump crab cakes

Brooklyn Cafe Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Made with egg yolk, lump crab meat, aioli, Creole seasoning, egg, fresh parsley, butter, clarified butter or olive oil, garlic, kosher salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 carlos and charlie's tuna dip

Carlos and Charlie's Tuna Dip

Made with tortilla chips, cilantro, canned tuna, pickled jalapenos, onion, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and ham sandwich spread

Chicken and Ham Sandwich Spread

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken breast, ham, heavy cream, scallion


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for smokey salmon ball

Smokey Salmon Ball

Made with fresh parsley, pecans, liquid smoke, salt, horseradish, onions, lemon juice, cream cheese, canned salmon


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spinach, cheddar, and bacon dip baked in a bread bowl

Spinach, Cheddar, And Bacon Dip Baked In A Bread Bowl

Made with French, Italian or pumpernickel bread, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, dill weed, bacon, onion, fresh spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for alaska dungeness crab cakes

Alaska Dungeness Crab Cakes

Made with flour, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, dungeness crab meat, bread crumbs, green onion, celery, mayonnaise, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for honey mustard dip with sour cream

Honey Mustard Dip With Sour Cream

Versatile and easy to prepare, this honey mustard dip blends creamy sour cream, sharp Dijon mustard, and sweet honey. Ideal for dipping fresh veggies, pretzels, or as...


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker barbecue hot dogs

Slow Cooker Barbecue Hot Dogs

Made with hot dogs, grape jelly, barbecue sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat commander's palace garlic bread

Copycat Commander's Palace Garlic Bread

Made with Parmesan cheese, french bread, butter, garlic, fresh dill

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for glazed salami

Glazed Salami

Made with prepared mustard, hard salami, orange marmalade, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 train wreck

Train Wreck

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked fiesta spinach dip

Baked Fiesta Spinach Dip

Made with pecans, black olives, onion, vegetable oil, salsa, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack cheese, cream cheese, light cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon and cheddar munchies

Bacon and Cheddar Munchies

Made with all-purpose flour, Cheddar cheese, dry mustard, paprika, cayenne pepper, butter, bacon, crisped rice cereal

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for old fashioned chip dip

Old Fashioned Chip Dip

Made with onion, cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, milk, Worcestershire sauce, salad dressing


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bread machine garlic and chive bread

Bread Machine Garlic And Chive Bread

Forget plain bread. This garlic and chive recipe is what you've been missing. Parmesan cheese and a light, delicate texture make it a must-try.

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

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 mac and cheese triangles

Mac And Cheese Triangles

Made with cheese, bread crumbs, macaroni and cheese mix, oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for braunsweiger dip (poor mans pate)

Braunsweiger Dip (Poor Mans Pate)

Made with Tabasco sauce, liverwurst, onions, prepared mustard, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for snail sandwiches

Snail Sandwiches

Made with red and yellow bell peppers or chives, sweet gherkin pickles, whole wheat or flour tortillas, mayonnaise, Monterey Jack or American cheese, sliced turkey, baby spinach


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for copycat ruby tuesday's spinach y queso dip

Copycat Ruby Tuesday's Spinach Y Queso Dip

This rich dip is no longer on the menu at Ruby Tuesday but that doesn't mean you have to miss out. This spinach dip is always a hit at parties.

Method:   microwave
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 spicy nuts and bolts

Spicy Nuts and Bolts

Made with Corn Chex cerea, Rice Chex cereal, cheerios, pretzel sticks, pecans, margarine, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, garlic salt, celery salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for baked caramel corn

Baked Caramel Corn

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 beer cheese fondue

Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Fondue

Made with sliced jalapeno peppers, flour, chili powder, Monterey jack cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, beer, garlic, green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 cheddar cheese chutney crab dip

Cheddar Cheese Chutney Crab Dip

Made with green onions, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, crab meat, chutney, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hominy hummus

Hominy Hummus

Made with vegetables, radishes, creamed corn, lemon juice, garlic, golden hominy, cumin, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mozzarella saganaki (greek flaming cheese)

Mozzarella Saganaki (Greek Flaming Cheese)

Made with lemon, Mozzarella cheese, butter, brandy

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 turkey swedish meatballs

Turkey Swedish Meatballs

Made with fresh parsley, sour cream, black pepper, salt, ground allspice, ground turkey breast, olive oil, chicken broth

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 hot sweet dill pickles

Hot Sweet Dill Pickles

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


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for appetizer english muffins

Appetizer English Muffins

These English muffins get an upgrade with a cheesy mayonnaise topping, zesty curry, and olives, baked to a bubbly finish.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mockamole (mock guacamole with green peas)

Mockamole (Mock Guacamole With Green Peas)

Made with frozen green peas, cumin, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caviar cheesecake

Caviar Cheesecake

Made with lemon extract, breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chipped beef dip

Chipped Beef Dip

Made with bread, onion, celery seed, dried beef, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tofu dill dip

Tofu Dill Dip

A tasty and healthy alternative to traditional dips. This creamy blend features soft tofu, fresh cucumber, and zesty lemon juice, spiced up with dried dill and garlic powder.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet cornbread appetizers

Sweet Cornbread Appetizers

Made with honey butter, sugar, cornbread muffin mix, egg, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for soda crackers

Soda Crackers

Made with salt, flour, butter, milk, vinegar, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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