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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 macaroni grill baked creamy seafood

Macaroni Grill Baked Creamy Seafood

Made with won ton skins, oil, Parmesan cheese, butter, baby scallops, flour, half and half, Asiago cheese, cooked shrimp, chopped clams

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheddar cheese spread

Cheddar Cheese Spread

Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard


Time:   over 5 hours

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 sweet pretzel dip

Sweet Pretzel Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple cream cheese dip

Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip

Made with pecans, green bell pepper, cream cheese, crushed pineapple, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for date finger sandwiches

Date Finger Sandwiches

Made with bread, cream cheese, dates


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp vinaigrette

Shrimp Vinaigrette

Made with carrot, garlic, ground ginger, shrimp, water, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried dillweed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for green olive dip

Green Olive Dip

Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for wonderful salsa

Wonderful Salsa

Made with vinegar, tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, garlic, ground cumin, black pepper, canning salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 mexican straw hats

Mexican Straw Hats

Made with jalapeno peppers, corn chips, Mexican blend cheese, ground beef, kidney beans, chili beans, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dilled shrimp

Dilled Shrimp

Need a refreshing shrimp dish? This creamy dilled shrimp combines mayo, sour cream, and dill for a cool, tasty treat. Just mix, chill, and serve.


Time:   over 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 fiesta nacho pizza

Fiesta Nacho Pizza

Made with cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, chili powder or taco seasoning, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, tomato, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tangerine habanero salsa

Tangerine Habanero Salsa

The perfect sweet and spicy salsa, with a bit of an Asian flair. Serve with grilled fish or seafood, or with tortilla chips as an appetizer.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for phyllo sausage cups

Phyllo Sausage Cups

Made with miniature phyllo cups, hot sausage, cream cheese, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tangy garlic dill pickle relish

Tangy Garlic Dill Pickle Relish

Made with turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed, dill seed, pickling cucumbers, Vidalia or sweet type onions, pickling salt, white distilled vinegar, sugar, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blt chicken sliders

BLT Chicken Sliders

Made with chili powder, paprika, bacon, maple syrup, black pepper, chicken, shallots, fresh basil, salt, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
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 shrimp roll-ups

Shrimp Roll-Ups

Made with flour tortillas, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, salad shrimp, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, salt


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 shrimp and scallop cakes with ginger remoulade

Shrimp And Scallop Cakes With Ginger Remoulade

Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, corn, lemon juice, eggs, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for ambrosia fruit dip

Ambrosia Fruit Dip

Made with sugar substitute, cream cheese, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon rind


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white chocolate fruit dip

White Chocolate Fruit Dip

Made with frozen whipped topping, cream cheese, white chocolate pudding mix, white chocolate yogurt


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beefy taco dip

Beefy Taco Dip

Made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, cheddar or taco cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion

Method:   stovetop
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 old english cheese spread

Old English Cheese Spread

Made with milk, American cheese, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, spicy vegetable juice, tomato juice, prepared horseradish, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for easy sweet gherkins

Easy Sweet Gherkins

Made with allspice, whole cloves, gherkin cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, stick cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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.


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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 beef stuffed mushrooms

Beef Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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

recipe for escargot en croute

Escargot En Croute

Made with puff pastry dough, egg, water, butter, parsley, garlic, shallot, dry white wine, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 sweet-pickled cauliflower

Sweet-Pickled Cauliflower

Made with allspice, cloves, cauliflower, salt, water, onions, sugar, wine vinegar, mustard seed, cinnamon bark

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for aceitunas alinadas (olives in oil)

Aceitunas Alinadas (Olives In Oil)

Made with cumin seed, lemon peel, green Spanish olives, olive oil, red wine vinegar, bay leaf, garlic, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bistro apple pizza

Bistro Apple Pizza

Made with dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, Blue, Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese, garlic, olive oil, pizza dough crust, red delicious, fresh spinach, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bayou catfish balls

Bayou Catfish Balls

Made with oil, cornmeal, catfish fillets, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 sweet cornbread appetizers

Sweet Cornbread Appetizers

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cold appetizers for a crowd

Cold Appetizers for a Crowd

When hosting a large gathering, it is important to have a variety of cold appetizers. Spam and cheese cubes on toothpicks are a retro pairing that is always a hit.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for marinated broccoli appetizer

Marinated Broccoli Appetizer

Made with garlic salt, black pepper, broccoli, cider vinegar, oil, sugar, dill weed, Accent, salt


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 olive nut sandwich spread

Olive Nut Sandwich Spread

Made with black pepper, olive juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pecans, salad olives


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

recipe for slow cooker barbecue sausage bites

Slow Cooker Barbecue Sausage Bites

Made with pineapple chunks, ground allspice, dry mustard, miniature smoked sausage links, cooked bratwurst links, cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, barbecue sauce...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lobster profiteroles

Lobster Profiteroles

Made with red bell pepper, lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, water, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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





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