Appetizers and Snacks

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, processed cheese product, heavy cream, tomato, yellow onion, jalapeno, tortilla chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with smoked beef sausage, water, salt, white vinegar, red food coloring


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salsa, black olives, refrigerated crescent rolls, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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

Here's a clever little gem of a treat. With its combination of rich molasses and airy popcorn, these balls provide a delicious contrast between the chewy and the crunchy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, feta cheese, cream cheese, milk, black olives, green olives, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

Get ready to turn up the heat with these baked bacon cheese stuffed habanero poppers. They're the perfect blend of spicy and savory for your next snack...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bread, cream cheese, dates


Time:   under 30 minutes

This dip features a mix of black-eyed peas, corn, and diced tomatoes with chopped red bell pepper, onions, and spicy jalapenos.


Time:   over 5 hours

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


Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with jalapeno, black beans, tomatoes, chopped frozen spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt, tortilla chips, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salsa, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, potatoes, egg, black olives, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, French onion dip, taco sauce or picante sauce, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomatoes, lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes

This hummus is a flavorful and unique take on the classic Mediterranean dip. Made with the balanced flavors of garbanzo beans, sesame oil, peanut butter, lime, garlic, and fresh...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with hot Italian sausage, frozen chopped spinach, stuffing cubes, Parmesan cheese, eggs, green onions

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mixed nuts, popped popcorn, brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt, butter flavoring, maple flavoring, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, prepared mustard, curry powder, broccoli florets, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, honey, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with egg yolk, refrigerated crescent rolls, cream cheese, dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

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


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with mushrooms, garlic powder, butter, onion, lemon juice, escargot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   over 5 hours

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

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