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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 mongolian hotpot fondue

Mongolian Hotpot Fondue

Made with Chinese leaves, spinach, soup noodles, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, water, chili powder, shallot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 mexican black-eyed pea dip

Mexican Black-Eyed Pea Dip

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


recipe for hot bacon dip

Hot Bacon Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, sour cream, bacon, mild Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pickled broccoli

Pickled Broccoli

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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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 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 layered derby day dip

Layered Derby Day Dip

Made with bacon, turkey breast, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, instant chicken bouillon, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, Swiss cheese, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 spinach dip nachos

Spinach Dip Nachos

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

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 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 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 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 easy cream cheese crab ball dip

Easy Cream Cheese Crab Ball Dip

Made with cocktail sauce, crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce


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

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


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 bacon wrapped pretzels

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

Made with pretzel rods, bacon, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
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 bacon and cheese pinwheels

Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for artichoke cheesecake

Artichoke Cheesecake

Made with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cream cheese, feta cheese, eggs, sour cream, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for kong namul buchimi (bean sprout pancakes)

Kong Namul Buchimi (Bean Sprout Pancakes)

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, vinegar, all-purpose flour, egg, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 westside grill's spinach artichoke parmesan dip

Westside Grill's Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip

Made with frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic and ricotta cheese bread

Garlic And Ricotta Cheese Bread

Made with French bread, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
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 texas crabgrass

Texas Crabgrass

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

Method:   stovetop
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 orange spice pickled eggs

Orange Spice Pickled Eggs

Made with whole cloves, eggs, white vinegar, water, frozen orange juice concentrate, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baltimore's best hot crab dip

Baltimore's Best Hot Crab Dip

Made with sour cream, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, white bread, backfin crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet pretzel dip

Sweet Pretzel Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican potato skins

Mexican Potato Skins

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

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for popcorn fudge

Popcorn Fudge

Made with corn syrup, marshmallow creme, popcorn, chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini reuben sandwiches

Mini Reuben Sandwiches

Made with cocktail rye bread, Thousand Island dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lobster spread

Lobster Spread

Made with black pepper, salt, mayonnaise, lobster meat, lemon or lime juice, fresh parsley, basil, or cilantro, onion, capers


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas firecrackers

Texas Firecrackers

Made with chives, pepperoncini salad peppers, non-stick cooking spray, Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, phyllo pastry, chicken breast half

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chafing dish meatballs

Chafing Dish Meatballs

Made with grape jelly, ground beef, egg, onion, salt, chili sauce, lemon, wieners

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 baked cream cheese appetizer

Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese pretzel dip

Cream Cheese Pretzel Dip

Made with garlic powder, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker little smokies appetizer

Slow Cooker Little Smokies Appetizer

Made with grape jelly, cocktail wieners, chili sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for oyster patties

Oyster Patties

Made with lemon, butter or margarine, oysters, liquid from oysters, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, egg, hot sauce, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 tuna and olive antipasto

Tuna And Olive Antipasto

Made with anchovies, white albacore tuna, sweet gherkins, pickled onions, cauliflower florets, button mushrooms, green olives, ripe olives, chili sauce, ketchup


Time:   2-5 hours





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