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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 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 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 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 black truffle sabayon

Black Truffle Sabayon

Made with Rainwater Madeira, black truffle, sugar, egg yolks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 velveeta hot poppers

Velveeta Hot Poppers

Made with peanut oil, Velveeta cheese, jalapeno peppers, milk, flour, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for avocado crab dip

Avocado Crab Dip

Made with frozen crab meat, avocados, lemon juice, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce

Method:   oven
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 feta cheese crisps

Feta Cheese Crisps

Made with feta cheese, ground nutmeg, dried thyme, dried oregano, olive oil, black pepper, Greek kefalograviera cheese or pecorino cheese

Method:   oven
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 bacon-cheddar appetizers

Bacon-Cheddar Appetizers

Made with Triscuits or other crackers, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, onion, bacon bits

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for georgia spiced pecans

Georgia Spiced Pecans

Made with vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, evaporated milk, pecan

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 oven baked potato crisps

Oven Baked Potato Crisps

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, garlic salt, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon wrapped pretzels

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

Made with pretzel rods, bacon, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot seafood dip bread bowl

Hot Seafood Dip Bread Bowl

Made with salt and pepper, onion powder, cheddar cheese, Italian bread, cream cheese, crab meat, baby shrimp

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chili-cheese nachos

Slow Cooker Chili-Cheese Nachos

Made with tortilla or corn chips, nacho cheese, chili, jalapenos

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for asian honey mustard salad dressing

Asian Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Discover the sweet and tangy twist to salads with this Asian-style honey mustard dressing. A blend of bold flavors, perfect for adding a zesty kick to any dish.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp wrapped in snow peas

Shrimp Wrapped In Snow Peas

Made with rosemary, medium shrimp, snow peas, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jerusalem artichoke pickles (sunchoke pickles)

Jerusalem Artichoke Pickles (Sunchoke Pickles)

Made with pickling salt, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, water, sugar, celery seeds, turmeric, mustard seeds, dry mustard, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
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 pineapple cream cheese dip

Pineapple Cream Cheese Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy beef nachos

Easy Beef Nachos

Made with black olives, tomato, lettuce, ground beef, refried beans, chunky salsa, enchilada seasoning, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, white tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crostini al tonno e pomodori

Crostini Al Tonno E Pomodori

Made with tomato, tuna in oil, mayonnaise, olive oil, onion, celery, lemon juice, Italian bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fiddle faddle

Fiddle Faddle

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

recipe for mushroom tapenade

Mushroom Tapenade

Made with fresh mushrooms, capers, anchovy fillets, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for vinaigrette mushrooms

Vinaigrette Mushrooms

Made with lemon juice, oregano, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, cider vinegar, olive oil, white onion


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker championship bean dip

Slow Cooker Championship Bean Dip

Enjoy the perfect dip for any occasion, featuring refried beans, picante sauce, sour cream, and cheeses. Simply mix, heat in a crock pot, and serve hot with chips.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for midget sweet pickles

Midget Sweet Pickles

Made with cinnamon sticks, cucumbers, salt, powdered alum, vinegar, sugar, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 empanadas de chorizo con papas

Empanadas De Chorizo Con Papas

Made with oil, water, chorizo, potato, masa harina, flour, salt, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chayote salsa

Chayote Salsa

Made with chayotes, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, limes, seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 mexican oysters

Mexican Oysters

Made with french bread, oysters, salt and pepper, plum tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, olive oil, cumin, jalapeno pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbecued walnuts or pecans

Barbecued Walnuts Or Pecans

Made with seasoned salt, cooking oil spray, butter, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Tabasco sauce, walnut or pecan

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 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 chicken canapes

Chicken Canapes

These chicken canapes, featuring canned chicken, pickle relish, mayo, and toasted almonds, are an excellent choice for any cocktail party. Serve on crackers or rye bread for a stylish...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mustard glazed kielbasa

Mustard Glazed Kielbasa

Made with vegetable oil, ground cloves, cornstarch, Dijon mustard, water, carrots, kielbasa or smoked beef sausage, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, pineapple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tiger dip

Tiger Dip

Made with cream of mushroom soup, process cheese product, hot sausage, ground beef, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 cornmeal cheese straws

Cornmeal Cheese Straws

Made with poppy or caraway seeds, egg white, cornmeal, flour, butter or margarine, cheddar cheese, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for festive chicken and cranberry tea sandwiches

Festive Chicken And Cranberry Tea Sandwiches

Made with butter or margarine, mayonnaise, cranberries, pecans, salt, black pepper, bread, cooked chicken, lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese guacamole dip

Cream Cheese Guacamole Dip

There's nothing quite like combining the smoothness of cream cheese with the freshness of avocados for a tasty twist on a classic. Welcome to your new go-to dip for any...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for swiss and cheddar baked reuben dip

Swiss And Cheddar Baked Reuben Dip

Made with sauerkraut, corned beef, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, cocktail rye bread

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for irish potato skins

Irish Potato Skins

Made with fresh thyme, russet potatoes, butter, leeks, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, dried thyme

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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

recipe for firecracker salmon rolls

Firecracker Salmon Rolls

Made with salmon, spinach, carrots, green onions, chile paste, white wine, cornstarch, phyllo dough, vegetable oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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