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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 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 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 kids trail mix

Kids Trail Mix

Made with Reeses Pieces, Chex cereal, dried fruit, raisins, yogurt covered peanuts


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 soybean granola

Soybean Granola

Made with vanilla extract, oats, wheat germ, walnuts, sunflower seeds, wheat bran, soybeans, coconut, canola oil, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 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 mexican fruit dip

Mexican Fruit Dip

Made with fruit, rum, cinnamon, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, almond extract


Time:   2-5 hours


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 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 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 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 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 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 hot brie dip

Hot Brie Dip

Made with onion, garlic, Brie cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bread

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 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 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 calla lily tea sandwiches

Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches

Made with chunk white chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon, black pepper, white bread, butter, parsley, carrot


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for lone star chili dip

Lone Star Chili Dip

Made with tortilla chips, scallions, sour cream, garlic salt, refried beans, spicy chili with beef and beans, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ground cumin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 sweet cornbread appetizers

Sweet Cornbread Appetizers

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese caviar pie

Cream Cheese Caviar Pie

Made with paprika, green onion, lumpfish caviar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, fresh parsley


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

recipe for mexican roll-ups

Mexican Roll-Ups

Made with salsa, green onions, flour tortillas, cream cheese, sour cream


Time:   2-5 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 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 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 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 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 breaded bacon

Breaded Bacon

Made with bacon, cooking oil, flour, brown sugar, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab norfolk with ham

Crab Norfolk With Ham

Made with butter or margarine, lump crab meat, ham, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 layered mediterranean pie

Layered Mediterranean Pie

Made with eggs, red pepper, mozzarella cheese, onion, garlic, olive oil, baby spinach, pie crust mix, ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for baked cheese balls

Baked Cheese Balls

Combining old English cheese, flour, butter, and Worcestershire sauce, these cheese balls are perfect for gatherings. Bake until golden for a tasty treat.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chipotle corn and tomato dip

Chipotle Corn And Tomato Dip

Made with red onion, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic, cumin, chipotle chili powder, tomato, frozen corn kernels, sour cream, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for corn crisps

Corn Crisps

Made with cornmeal, water, butter, cayenne pepper, egg, poppy seeds or grated Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for classic clams casino

Classic Clams Casino

Made with bacon, bread crumbs, butter, red bell peppers, parsley, green onions, cayenne pepper, littleneck clams

Method:   oven
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 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 glazed salami

Glazed Salami

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

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for yogurt coated raisins

Yogurt Coated Raisins

Made with plain yogurt, raisins, yogurt cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 train wreck

Train Wreck

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


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 olive and jarlsberg cheese dip

Olive And Jarlsberg Cheese Dip

Made with salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, black olives, green olives, jarlsberg cheese, scallions, lemon juice


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 sweet russian slow cooker appetizer ribs

Sweet Russian Slow Cooker Appetizer Ribs

Made with pineapple juice, Russian salad dressing, spareribs, salt and pepper, water, garlic salt

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours





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