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
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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Mongolian Hotpot Fondue
Shrimp Roll-Ups
Made with flour tortillas, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, salad shrimp, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, salt
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Hot Bacon Dip
Made with Tabasco sauce, sour cream, bacon, mild Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Sweet-Pickled Cauliflower
Made with allspice, cloves, cauliflower, salt, water, onions, sugar, wine vinegar, mustard seed, cinnamon bark
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Phyllo Sausage Cups
Made with miniature phyllo cups, hot sausage, cream cheese, green onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
Beef Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Braunsweiger Dip (Poor Mans Pate)
Made with Tabasco sauce, liverwurst, onions, prepared mustard, cream cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Cream Cheese Crab Ball Dip
Made with cocktail sauce, crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Copycat Commander's Palace Garlic Bread
Made with Parmesan cheese, french bread, butter, garlic, fresh dill
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Pretzels
Made with pretzel rods, bacon, Parmesan cheese
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Bayou Catfish Balls
Made with oil, cornmeal, catfish fillets, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Caviar Cheesecake
Made with lemon extract, breadcrumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, eggs, onion
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Westside Grill's Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip
Made with frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Olive Nut Sandwich Spread
Made with black pepper, olive juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pecans, salad olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas Crabgrass
Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, onion, frozen spinach, crab meat
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
White Chocolate Fruit Dip
Made with frozen whipped topping, cream cheese, white chocolate pudding mix, white chocolate yogurt
Time: 2-5 hours
Orange Spice Pickled Eggs
Made with whole cloves, eggs, white vinegar, water, frozen orange juice concentrate, cinnamon stick
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Sweet Pretzel Dip
Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Popcorn Fudge
Made with corn syrup, marshmallow creme, popcorn, chocolate chips
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini Reuben Sandwiches
Made with cocktail rye bread, Thousand Island dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Chafing Dish Meatballs
Made with grape jelly, ground beef, egg, onion, salt, chili sauce, lemon, wieners
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Easy Sweet Gherkins
Made with allspice, whole cloves, gherkin cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, stick cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer
Made with egg yolk, refrigerated crescent rolls, cream cheese, dill weed
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese Pretzel Dip
Made with garlic powder, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Little Smokies Appetizer
Made with grape jelly, cocktail wieners, chili sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.





































































