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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 shrimp butter dip

Shrimp Butter Dip

Dip into decadence with this shrimp butter dip, a creamy blend of sea-kissed shrimp and tangy cream cheese that's sure to be the catch of the day at any gathering.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai basil hummus

Thai Basil Hummus

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

recipe for bacon wrapped pretzels

Bacon Wrapped Pretzels

Made with pretzel rods, bacon, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 italian beef spiedini with mozzarella

Italian Beef Spiedini With Mozzarella

Who doesn't love a good meat roll? Italian beef spiedini with Mozzarella combines the best of savory and cheesy into one irresistible package.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for boston bean dip

Boston Bean Dip

Made with chili sauce, dry mustard powder, salt, red kidney beans, garlic, onion, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

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 garnelensalat (german shrimp appetizer salad)

Garnelensalat (German Shrimp Appetizer Salad)

Made with salad oil, mayonnaise, medium shrimp, onion, parsley, salt and pepper, lemon juice


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for butterscotch popcorn

Butterscotch Popcorn

Made with peanuts, salt, popcorn, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, butterscotch chips, vanilla extract, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 super sandwich cake

Super Sandwich Cake

Made with ketchup, cream cheese, white bread, Italian salad dressing, bologna, American cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for root beer popcorn balls

Root Beer Popcorn Balls

Made with salt, root beer extract, popped popcorn, peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for feta cheese spinach dip

Feta Cheese Spinach Dip

Made with cream cheese, feta cheese, spinach, onions, garlic, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 escargot in mushroom caps

Escargot In Mushroom Caps

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

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 fricassee of snails with parsley and roasted garlic cream

Fricassee of Snails With Parsley And Roasted Garlic Cream

Made with garlic, olive oil, canned snails, flat leaf parsley, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, chablis, escargot brine, butter

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for texas chow-chow

Texas Chow-Chow

Made with allspice, cinnamon, vinegar, sugar, green tomatoes, cabbage, green and red bell pepper, onions, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for brigtsen's crab ravigote

Brigtsen's Crab Ravigote

Made with Creole mustard, prepared horseradish, Tabasco sauce, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, hard-cooked egg, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cooked jumbo lump crab...

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 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 sweet-salty party mix

Sweet-Salty Party Mix

Made with vegetable oil, mini pretzels, Cheerios cereal, peanuts, corn Chex cereal, M & M candies, vanilla chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for havana harry's cheese and chorizo dip

Havana Harry's Cheese And Chorizo Dip

Made with plantain, taro, or vegetable chips, chorizo sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, half and half or light cream, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham pinwheels

Ham Pinwheels

Made with butter, ham, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, sandwich bread


Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 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 rhubarb relish

Rhubarb Relish

Made with black pepper, ground cloves, allspice, rhubarb, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for freezer dill pickles

Freezer Dill Pickles

Made with dill weed, cider vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, yellow onions, salt, water


Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 smokey salmon ball

Smokey Salmon Ball

Made with fresh parsley, pecans, liquid smoke, salt, horseradish, onions, lemon juice, cream cheese, canned salmon


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


recipe for slow cooker barbecued cocktail meatballs

Slow Cooker Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs

Made with ketchup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, black pepper, garlic salt, brown sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, cider vinegar

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for guava paste & queso blanco filled empanadas

Guava Paste & Queso Blanco Filled Empanadas

Made with vegetable oil, white wine, guava paste, queso blanco, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, shortening, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green tomato-jalapeno relish

Green Tomato-Jalapeno Relish

Made with pickling salt, sugar, green tomatoes, onions, fresh jalapenos, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
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 spinach nuggets

Spinach Nuggets

Made with eggs, frozen chopped spinach, onion, butter or margarine, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chopped olive spread

Chopped Olive Spread

Made with lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, pimiento-stuffed green olives, kalamata olives, capers, fresh oregano, anchovy fillets, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for angel of death cheese spread

Angel Of Death Cheese Spread

Made with cheesecloth, gorgonzola or bleu cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, walnuts, sage, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for microwave roasted peanuts

Microwave Roasted Peanuts

Made with water, peanuts, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 margarita salsa

Margarita Salsa

Made with cilantro, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, orange bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, whole jalapenos, Anaheim peppers, fresh pineapple, fresh raspberries


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for catahoula's savory crabmeat cheesecake

Catahoula's Savory Crabmeat Cheesecake

Made with butter or margarine, olive oil, onion, celery, green bell pepper, roasted red peppers, green onions, cream cheese, smoked Gouda cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for jalapeno cheesecake

Jalapeno Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic, jalapeno jelly

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mockamole (mock guacamole with green peas)

Mockamole (Mock Guacamole With Green Peas)

Made with frozen green peas, cumin, onion, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt and ground black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked caramel corn

Baked Caramel Corn

Made with popcorn, butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, salt, baking soda, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cajun spiced pecans

Cajun Spiced Pecans

Made with salt, butter, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, cumin, sweet paprika, garlic powder, pecan

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for candied cucumber rings

Candied Cucumber Rings

Made with red hot candies, cinnamon sticks, sugar, yellow cucumbers, lime, vinegar, red food coloring

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for outstanding fruit dip

Outstanding Fruit Dip

Made with marshmallow creme, sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for microwave garlic bread

Microwave Garlic Bread

Made with Parmesan cheese, french or vienna bread, butter or margarine, garlic salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes





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