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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 crabmeat and shrimp fritters with creole tomato dressing

Crabmeat And Shrimp Fritters With Creole Tomato Dressing

Made with Creole mustard, hush puppy mix, onion, garlic, chives, Creole seasoning, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for boniet

Boniet

Made with olive oil, white vinegar, fresh parsley, anchovy fillets, garlic, tomato paste


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken cheese dip

Chicken Cheese Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, chopped, cooked chicken, mayonnaise, green onions, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for copycat el chico salsa verde

Copycat El Chico Salsa Verde

Made with roux, pumpkin seeds, green chiles, fresh parsley, chicken stock, oil, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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recipe for pennsylvania dutch pickled cabbage

Pennsylvania Dutch Pickled Cabbage

Made with vinegar, cabbage, carrot, green bell pepper, celery, sugar, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rock crab cakes with sherry mustard mayonnaise

Rock Crab Cakes with Sherry Mustard Mayonnaise

Made with eggs, mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, green onions, cayenne pepper, panko bread crumbs, dill, basil, onion powder, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yucatan salsa

Yucatan Salsa

Made with salt, cilantro, red onion, sour orange or lime juice, tomatoes, radishes, habanero chili


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheddar fondue

Cheddar Fondue

Made with bread, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, milk, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot taco dip

Hot Taco Dip

Made with tortilla chips, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, sour cream, black olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab rangoon with plum sauce

Crab Rangoon with Plum Sauce

Made with vinegar, ketchup, crab meat, cream cheese, A-1 steak sauce, garlic powder, wonton skins, plum preserves, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for stone crab cakes with sauce remoulade baton rouge

Stone Crab Cakes with Sauce Remoulade Baton Rouge

Made with Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, fresh chives, fresh parsley, panko, lemon, mayonnaise

Method:   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

recipe for slow cooker spinach crab dip

Slow Cooker Spinach Crab Dip

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

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for lobster mousse

Lobster Mousse

Made with hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, fresh lobsters, water, unflavored gelatin, onion, white pepper, green bell pepper, tarragon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for marinated broccoli appetizer

Marinated Broccoli Appetizer

Made with garlic salt, black pepper, broccoli, cider vinegar, oil, sugar, dill weed, Accent, salt


Time:   over 5 hours

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 caramel popcorn balls

Caramel Popcorn Balls

Made with popped corn, caramel candies, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for canned bean bean dip

Canned Bean Bean Dip

Made with chile powder, garlic salt, black beans, pinto beans, green chiles, salsa, shredded cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot and spicy chex mix

Hot and Spicy Chex Mix

Made with mixed nuts, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, margarine, seasoned salt, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, corn Chex cereal

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chili and chicken cheesecake

Chili and Chicken Cheesecake

Made with green chiles, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, water, cream cheese, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, eggs, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tropical cream cheese spread

Tropical Cream Cheese Spread

Made with honey, sweetened flaked coconut, cream cheese, peach preserves or orange marmalade, crushed pineapple


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggplant meze

Eggplant Meze

Made with olive oil, lemon juice, eggplant, garlic, onion, parsley, tomato, dried marjoram, fines herbs

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy jell-o popcorn balls

Easy Jell-O Popcorn Balls

Made with cocktail peanuts, butter or margarine, miniature marshmallows, gelatin, popcorn

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheddar cheese spread

Cheddar Cheese Spread

Made with salt, red pepper, butter, Cheddar cheese, milk, dry mustard


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for 6 layer mexican dip

6 Layer Mexican Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, salsa, tomatoes, black olives, bean dip, guacamole dip, sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix, green onions


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for delicious bisquick sausage squares

Delicious Bisquick Sausage Squares

Made with chopped green chilies, baking mix, milk, mayonnaise, Italian pork sausage, onion, egg, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 slow cooker buffalo chicken bites

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Bites

Made with celery, carrots, butter, chicken thighs, chili sauce, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, blue cheese salad dressing

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


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 cheesy rice cake nachos

Cheesy Rice Cake Nachos

Made with sour cream, miniature rice cake snacks, salsa, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, guacamole

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spam bites

Spam Bites

Made with sour cream, ranch salad dressing, sweetened corn cereal, butter flavored crackers, garlic powder, onion powder, Spam Classic, egg, processed cheese

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   under 30 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 molasses popcorn balls

Molasses Popcorn Balls

Here's a clever little gem of a treat. With its combination of rich molasses and airy popcorn, these balls provide a delicious contrast between the chewy and the crunchy.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dirty popcorn snack

Dirty Popcorn Snack

Made with milk chocolate coating, popcorn, pecans, pretzels, white chocolate coating

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for greek-style marinated mushrooms

Greek-Style Marinated Mushrooms

Made with mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, coriander seeds, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mini-magic meatballs

Mini-Magic Meatballs

Made with lemon juice, grape jelly, ketchup, ground beef, bread, onion soup mix, egg, dried parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for the ultimate peanut-butter stuffed celery

The Ultimate Peanut-Butter Stuffed Celery

Made with celery, peanut butter, cream cheese, worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, scallion


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 crawfish patties

Crawfish Patties

Made with butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, tasso, crawfish tails, flour, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 pickled napa cabbage

Pickled Napa Cabbage

Made with garlic, napa cabbage, sugar, white vinegar, salt, water, dried peppers


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blue crab dip

Blue Crab Dip

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, horseradish, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, parsley

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cranberry kielbasa

Cranberry Kielbasa

Made with cranberry sauce, kielbasa, cocktail wieners or lil' smokies, seafood cocktail sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker crimson-glazed ham balls and smokies

Slow Cooker Crimson-Glazed Ham Balls And Smokies

Made with graham crackers, onion, dried cranberries, milk, ground cloves, ground pork, ground ham, non-stick cooking spray, cranberry sauce, chili sauce

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

recipe for lobster profiteroles

Lobster Profiteroles

Made with red bell pepper, lobster meat, mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, water, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for copycat joe's crab shack crab cakes

Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Crab Cakes

Flip the script on dinner with these Joe's Crab Shack inspired crab cakes, a crustacean creation so full of flavor, you'll want to wear a bib even at home.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 shrimp and scallop fondue provencale

Shrimp And Scallop Fondue Provencale

Made with white wine, herbes de Provence, tomato puree, tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, basil leaves, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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