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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 corned beef hash nachos

Corned Beef Hash Nachos

Made with sour cream, olives, black beans, corned beef hash, nacho chips, cheddar cheese, tomato, yellow onion, salsa, pickled jalapenos

Method:   stovetop, 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 copycat tgi friday's chicken bruchetta

Copycat TGI Friday's Chicken Bruchetta

Made with angel hair pasta, Roma tomatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh basil, garlic

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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

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

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recipe for dr. pepper shrimp dip

Dr. Pepper Shrimp Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, shrimp, cream cheese, Dr. Pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion salt


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 sun dried tomato quiche

Sun Dried Tomato Quiche

Made with butter, potato, sun dried tomatoes, green onion, eggs, whipping cream, garlic, smoked ham

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for appetizer ham and green chile mini-quiches

Appetizer Ham And Green Chile Mini-Quiches

Made with salt, chili powder, butter or margarine, shortening, egg, water, ham, green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for parmesan puffs ii (low carb)

Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)

Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dried or chipped beef rolls appetizers

Dried or Chipped Beef Rolls Appetizers

Made with chipped beef, Roquefort cheese, white wine, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pineapple pickles

Pineapple Pickles

Made with cinnamon stick, pineapples, brown sugar, water, vinegar, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mushroom bacon pate

Mushroom Bacon Pate

Made with dried rosemary, salt, dry bread crumbs, fresh mushrooms, bacon, onion, celery, cream cheese, eggs, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mild guacamole dip

Mild Guacamole Dip

Made with tomatoes, lemon, avocado, sour cream, onion, chili powder, garlic salt


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy slow cooker spinach dip

Creamy Slow Cooker Spinach Dip

Made with thyme, onion, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, pimento

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab and shrimp appetizer balls

Crab and Shrimp Appetizer Balls

Made with seasoned pepper, dry mustard, mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, pepper sauce, celery, crab, shrimp, non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california caviar

California Caviar

Made with Italian salad dressing, dry black-eyed peas, green bell pepper, onion, green onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken and ham sandwich spread

Chicken and Ham Sandwich Spread

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken breast, ham, heavy cream, scallion


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican con queso (velveeta cheese dip)

Mexican Con Queso (Velveeta Cheese Dip)

This easy queso recipe will have you dipping your chips in a matter of minutes. Can also add sliced pickled jalapenos to increase the heat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 sun dried tomato pesto torte

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Torte

Made with tomato paste, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ajil-e moshkel gosha

Ajil-e Moshkel Gosha

Made with roasted chickpeas, raw almonds, pistachio nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, raisins, dried apricots, dried peaches


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheerio snack mix

Cheerio Snack Mix

Made with Cheerios, raisins, salted peanuts, butter, miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker artichoke crab dip

Slow Cooker Artichoke Crab Dip

Made with pita breads, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, green onion, artichoke heart

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker meatless chili con queso

Slow Cooker Meatless Chili con Queso

Made with Velveeta, diced tomatoes with green chiles, green onions, ground coriander, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for caramel peanuts

Caramel Peanuts

Transform cocktail hour into a gourmet affair with these exquisite caramel peanuts - edible proof that even snacks can flaunt their haute couture.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for chicken pups

Chicken Pups

Made with ketchup, chicken breast tenders, mustard, refrigerated cornbread twist dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 outstanding fruit dip

Outstanding Fruit Dip

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


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bacon-onion cheesecake

Bacon-Onion Cheesecake

Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, wheat cracker crumbs, walnuts, butter, bacon, onion, bacon drippings, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 stuffed mushrooms alfredo

Stuffed Mushrooms Alfredo

Made with egg, salt and pepper, mushrooms, olive oil, rotisserie chicken, Alfredo sauce, Italian bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for christmas relish

Christmas Relish

Made with salt, sugar, white onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker artichoke and cheese dip

Slow Cooker Artichoke And Cheese Dip

Made with artichoke hearts, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bbq chex mix

BBQ Chex Mix

Made with garlic powder, Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, pretzel twists, cheese crackers, honey-roasted peanuts, barbecue sauce, vegetable oil, onion powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker velveeta salsa dip

Slow Cooker Velveeta Salsa Dip

Made with cilantro, processed cheese, picante sauce or salsa

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pesto cheesecake appetizer

Pesto Cheesecake Appetizer

Made with ground red pepper, salt, nonstick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pumpernickel bread and dill dip

Pumpernickel Bread And Dill Dip

Made with pumpernickel bread, sour cream, mayonnaise, dill weed, parsley, garlic powder, onion


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tater tot roll-ups

Tater Tot Roll-Ups

Made with Tater Tots, sour cream, deli sliced ham, Swiss cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked tuna foldovers

Baked Tuna Foldovers

Made with paprika, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, refrigerated biscuits, tuna in water, cheddar or American cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 creamy vegetable pinwheels

Creamy Vegetable Pinwheels

Made with carrots, black olives, red or green bell peppers, cream cheese, Ranch salad dressing mix, green onions, flour tortillas, celery


Time:   2-5 hours

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 grilled seafood flautas

Grilled Seafood Flautas

Made with tomato sauce or salsa, crab meat, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, artichoke hearts, flour tortillas, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 hummus roll-ups

Hummus Roll-Ups

Made with lemon, cumin, salt and pepper, olive oil, lavash, roasted red peppers, English cucumber, tomatoes, romaine or red leaf lettuce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian pretzels

Italian Pretzels

Made with miniature pretzel twists, butter or margarine, spaghetti sauce mix, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for apple pear salsa

Apple Pear Salsa

Made with Serrano chilies, lime juice, pineapple juice, Anjou pears, Red Delicious apples, fresh mint


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cantonese shrimp toast

Cantonese Shrimp Toast

Made with sandwich bread, shrimp, all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil, fresh ginger root

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab mousse

Crab Mousse

Made with black pepper, lemon juice, non-stick cooking spray, unflavored gelatin, skim milk, Neufchatel cheese, yogurt, crab meat, celery, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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