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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 slow cooker tropical kielbasa with sweet potatoes and pineapple

Slow Cooker Tropical Kielbasa With Sweet Potatoes And Pineapple

Made with teriyaki marinade, onion, kielbasa, sweet potatoes, pineapple chunks

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for brazilian onion bites

Brazilian Onion Bites

Made with Parmesan cheese, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, white bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 tomato onion relish

Tomato Onion Relish

Made with ground red pepper, tomatoes, yellow or white onions, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 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 peanut butter butterscotch popcorn

Peanut Butter Butterscotch Popcorn

Made with peanut butter, corn syrup, butterscotch chips, popcorn

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 smoked salmon and gruyere cheesecake

Smoked Salmon And Gruyere Cheesecake

Made with smoked salmon, salt, butter, bread crumbs, Gruyere cheese, fresh dill, onion, cream cheese, eggs, half and half

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 baked stuffed quahogs

Baked Stuffed Quahogs

Made with parsley, garlic powder, quahogs, oil, onions, celery, dry white bread, crushed red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for escargot en croute

Escargot En Croute

Made with puff pastry dough, egg, water, butter, parsley, garlic, shallot, dry white wine, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jello popcorn balls

Jello Popcorn Balls

Create a fun and flavorsome snack with these jello popcorn balls. This recipe pairs popped popcorn with a gelatin mixture, forming colorful balls that last for days. A cheerful...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dried beef and cream cheese dip

Dried Beef And Cream Cheese Dip

Made with pecans, green onions, sour cream, cream cheese, dried beef, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green olive dip

Green Olive Dip

Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom logs

Mushroom Logs

Made with poppy seeds, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, egg, mushrooms, butter, cream cheese, seasoned salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 croute forestiere (creamy mushrooms on toasted country bread)

Croute Forestiere (Creamy Mushrooms On Toasted Country Bread)

Made with bread, dried morel mushrooms, water, button mushrooms, white wine, butter, all-purpose flour, creme fraiche or heavy cream, black...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for old english cheese spread

Old English Cheese Spread

Made with milk, American cheese, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, spicy vegetable juice, tomato juice, prepared horseradish, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for olive garden clams bruschetta

Olive Garden Clams Bruschetta

Made with fresh arugula or basil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, Italian bread, garlic, olive oil, chopped clam meat, tomatoes

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 ham and cheese brunch bites

Ham And Cheese Brunch Bites

Made with garlic, salt, fresh parsley, baking mix, ham, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, egg, sour cream

Method:   oven
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 slow cooker beer cheese fondue

Slow Cooker Beer Cheese Fondue

Made with sliced jalapeno peppers, flour, chili powder, Monterey jack cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, beer, garlic, green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 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 barbara eden's crab-stuffed mushrooms

Barbara Eden's Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with lemon juice, mushrooms, olive oil, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, black pepper, cream cheese, bread crumbs, crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for the border grill's cinco de mayo guacamole

The Border Grill's Cinco De Mayo Guacamole

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, cilantro, Haas avocados, red onion, jalapenos


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 jalapeno cheesecake

Jalapeno Cheesecake

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 sugar & spice nuts

Sugar & Spice Nuts

Made with almonds, pecan, ground nutmeg, sugar, water, egg white, ground cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, ground allspice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 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 party ham and cheese tortilla wraps

Party Ham And Cheese Tortilla Wraps

Made with American cheese, flour tortillas, cream cheese, ham


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 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 turtle cheesecake dip

Turtle Cheesecake Dip

Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pecans


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for smoked oyster roll

Smoked Oyster Roll

Made with salt and pepper, smoked oysters, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, onion, garlic, mayonnaise


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garlic bread deluxe

Garlic Bread Deluxe

Made with French or Italian bread, cumin, butter or margarine, garlic, parmesan cheese or romano cheese, fresh parsley, fresh basil, dried thyme, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pillow dogs

Pillow Dogs

Made with mustard, miniature beef cocktail wieners, buttermilk biscuit dough, sharp cheddar

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 santa fe chicken quesadillas

Santa Fe Chicken Quesadillas

Made with cooking spray, sharp Cheddar cheese, salsa, chicken breast, fresh cilantro, cumin, chopped green chilies, flour tortillas

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 freezer dill pickles

Freezer Dill Pickles

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


Time:   2-5 hours

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





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