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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 ladies luncheon favorite

Ladies Luncheon Favorite

Made with sour cream, pastry shells, crab meat, water chestnuts, ripe olives, green onions or chives, almonds, salad dressing, celery, garlic salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hominy hummus

Hominy Hummus

Made with vegetables, radishes, creamed corn, lemon juice, garlic, golden hominy, cumin, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ranch chex mix

Ranch Chex Mix

Made with Parmesan cheese, ranch dressing mix, butter or margarine, Corn, Rice or Wheat Chex cereal, bite-size pretzel twists, bite-size cheese crackers

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for horseradish and corned beef dip

Horseradish And Corned Beef Dip

Made with pumpernickel or rye, corned beef, horseradish, mayonnaise, onion, black pepper, worcestershire sauce


Time:   over 5 hours

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

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recipe for classic slow cooker reuben dip

Classic Slow Cooker Reuben Dip

Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for buckhead colorado steakhouse spinach and artichoke dip

Buckhead Colorado Steakhouse Spinach And Artichoke Dip

Made with oil, red onion, artichoke hearts and bottoms, mayonnaise, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, lemon juice, garlic, hot cayenne pepper...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green tomato jalapeno chow chow

Green Tomato Jalapeno Chow Chow

Made with salt, sugar, cider vinegar, water, green tomatoes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, onions, fresh jalapenos

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for baked gouda in puff pastry

Baked Gouda In Puff Pastry

Made with puff pastry, pecans, Gouda cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gui chai (chive dumplings)

Gui Chai (Chive Dumplings)

Made with soy sauce, vegetable oil, rice flour, sticky rice flour, water, tapioca flour, Chinese chives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 lone star chili dip

Lone Star Chili Dip

Made with tortilla chips, scallions, sour cream, garlic salt, refried beans, spicy chili with beef and beans, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ground cumin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 texas trash party mix

Texas Trash Party Mix

Made with nuts, butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, shoestring potatoes, pretzel sticks

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 applebee's spinach pizza appetizer

Applebee's Spinach Pizza Appetizer

Made with cayenne pepper, parsley, pita breads, frozen spinach, yeast, onion, tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, garlic, basil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for camelback inn's spinach, artichoke, and poblano dip

Camelback Inn's Spinach, Artichoke, And Poblano Dip

Made with poblano chile, Cholula sauce, pepperjack cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, prepared horseradish, artichoke hearts, green chiles...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chipped beef dip

Chipped Beef Dip

Made with bread, onion, celery seed, dried beef, mayonnaise, sour cream, dill


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted red pepper bruschetta

Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

Made with garlic, red bell peppers, baguette, olive oil, fresh basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for holiday stuffed celery bites

Holiday Stuffed Celery Bites

Made with celery, cream cheese, sour cream, green olives, walnuts, Tabasco sauce


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cinnamon tortilla crisps

Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps

Made with butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's shrimp tree

Red Lobster's Shrimp Tree

Made with shrimp, water, salt, curly endive, plastic foam cone, plastic foam square, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 preserving chiles (chile paste)

Preserving Chiles (Chile Paste)

Made with chiles, vinegar, salt


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ranch cheese spread

Ranch Cheese Spread

Made with cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pepper shooters

Pepper Shooters

Made with hot cherry peppers, proscuitto, Provolone cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for india relish

India Relish

Made with tomatoes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, pickling salt, vinegar, water, sugar, ground cinnamon, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 diabetic sausage-cheese balls

Diabetic Sausage-Cheese Balls

Made with turkey breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, ground red pepper, baking mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 the best mustard pickles

The Best Mustard Pickles

Made with onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, red bell pepper, water, pickling salt, alum, sugar, flour, dry mustard


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

recipe for spiced pickled cantaloupe

Spiced Pickled Cantaloupe

Made with cinnamon stick, cantaloupe, sugar, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked crab cakes

Baked Crab Cakes

Made with jumbo lump crab meat, lemon juice, olive oil, butter, onion, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, crushed dried tarragon, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 easy beef nachos

Easy Beef Nachos

Made with black olives, tomato, lettuce, ground beef, refried beans, chunky salsa, enchilada seasoning, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, white tortilla chips

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 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 slow cooker pepperoni pizza dip

Slow Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Dip

Made with dippers, cream cheese, pepperoni, pizza sauce, green onions, red bell pepper, ripe olives, mozzarella cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for branston pickle

Branston Pickle

Made with brown sugar, carrot, rutabaga, garlic, dates, cauliflower, yellow onion, apple, zucchini, sweet gherkins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for sweet onion and pepper relish

Sweet Onion and Pepper Relish

Made with cabbage, salt, sweet onions, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, sugar, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cheesy artichoke squares

Cheesy Artichoke Squares

Made with cheddar cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, oregano, hot pepper sauce, onion, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for watermelon relish

Watermelon Relish

Made with cloves, watermelon rind, sugar, water, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for baked stuffed clams

Baked Stuffed Clams

Made with lemon pepper, olive oil, clam shells, clams, crab meat, bread crumbs, sweet onion, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker ground beef pizza dip

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Pizza Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, pizza sauce, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, cornstarch

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

recipe for slow cooker barbecue sausage bites

Slow Cooker Barbecue Sausage Bites

Made with pineapple chunks, ground allspice, dry mustard, miniature smoked sausage links, cooked bratwurst links, cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, barbecue sauce...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for italian appetizer wedges

Italian Appetizer Wedges

Made with tomatoes, refrigerated pie crust, bread crumbs, fresh basil, Romano cheese, salt, black pepper, ricotta cheese, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for old bay hot crab dip

Old Bay Hot Crab Dip

Made with crabmeat, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, Old Bay Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, lump crab meat

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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