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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 apple-pineapple horseradish over cream cheese dip

Apple-Pineapple Horseradish Over Cream Cheese Dip

Made with crackers, apple jelly, pineapple preserves, horseradish, black pepper, dry mustard, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive and jarlsberg cheese dip

Olive And Jarlsberg Cheese Dip

Made with salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, black olives, green olives, jarlsberg cheese, scallions, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab rangoon

Crab Rangoon

Made with egg roll wrappers, salt, cream cheese, crab meat, garlic powder, onion powder, white wine, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican potato skins

Mexican Potato Skins

Made with salsa, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, potatoes, egg, black olives, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, microwave
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

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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

recipe for slow cooker cheesy cereal snack mix

Slow Cooker Cheesy Cereal Snack Mix

Made with butter, pretzel rods, Wheat Chex cereal, Cheerios cereal, peanuts, garlic salt, seasoned salt, celery salt, Parmesan cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cinnamon snails

Cinnamon Snails

Made with butter, cinnamon, whole wheat or white bread, cream cheese, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for swiss scallops

Swiss Scallops

Made with bread rounds or melba toast, mayonnaise, butter, bay scallops, lemon zest, dill, garlic, Swiss or Gruyere cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 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 garlic-salted raisins

Garlic-Salted Raisins

Made with raisins, butter, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for popcorn fudge

Popcorn Fudge

Made with corn syrup, marshmallow creme, popcorn, chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garbage snack

Garbage Snack

Made with Rice Krispies cereal, Cap'n Crunch cereal, pretzels, peanuts, almonds, white chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for burmese shrimp curry

Burmese Shrimp Curry

Made with mustard seed, onion, celery, garlic, fresh ginger root, turmeric, coconut milk, chili powder, cumin, button mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for orange-poppy seed dip

Orange-Poppy Seed Dip

Made with orange zest, vanilla yogurt, cream cheese, orange marmalade, poppy seeds


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for savory ricotta cheesecake

Savory Ricotta Cheesecake

Made with black pepper, salt, orange peel, garlic, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for la quinta spinach rockefeller

La Quinta Spinach Rockefeller

Made with oysters, spinach, garlic, olive oil, anise-flavored liqueur, salt and freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker hot bacon cheese dip

Slow Cooker Hot Bacon Cheese Dip

Made with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, onion, prepared mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 dilly shrimp dip

Dilly Shrimp Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, dill weed, salt, onion, milk, mayonnaise, cream cheese, shrimp


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 cakes with warm remoulade sauce

Crab Cakes With Warm Remoulade Sauce

Made with white or yellow onion, celery, garlic, parsley, green onions, onion, lump or claw crab meat, bread crumbs, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 escabeche de atum (pickled tuna)

Escabeche De Atum (Pickled Tuna)

Made with black olives, eggs, fresh parsley, fresh tuna, yellow onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for high rollers

High Rollers

Made with artichoke hearts, flour tortillas, cream cheese, turkey breast, Swiss cheese, ranch salad dressing, spinach, black olives, red bell pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for hot and spicy artichoke shrimp dip

Hot And Spicy Artichoke Shrimp Dip

Made with green onion, red bell pepper strips, artichoke hearts, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, picante sauce, parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fiesta cheesecake

Fiesta Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for marinated slow cooker chicken tenders

Marinated Slow Cooker Chicken Tenders

Made with seasoned salt, salt, chicken tenders, Italian salad dressing, vegetable oil, flour

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for easy cheese straws

Easy Cheese Straws

Made with ground red pepper, salt, sharp cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, butter, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for shrimp and scallop cakes with ginger remoulade

Shrimp And Scallop Cakes With Ginger Remoulade

Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, corn, lemon juice, eggs, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 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 green chile tortilla roll-ups

Green Chile Tortilla Roll-Ups

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, diced green chiles, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, green onion, ripe olives, hot pepper sauce


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roasted lemon salsa

Roasted Lemon Salsa

Made with lemon juice, black pepper, lemons, olive oil, shallots or green onions, sugar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for black olive dip

Black Olive Dip

Made with curry powder, parsley, longhorn cheese, mayonnaise, black olives, green onions


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mocha spread

Mocha Spread

Brighten your bread with a swirl of mocha magic; this creamy spread pairs well with your favorite pastry, making your everyday snacks a touch more exciting.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alligator appetizer

Alligator Appetizer

Made with alligator meat, onions, green onions, celery, green bell peppers, garlic, fresh basil, fresh thyme, oregano, bay leaf


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for english muffin appetizers

English Muffin Appetizers

Made with processed cheese product, English muffins, ground beef, hot sausage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oatmeal sesame sticks

Oatmeal Sesame Sticks

Made with baking powder, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, rolled oats, sesame seeds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for california crab melt

California Crab Melt

Made with sourdough or French bread, crab meat, mayonnaise, green onions, Swiss cheese, garlic salt, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for moose droppings

Moose Droppings

Made with bratwurst sausage, yellow onions, Dixie White Chocolate Moose Beer

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for blackened salmon quesadillas

Blackened Salmon Quesadillas

Made with barbecue sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, salmon filet, Cajun blackening seasoning, whole-wheat tortillas, olive oil, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 cold creamy crab dip

Cold Creamy Crab Dip

Made with crackers, almonds, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, hot sauce, paprika, ranch dressing mix, salt and freshly ground black pepper


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for buca di beppo's mozzarella caprese

Buca Di Beppo's Mozzarella Caprese

Made with salt, oregano, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper,, roasted yellow bell pepper, fresh basil, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive garden's marinated peppers

Olive Garden's Marinated Peppers

Made with fresh parsley, fresh basil, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, bread

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crawfish quesadillas

Crawfish Quesadillas

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, crawfish tails, onion, margarine or vegetable oil, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for easy cream cheese crab ball dip

Easy Cream Cheese Crab Ball Dip

Made with cocktail sauce, crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red rooster tavern clam cakes

Red Rooster Tavern Clam Cakes

Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, clam broth, clams, oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all in the blender salmon mousse

All In The Blender Salmon Mousse

Made with parsley, heavy cream, unflavored gelatin, lemon juice, onion, water, mayonnaise, paprika, dill, pink salmon


Time:   over 5 hours





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