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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 raspberry honey mustard sauce

Raspberry Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with prepared mustard, honey, black raspberry jam

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini chicken kabobs

Mini Chicken Kabobs

Made with honey, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper, soy sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ground ginger, chicken breast

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 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 ham pinwheels

Ham Pinwheels

Made with butter, ham, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, sandwich bread


Time:   over 5 hours

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

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recipe for copycat commander's palace garlic bread

Copycat Commander's Palace Garlic Bread

Made with Parmesan cheese, french bread, butter, garlic, fresh dill

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for antipasto pastry squares

Antipasto Pastry Squares

Made with black pepper, Parmesan cheese, eggs, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, boiled ham, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, Genoa salami, pepperoni sausage, roasted red...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for ham and cheddar-stuffed french bread

Ham And Cheddar-Stuffed French Bread

Made with frozen broccoli, bread flour, rapid rise yeast, salt, water, olive or vegetable oil, sharp Cheddar cheese, ham

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for honey spiced hazelnuts

Honey Spiced Hazelnuts

Made with hazelnuts, olive oil, garlic, cumin, Tabasco sauce, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oven baked potato crisps

Oven Baked Potato Crisps

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, baking potatoes, oil, garlic salt, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for deep fried oysters with ponzu dipping sauce

Deep Fried Oysters With Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Made with vegetable or canola oil, water, oysters, rock salt, red jalapeno pepper, shallot, fresh mint, fresh ginger, lime, flour

Method:   stovetop
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 too easy slow cooker tamale dip

Too Easy Slow Cooker Tamale Dip

Made with chili without beans, tamales, picante sauce, cheese, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp and crab bruschetta

Shrimp And Crab Bruschetta

Made with French baguette, onion, tomatoes, vegetable oil, lemon juice, fresh chives, fresh mint, garlic, crabmeat, shrimp

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crawfish bites

Crawfish Bites

Made with butter, green onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, brown sugar, lemon, Creole seasoning, red pepper, white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yaprakes (stuffed grape leaves)

Yaprakes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Made with water, lemons, corn oil, onions, salt, rice, egg, grape leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for goldfish snack mix

Goldfish Snack Mix

Made with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, popped popcorn, cheddar cheese goldfish, croutons, tiny pretzels, butter, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuna and olive antipasto

Tuna And Olive Antipasto

Made with anchovies, white albacore tuna, sweet gherkins, pickled onions, cauliflower florets, button mushrooms, green olives, ripe olives, chili sauce, ketchup


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 stuffed, bacon wrapped banana peppers

Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped Banana Peppers

Made with banana peppers, bacon, tomato, onion, bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno pepper, sweet pepper relish

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican munch mix

Mexican Munch Mix

Made with French fried onion rings, corn, wheat or rice shredded cereal, shoestring potatoes, dry roasted peanuts, toasted pecans, cheese crackers, taco seasoning mix, butter or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for velvet crab

Velvet Crab

Made with cream sherry, cheddar cheese, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic salt

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for french pickled cornichons

French Pickled Cornichons

Made with lemon, white vinegar, cornichons, sea salt, fresh tarragon, fresh thyme, bay leaf, garlic, whole peppercorns, hot red peppers


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chili-cheese bites

Chili-Cheese Bites

Made with cheddar cheese, garlic salt, ground red pepper, refrigerated plain breadstick dough, butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, chili powder

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for calla lily tea sandwiches

Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches

Made with chunk white chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon, black pepper, white bread, butter, parsley, carrot


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for japanese rice crackers

Japanese Rice Crackers

Made with all-purpose flour, mochiko, sugar, black sesame seeds, baking powder, water, vegetable oil, corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for asian honey mustard salad dressing

Asian Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Discover the sweet and tangy twist to salads with this Asian-style honey mustard dressing. A blend of bold flavors, perfect for adding a zesty kick to any dish.


Time:   under 30 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 red pepper, green onion and cream cheese dip

Red Pepper, Green Onion And Cream Cheese Dip

Made with black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell peppers, green onion


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for parmesan onion canapes

Parmesan Onion Canapes

Made with cocktail bread, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 baked bacon cheese stuffed habanero poppers

Baked Bacon Cheese Stuffed Habanero Poppers

Get ready to turn up the heat with these baked bacon cheese stuffed habanero poppers. They're the perfect blend of spicy and savory for your next snack...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for quick apricot and hot mustard cocktail hot dogs

Quick Apricot And Hot Mustard Cocktail Hot Dogs

Made with hot mustard, apricot preserves, ketchup, hot dogs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sausage spinach balls

Sausage Spinach Balls

Made with hot Italian sausage, frozen chopped spinach, stuffing cubes, Parmesan cheese, eggs, green onions

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for boniet

Boniet

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


Time:   over 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 dill weed dip

Dill Weed Dip

Made with vegetables, green onions, seasoned salt, dill weed, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet potato crescent roll empanadas

Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for brie and red pepper mini quiches

Brie And Red Pepper Mini Quiches

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, butter, sweet red peppers, Brie cheese, bacon, eggs, whipping cream

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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

recipe for apple relish

Apple Relish

Made with apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, sugar, apples, Granny Smith apples, dill pickles, Vidalia or sweet type onion


Time:  


recipe for barbecued porcupine meatballs

Barbecued Porcupine Meatballs

Classic ground beef and rice porcupine meatballs that are served in a tangy barbecue sauce. Great as an entree or make smaller meatballs for an appetizer version.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 Minutes

recipe for crawfish bread

Crawfish Bread

This crawfish bread recipe is southern comfort food. Enjoy tender crawfish tails simmered in a savory sauce, spread over warm, cheese-covered bread, and broiled to perfection.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ranch spinach dip

Ranch Spinach Dip

Made with vegetable sticks, French bread, ranch dip mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, water chestnuts


Time:   30-60 minutes


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 chicken sate with peanut butter sauce

Chicken Sate with Peanut Butter Sauce

Made with soy sauce, lemon juice, curry powder, black pepper, garlic, boned, skinned chicken breasts, corn oil, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini tuna tarts

Mini Tuna Tarts

Made with refrigerated flaky biscuits, salt and pepper, tuna, mayonnaise, pickle relish, green onion, monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fresh tomato pineapple salsa

Fresh Tomato Pineapple Salsa

Made with garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, pineapple, jalapeno peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for appetizer shrimp puffs

Appetizer Shrimp Puffs

Made with Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, water, flour, garlic salt, eggs, shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bisquick sausage meatballs

Bisquick Sausage Meatballs

Made with marinara sauce, garlic, baking mix, bell pepper, onion, Italian sausage, Chedarella cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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