Made with garlic salt, Cheddar cheese, butter, sherry, horseradish
Method: crock pot
Time: under 30 minutes
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!
jump to the recipes
Golden Bee Cheese
Baked Texas Toothpicks
Made with buttermilk, jalapeno peppers, onions, coating mix
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot Ham & Cheese Rolls With Mustard Sauce
Made with party rolls, mayonnaise, mustard, onion, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, ham, Swiss cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Clams
Made with Italian bread crumbs, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, butter, celery, chopped clams, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, onion powder
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crawfish Patties
Made with butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, tasso, crawfish tails, flour, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Every day we send out a featured recipe and our editor's favorite picks. Don't miss out!
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Grilled Chicken, Pesto And Sun Dried Tomatoes
Made with balsamic vinegar, portobello mushrooms, skinless boneless chicken breast halves, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes...
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Salsa Pinwheels
Made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green onions, salsa, vodka
Time: over 5 hours
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
Classic Fondue Bourguignonne
Made with salt and pepper, dipping sauces, beef filet or boneless sirloin, oil
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Gouda In Puff Pastry
Made with puff pastry, pecans, Gouda cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Irish Potato Skins
Made with fresh thyme, russet potatoes, butter, leeks, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, dried thyme
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Crabmeat And Shrimp Fritters With Creole Tomato Dressing
Made with Creole mustard, hush puppy mix, onion, garlic, chives, Creole seasoning, water
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mushroom Hazelnut Pate
Made with vegetable oil, black pepper, hazelnuts, butter, onion, garlic, mushrooms, salt, thyme
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Goat Cheese And Pistachio Guacamole
Made with garlic, avocados, goat cheese, pistachio nuts, fresh cilantro, crushed red pepper flakes
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Rose Petal Sandwiches
Made with wheat bread, cream cheese or goat cheese, rose petals, salt and pepper
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Joe's Crab Shack Crab Cakes
Flip the script on dinner with these Joe's Crab Shack inspired crab cakes, a crustacean creation so full of flavor, you'll want to wear a bib even at home.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Chilled Asparagus With Mustard Sauce Dip
Made with pepper, green onions, spicy mustard, sour cream, mayonnaise, asparagus
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Wrapped In Snow Peas
Made with rosemary, medium shrimp, snow peas, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hawaiian Banana Delight
Made with flaked coconut, whipping cream, sour cream, bananas, confectioners' sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian Spinach Dip
Made with round sourdough bread shell, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, red bell pepper
Time: 2-5 hours
Deep-Fried Spicy Mushrooms
Made with egg, milk, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Artichoke Nibbles
Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, hot red pepper sauce, marinated artichoke hearts, yellow onion, garlic, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, dried oregano
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab Balls for a Crowd
Made with bread crumbs, eggs, butter, flour, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, crab meat, green onions, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Escargot
Made with butter, shallots, salt, garlic, snails, dry vermouth, French bread
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Garnelensalat (German Shrimp Appetizer Salad)
Made with salad oil, mayonnaise, medium shrimp, onion, parsley, salt and pepper, lemon juice
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gherkin and Ham Dip
Made with garlic, celery salt, cream cheese, ham, milk, gherkin pickles, black pepper
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Taco Dip
Made with tortilla chips, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, sour cream, black olives
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chi Chi's Steak and Mushroom Quesadillas
Made with green bell peppers, yellow onions, mushrooms, garlic butter, tortilla, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, iceberg lettuce
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Midget Sweet Pickles
Made with cinnamon sticks, cucumbers, salt, powdered alum, vinegar, sugar, celery seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Mushrooms Nicoise
Made with mushroom caps, tomatoes, black pepper, salt, vegetable oil, parsley, black olives
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot and Spicy Chex Mix
Made with mixed nuts, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, margarine, seasoned salt, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, corn Chex cereal
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Olive Nut Sandwich Spread
Made with black pepper, olive juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pecans, salad olives
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Watercress Finger Sandwiches
Made with salt and pepper, mayonnaise, watercress, white bread
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Shrimp Vinaigrette
Made with carrot, garlic, ground ginger, shrimp, water, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried dillweed
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Party Ham And Cheese Tortilla Wraps
Made with American cheese, flour tortillas, cream cheese, ham
Time: under 30 minutes
Barbecued Walnuts Or Pecans
Made with seasoned salt, cooking oil spray, butter, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Tabasco sauce, walnut or pecan
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cream Cheese And Sauerkraut Spread
Made with bread or bagel chips, sauerkraut juice, bacon, garlic, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, tomato, skim milk, chives, sauerkraut
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spinach Nuggets
Made with eggs, frozen chopped spinach, onion, butter or margarine, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ranking #1 in nearly every "favorite cookie" poll, the chocolate chip cookie is pretty much the go-to cookie of choice for both kids and grownups alike.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.





































































