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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 brit's pub hearts of artichoke with dip

Brit's Pub Hearts Of Artichoke With Dip

Made with egg yolks, milk, artichoke hearts, flour, breadcrumbs, oil, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sour cream

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 grilled ginger garlic bread

Grilled Ginger Garlic Bread

Made with French or Italian bread, butter, garlic, ginger, salt, ground red pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for stuffed clams

Stuffed Clams

Made with clam shells, bread crumbs, garlic, onion, parsley, fresh oregano, salt, olive oil, clams

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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recipe for macedonian feta cheese spread

Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread

Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker 5-spice pecans

Slow Cooker 5-Spice Pecans

Made with ground red pepper, ground ginger, pecan, butter or margarine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hot bacon dip

Hot Bacon Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, sour cream, bacon, mild Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red neck caviar

Red Neck Caviar

Made with salt and pepper, Italian salad dressing, white corn, black beans, black-eyed peas, vidalia onion, tomato, diced jalapenos


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chorizo and shrimp with spicy chili-garlic oil

Chorizo and Shrimp with Spicy Chili-Garlic Oil

Made with kosher salt, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, chorizo sausage, large shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot artichoke and asiago cheese dip

Hot Artichoke And Asiago Cheese Dip

Made with fresh parsley, roasted peppers, cream cheese, Asiago cheese, artichoke hearts, garlic, roasted red peppers, fresh mushrooms, green onions, French bread or...

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sweet and sour pickled garlic

Sweet And Sour Pickled Garlic

Made with garlic, sugar, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crab nachos

Crab Nachos

Made with paprika, ripe olives, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, imitation crabmeat, sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 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 shredded beef appetizers

Shredded Beef Appetizers

Made with water, salt, black pepper, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, dried basil, dried marjoram, butter, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mini-magic meatballs

Mini-Magic Meatballs

Made with lemon juice, grape jelly, ketchup, ground beef, bread, onion soup mix, egg, dried parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for johnny cakes crabcake

Johnny Cakes Crabcake

Made with shrimp, crabmeat, onion, celery, butter, eggs, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, fresh parsley, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butter rum cashews

Butter Rum Cashews

Made with butter, sugar, rum, cashews

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 cheese and bacon potato rounds

Cheese And Bacon Potato Rounds

Made with green onions, cheddar cheese, potatoes, butter, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crabmeat and shrimp fritters with creole tomato dressing

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


recipe for spaghetti dip

Spaghetti Dip

Made with green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce mix, cottage cheese, milk, lemon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sunset grill and tap nachos

Sunset Grill And Tap Nachos

Made with guacamole, sour cream, tortilla chips, chili, beef, chicken or vegetables, Jack and Cheddar cheese, scallions, tomatoes, black olives, pickled jalapenos, lettuce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 sweet and spicy candied walnuts

Sweet And Spicy Candied Walnuts

Made with walnut halves, ground cloves, egg white, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon-wrapped oyster stuffing balls

Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls

Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoky cream cheese spread

Smoky Cream Cheese Spread

Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican pepperjack cheese corn dip

Mexican Pepperjack Cheese Corn Dip

Made with pepperjack cheese, Mexican corn, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat red lobster's shrimp nachos

Copycat Red Lobster's Shrimp Nachos

Made with pickled jalapeno pepper, cilantro, tortilla chips, pico de gallo, milk, cream cheese, Colby-Jack cheese, salad shrimp, water, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon water chestnut roll ups

Bacon Water Chestnut Roll Ups

Made with brown sugar, chili sauce, water chestnuts, bacon, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chow chow

Chow Chow

Made with green tomatoes, green bell peppers, cabbage, onions, salt, vinegar, brown sugar, dry mustard, turmeric, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 artichoke cheesecake

Artichoke Cheesecake

Made with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cream cheese, feta cheese, eggs, sour cream, artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for asian guacamole

Asian Guacamole

Made with sugar, cider vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar, potsticker skins, sesame seeds, avocado, pickled ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 sallie's abc dip

Sallie's ABC Dip

How well do you know your ABCs? That's almond, bacon, and cheddar dip, of course! Serve this flavorful dip with crackers or melba toast.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked salmon nachos

Smoked Salmon Nachos

Made with jalapeno pepper, avocado, scallion, lime juice, black pepper, smoked salmon, baked corn chips, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mango relish

Mango Relish

Made with lime, mangoes, peaches, coriander, Serrano peppers, ground allspice, green onions, fresh mint, garlic, fresh cilantro


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for carrot sandwich spread

Carrot Sandwich Spread

Made with lemon juice, cream cheese, carrots, pecans, pineapple chunks


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for olive garden's toasted ravioli

Olive Garden's Toasted Ravioli

Made with Italian seasoning, plain bread crumbs, meat-filled ravioli, eggs, water, garlic salt, flour

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pimento cheese stuffed pickled peppers

Pimento Cheese Stuffed Pickled Peppers

Made with vegetable oil, buttermilk, black pepper, pickled jalapeno peppers, pimiento cheese, flour, cornmeal, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chicken nachos

Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos

Made with guacamole, tortilla chips, chicken breasts, picante sauce, monterey jack cheese, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asian cicadas

Asian Cicadas

Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hot little doggies

Slow Cooker Hot Little Doggies

Made with hot dog buns, cocktail weiners, bbq sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours





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