Made with lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes, pimiento-stuffed green olives, kalamata olives, capers, fresh oregano, anchovy fillets, garlic
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!
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Chopped Olive Spread
Sugared Popcorn
Made with vanilla extract, water, popcorn, butter, sugar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fish Cake Tempura (Satsuma-age)
Made with green onion, carrot, fish fillets, sugar, sake, water, cornstarch, egg, salt, burdock
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Anchovy Deviled Eggs
Made with capers, salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, anchovies, dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley
Time: under 30 minutes
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Oatmeal Sesame Sticks
Made with baking powder, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, rolled oats, sesame seeds
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Easy Cream Cheese Crab Ball Dip
Made with cocktail sauce, crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Thai Basil Hummus
This hummus is a flavorful and unique take on the classic Mediterranean dip. Made with the balanced flavors of garbanzo beans, sesame oil, peanut butter, lime, garlic, and fresh...
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Hot Italian Sausage Hors D' Oeuvres
Made with tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, crushed red pepper
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Walnut Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches
Made with white sandwich bread, salt and pepper, cream cheese, walnuts, parsley, onion, green bell pepper, lemon juice, ground nutmeg
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Napa Cabbage
Made with garlic, napa cabbage, sugar, white vinegar, salt, water, dried peppers
Time: over 5 hours
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
Feta-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
Made with roasted red bell peppers, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, artichoke bottoms
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Avocado-Onion Dip
Made with lemon juice, onion soup mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, avocados
Time: under 30 minutes
Swiss And Cheddar Baked Reuben Dip
Made with sauerkraut, corned beef, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, cocktail rye bread
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry Kielbasa
Made with cranberry sauce, kielbasa, cocktail wieners or lil' smokies, seafood cocktail sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Low Fat Nachos
Made with pickled jalapeno peppers, cilantro, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, green chiles, tomato, black olives, green onion
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Toorshi (Armenian Pickles)
Made with cauliflower, celery, carrots, green pepper, white onions, green tomatoes, green or wax beans, hot peppers, garlic, brown sugar
Time: over 5 hours
Green Chile And Olive Dip
Made with cilantro, salt and pepper, green onions, wine vinegar, oil, green chiles, ripe olives, tomatoes
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Oven Fried Trout Cakes
Made with black pepper, flour, egg, milk, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, paprika, vegetable oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kahlua Caramel Popcorn
Made with candied cherries, cashews, popped popcorn, sugar, Kahlua, cider vinegar, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ricotta Cheese And Spinach Empanadas
Made with cream cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt, bacon, spinach, onion, garlic
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Phyllo Sausage And Cheese Triangles
Made with spaghetti sauce, margarine or butter, bulk hot Italian or pork sausage, onion, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, frozen phyllo dough
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Slow Cooker Cajun Riblets
Made with fresh parsley, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, pork loin back ribs, Cajun seasoning, chili sauce, onion, serrano pepper, tapioca, lemon peel
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Pepperjack Cheese Corn Dip
Made with pepperjack cheese, Mexican corn, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Charlie's Steak House Cheese Spread
Made with Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, cream cheese, onions, ketchup, sour cream or milk, sweet relish, salt and pepper, stuffed olives, garlic
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Strips In Garlic And Butter Sauce
Made with condensed chicken broth, parsley, boneless chicken breasts, flour, butter, salt and pepper, garlic powder, garlic
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Pretzel Dip
Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp Taco Dip
Made with taco chips, green pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, tiny cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, seafood cocktail sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onions, tomato
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Spicy Asian-Style Ginger Hummus
Made with fresh cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, fresh ginger, cooked garbanzo beans, cashew butter or peanut butter, soy sauce, Asian chili sauce, ground cumin, vegetable...
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer
Made with egg yolk, refrigerated crescent rolls, cream cheese, dill weed
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Dr. Pepper Shrimp Dip
Made with Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, shrimp, cream cheese, Dr. Pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, onion salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Olive Restaurant's Bozos (Appetizer)
Made with ripe olives, English muffins, cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, Romano or Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)
Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mushroom Bacon Pate
Made with dried rosemary, salt, dry bread crumbs, fresh mushrooms, bacon, onion, celery, cream cheese, eggs, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Garlicky Shrimp Tapas
Made with fresh parsley, large shrimp, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Artichokes
Made with half and half or cream, artichoke bottoms, bacon, Dijon mustard
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab and Shrimp Appetizer Balls
Made with seasoned pepper, dry mustard, mayonnaise, cilantro, green onions, pepper sauce, celery, crab, shrimp, non-stick cooking spray
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ajvar
Made with parsley, oil, lemon, eggplants, red or green bell peppers, salt, black pepper, garlic
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Microwave Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with cayenne, mushrooms, scallions, margarine, crabmeat, fresh parsley, horseradish, garlic, hot red pepper sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cinnamon Trail Mix
Made with cinnamon, brown sugar, margarine, toasted oat cereal, hexagon-shaped corn cereal, pretzel bits, raisins, sunflower seeds
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
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