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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 hot ham & cheese rolls with mustard sauce

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

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 walnut cream cheese finger sandwiches

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


recipe for ham pinwheels

Ham Pinwheels

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


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spinach-feta aioli on crostini

Spinach-Feta Aioli On Crostini

Made with baguette, ground red pepper, creamed spinach, mayonnaise, feta cheese, garlic

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for caramel apple popcorn balls

Caramel Apple Popcorn Balls

Made with ground cinnamon, popcorn, apple-cinnamon-flavored cereal rings, dried apples, caramels, water, butter or margarine

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado-onion dip

Avocado-Onion Dip

Made with lemon juice, onion soup mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, avocados


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon wrapped pork roll-ups

Bacon Wrapped Pork Roll-Ups

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground pork, egg, cornflakes, salt, black pepper, celery salt, onion, bread crumbs, carrots

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for greek poor man's caviar (to chaviari tou ftochou)

Greek Poor Man's Caviar (To Chaviari Tou Ftochou)

Made with whole-wheat bread crumbs, white pepper, black olives, green olives, capers, lemon juice, garlic, fresh flat leaf parsley, olive oil, dried...


Time:   2-5 hours

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 diabetic low fat nachos

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


recipe for nachos bell grande

Nachos Bell Grande

Made with tomato, sour cream, ground beef, nacho cheese soup, water, taco seasoning mix, tortilla chips

Method:   stovetop
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 green chile and olive dip

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


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 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 pink elephant popcorn

Pink Elephant Popcorn

Made with popcorn, butter, miniature marshmallows, strawberry gelatin powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker shrimp and bacon dip

Slow Cooker Shrimp And Bacon Dip

Made with assorted crackers, shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, bacon, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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 puttin' on the ritz tea sandwiches

Puttin' On The Ritz Tea Sandwiches

Made with white bread, hard-cooked eggs, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, fresh dill, butter


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lone star chili dip

Lone Star Chili Dip

Made with tortilla chips, scallions, sour cream, garlic salt, refried beans, spicy chili with beef and beans, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, ground cumin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 spinach dip nachos

Spinach Dip Nachos

Made with jalapeno, black beans, tomatoes, chopped frozen spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt, tortilla chips, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken strips in garlic and butter sauce

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

recipe for easy sweet gherkins

Easy Sweet Gherkins

Made with allspice, whole cloves, gherkin cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, stick cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 twice cooked hawaiian sticky spareribs

Twice Cooked Hawaiian Sticky Spareribs

Made with fresh ginger root, soy sauce, pork spareribs, salt and pepper, flour, sugar, vinegar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deep-fried spicy mushrooms

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


recipe for mushroom and stilton mousse

Mushroom and Stilton Mousse

Made with mushrooms, egg whites, salt and freshly ground black pepper, button mushrooms, Stilton cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, unflavored...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for asparagus and prosciutto tea sandwiches

Asparagus and Prosciutto Tea Sandwiches

Made with honey mustard, prosciutto di Parma, asparagus spears, bread, whipped cream cheese, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sun dried tomato quiche

Sun Dried Tomato Quiche

Made with butter, potato, sun dried tomatoes, green onion, eggs, whipping cream, garlic, smoked ham

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ham and cheese brunch bites

Ham And Cheese Brunch Bites

Made with garlic, salt, fresh parsley, baking mix, ham, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, egg, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sausage & apple bites

Sausage & Apple Bites

Made with apples, garlic powder, biscuit baking mix, bulk breakfast sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, celery, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dried or chipped beef rolls appetizers

Dried or Chipped Beef Rolls Appetizers

Made with chipped beef, Roquefort cheese, white wine, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for kong namul buchimi (bean sprout pancakes)

Kong Namul Buchimi (Bean Sprout Pancakes)

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, vinegar, all-purpose flour, egg, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mushroom bacon pate

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

recipe for diablo dip

Diablo Dip

Made with green chilies, avocados, salt, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for camelback inn's spinach, artichoke, and poblano dip

Camelback Inn's Spinach, Artichoke, And Poblano Dip

Made with poblano chile, Cholula sauce, pepperjack cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, prepared horseradish, artichoke hearts, green chiles...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab balls for a crowd

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

recipe for easy crab dip

Easy Crab Dip

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, onion


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mongolian hotpot fondue

Mongolian Hotpot Fondue

Made with Chinese leaves, spinach, soup noodles, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine or dry sherry, water, chili powder, shallot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for curry tuna salad dip

Curry Tuna Salad Dip

Made with crackers, tuna, olive oil, mayonnaise, curry powder, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gherkin and ham dip

Gherkin and Ham Dip

Made with garlic, celery salt, cream cheese, ham, milk, gherkin pickles, black pepper


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for oven baked layered mexican dip for a crowd

Oven Baked Layered Mexican Dip For A Crowd

Made with refried beans, Velveeta or Cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole dip, green onions, salsa, taco seasoning mix, green chiles, jalapeno peppers, black...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave crab-stuffed mushrooms

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

recipe for grape jelly meatballs, easy version

Grape Jelly Meatballs, Easy Version

The classic meatball appetizer made with small meatballs that are simmered in a mixture of grape jelly and chili sauce. Always a hit.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ajil-e moshkel gosha

Ajil-e Moshkel Gosha

Made with roasted chickpeas, raw almonds, pistachio nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, raisins, dried apricots, dried peaches


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rum weinies

Rum Weinies

Made with rum, turkey hot dogs, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for flavored walnuts

Flavored Walnuts

Made with peanut oil, walnuts, kosher salt, dried herbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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