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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 chopped olive spread

Chopped Olive Spread

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

recipe for sugared popcorn

Sugared Popcorn

Made with vanilla extract, water, popcorn, butter, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fish cake tempura (satsuma-age)

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


recipe for alligator appetizer

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

recipe for anchovy deviled eggs

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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recipe for oatmeal sesame sticks

Oatmeal Sesame Sticks

Made with baking powder, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, rolled oats, sesame seeds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 olive garden's marinated peppers

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


recipe for easy cream cheese crab ball dip

Easy Cream Cheese Crab Ball Dip

Made with cocktail sauce, crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for thai basil hummus

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

recipe for slow cooker hot italian sausage hors d' oeuvres

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


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 pickled napa cabbage

Pickled Napa Cabbage

Made with garlic, napa cabbage, sugar, white vinegar, salt, water, dried peppers


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for buckhead colorado steakhouse spinach and artichoke dip

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


recipe for feta-stuffed artichoke bottoms

Feta-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

Made with roasted red bell peppers, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, artichoke bottoms

Method:   oven
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 swiss and cheddar baked reuben dip

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


recipe for cranberry kielbasa

Cranberry Kielbasa

Made with cranberry sauce, kielbasa, cocktail wieners or lil' smokies, seafood cocktail sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 toorshi (armenian pickles)

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


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 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 oven fried trout cakes

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


recipe for kahlua caramel popcorn

Kahlua Caramel Popcorn

Made with candied cherries, cashews, popped popcorn, sugar, Kahlua, cider vinegar, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ricotta cheese and spinach empanadas

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

recipe for phyllo sausage and cheese triangles

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


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 slow cooker cajun riblets

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

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 charlie's steak house cheese spread

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

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 sweet pretzel dip

Sweet Pretzel Dip

Made with pretzels, cream cheese, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp taco dip

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

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 spicy asian-style ginger hummus

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


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 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 baked cream cheese appetizer

Baked Cream Cheese Appetizer

Made with egg yolk, refrigerated crescent rolls, cream cheese, dill weed

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dr. pepper shrimp dip

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

recipe for black olive restaurant's bozos (appetizer)

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

recipe for parmesan puffs ii (low carb)

Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)

Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 garlicky shrimp tapas

Garlicky Shrimp Tapas

Made with fresh parsley, large shrimp, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon wrapped artichokes

Bacon Wrapped Artichokes

Made with half and half or cream, artichoke bottoms, bacon, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crab and shrimp appetizer balls

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

recipe for ajvar

Ajvar

Made with parsley, oil, lemon, eggplants, red or green bell peppers, salt, black pepper, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple-pineapple horseradish over cream cheese dip

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


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 mexican potato skins

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

recipe for cinnamon trail mix

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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