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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 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 classic slow cooker reuben dip

Classic Slow Cooker Reuben Dip

Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for tex-mex ground beef taco deviled eggs

Tex-Mex Ground Beef Taco Deviled Eggs

Ready to spice up your appetizer game? These Tex-Mex ground beef taco deviled eggs are a playful twist that combines two favorites in one bite.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian eggplant spread

Italian Eggplant Spread

Made with crushed red pepper, cumin, fresh oregano, eggplants, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 st. patrick's day slow cooker dip

St. Patrick's Day Slow Cooker Dip

Made with garlic powder, milk, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, Swiss cheese, deli corned beef, refrigerated sauerkraut

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 slow cooker sweet and sour cocktail meatballs

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Cocktail Meatballs

Made with cocktail sauce, precooked frozen meatballs, grape jelly

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spiced ritz crackers

Spiced Ritz Crackers

Made with vegetable oil, Ritz crackers, dry Ranch salad dressing mix, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt


Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 chicken sate with peanut butter sauce

Chicken Sate with Peanut Butter Sauce

Made with soy sauce, lemon juice, curry powder, black pepper, garlic, boned, skinned chicken breasts, corn oil, onion

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for applebee's quesadillas

Applebee's Quesadillas

Made with picante sauce, guacamole, sour cream, bacon, flour tortilla, butter, pico de gallo, colby/monterey jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
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 mongolian meatballs

Mongolian Meatballs

Made with oat bran, water chestnuts, egg whites, egg, green onions, garlic, ground ginger, soy sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cream cheese caviar pie

Cream Cheese Caviar Pie

Made with paprika, green onion, lumpfish caviar, cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, fresh parsley


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 vinaigrette mushrooms

Vinaigrette Mushrooms

Made with lemon juice, oregano, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, cider vinegar, olive oil, white onion


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bourbon dogs

Bourbon Dogs

Made with bourbon, cocktail weenies, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker bacon-onion chip dip

Slow Cooker Bacon-Onion Chip Dip

Made with potato chips or crackers, bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rosemary garlic bread

Rosemary Garlic Bread

Made with water, garlic bulbs, olive oil, fresh rosemary, chicken broth, bread flour, sugar, quick-rise yeast, salt, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tex mex crispix mix

Tex Mex Crispix Mix

Made with oil, French fried onions, taco seasoning mix, crushed red peppers, coriander, garlic powder, Crispix cereal, corn chips


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for nuts and bolts party mix

Nuts and Bolts Party Mix

Made with celery salt, Shreddies, cheerios, Crispix cereal, Corn Bran, Corn Pops, mixed nuts, pretzels, peanut oil, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bourbon pecans

Bourbon Pecans

Made with black pepper, bourbon, pecan, corn oil, Worcestershire sauce, angostura bitters, sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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 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 cajun stuffed mushrooms

Cajun Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with mushroom caps, bulk sausage, onion, bell pepper, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, water, instant rice, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for artichoke puree with toasts

Artichoke Puree With Toasts

Made with French bread, artichoke hearts, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt and white pepper, pistachio

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for beef crostini with caramelized onion marmalade

Beef Crostini With Caramelized Onion Marmalade

Made with beef tenderloin, honey, brown sugar, focaccia, olive oil, sweet onions, dry red wine, red wine vinegar

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roasted lemon salsa

Roasted Lemon Salsa

Made with lemon juice, black pepper, lemons, olive oil, shallots or green onions, sugar, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheesy rice cake nachos

Cheesy Rice Cake Nachos

Made with sour cream, miniature rice cake snacks, salsa, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, guacamole

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spam fingers

Spam Fingers

Made with tartar sauce or ketchup, soda cracker crumbs, Spam, egg, milk, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dill pickles in a crock

Dill Pickles In A Crock

Made with water, white vinegar, salt, pickling spices, dill, garlic, bay leaves, cucumbers, grape leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 crab cakes with lemon sauce

Crab Cakes With Lemon Sauce

Made with butter, Worcestershire sauce, onion, dry mustard, jalapeno pepper, buttery round crackers, salt and pepper, panko plain bread crumbs, white wine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker crimson-glazed ham balls and smokies

Slow Cooker Crimson-Glazed Ham Balls And Smokies

Made with graham crackers, onion, dried cranberries, milk, ground cloves, ground pork, ground ham, non-stick cooking spray, cranberry sauce, chili sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chili-cheese nachos

Slow Cooker Chili-Cheese Nachos

Made with tortilla or corn chips, nacho cheese, chili, jalapenos

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sensational scallop hors d'oeuvres

Sensational Scallop Hors D'Oeuvres

Made with salt and pepper, scallops, olive oil, onion, vinegar, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 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 boniet

Boniet

Made with olive oil, white vinegar, fresh parsley, anchovy fillets, garlic, tomato paste


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dean martin's caviar potato appetizers

Dean Martin's Caviar Potato Appetizers

Made with caviar, baking potatoes, sour cream, onion salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy gourmet appetizer

Easy Gourmet Appetizer

Made with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, sesame seed, refrigerated crescent rolls, pitted ripe olives, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 appetizer ham and green chile mini-quiches

Appetizer Ham And Green Chile Mini-Quiches

Made with salt, chili powder, butter or margarine, shortening, egg, water, ham, green chilies, green onions

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 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 corn dip

Corn Dip

Made with salt and pepper, Mexican-style corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green chiles, jalapeno


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for garlic almonds

Garlic Almonds

Made with garlic, almonds, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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