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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 meatball fondue

Meatball Fondue

Made with onion, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, tomato paste, red wine vinegar, honey, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for boursin cheese spread

Boursin Cheese Spread

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, dried marjoram, dried dill, whipped butter, cream cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for smoked chicken pate

Smoked Chicken Pate

Craving a quick and tasty snack? Try this smoked chicken pate. It's creamy, spicy, and a perfect pair for crackers.


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for spicy vegetable dip

Spicy Vegetable Dip

This spicy vegetable dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It is creamy and cheesy and has a little bit of a kick to it.


Time:   1-2 hours

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

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recipe for cheerio snack mix

Cheerio Snack Mix

Made with Cheerios, raisins, salted peanuts, butter, miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hooter's special dipping sauce for wings

Hooter's Special Dipping Sauce for Wings

Made with ketchup, Tabasco sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for meatless taco dip

Meatless Taco Dip

Made with jalapeno pepper, taco sauce, sour cream, cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for roast beef pinwheels

Roast Beef Pinwheels

Made with prepared horseradish, roast beef, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

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

recipe for slow cooker reese's fondue

Slow Cooker Reese's Fondue

Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken pups

Chicken Pups

Made with ketchup, chicken breast tenders, mustard, refrigerated cornbread twist dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab and cucumber rolls

Crab and Cucumber Rolls

Made with Tabasco sauce, sugar, salt, cucumber, crab meat, mayonnaise, onion


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for burmese shrimp curry

Burmese Shrimp Curry

Made with mustard seed, onion, celery, garlic, fresh ginger root, turmeric, coconut milk, chili powder, cumin, button mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for orange-poppy seed dip

Orange-Poppy Seed Dip

Made with orange zest, vanilla yogurt, cream cheese, orange marmalade, poppy seeds


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cooked salsa

Cooked Salsa

Made with salt, ground cumin, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, bell peppers, dried oregano, white vinegar, jalapenos, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot pickled vegetables

Hot Pickled Vegetables

Discover how to easily make pickled vegetables with this simple recipe. Combine green beans, celery, and various other fresh veggies with spicy peppers in a tangy cider vinegar...


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crunchy ranch corn dip

Crunchy Ranch Corn Dip

Made with red, green, or yellow bell pepper, green chiles, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, corn, black olives


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for party meatballs

Party Meatballs

Made with black pepper, salt, pork sausage, ground beef, ketchup, cracker crumbs, eggs, onion, green bell pepper

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

recipe for bacon horseradish stuffed mushrooms

Bacon Horseradish Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, fresh mushrooms, butter or margarine, onion, bread crumbs, dried parsley, bacon, cream cheese, prepared horseradish

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dungeness crab and artichoke dip with crostini

Dungeness Crab And Artichoke Dip With Crostini

Made with sourdough baguettes, mayonnaise, Dungeness crab meat, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked stuffed clams

Baked Stuffed Clams

Made with lemon pepper, olive oil, clam shells, clams, crab meat, bread crumbs, sweet onion, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot slow cooker hamburger dip

Hot Slow Cooker Hamburger Dip

Made with sugar, parsley, oregano, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for salmon salad sliders with lemon, capers and tarragon

Salmon Salad Sliders with Lemon, Capers and Tarragon

Made with dinner rolls, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, salmon, capers, tarragon, lemon, shallot


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bread and butter pickled green tomatoes

Bread And Butter Pickled Green Tomatoes

Made with fresh ginger, pickling lime, green tomatoes, sugar, white vinegar, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, whole celery seed, mace

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 layered mediterranean pie

Layered Mediterranean Pie

Made with eggs, red pepper, mozzarella cheese, onion, garlic, olive oil, baby spinach, pie crust mix, ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 miss mary bobo's fresh tomato biscuits

Miss Mary Bobo's Fresh Tomato Biscuits

Made with tomatoes, refrigerated flaky biscuits, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, fresh basil

Method:   oven
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 too easy slow cooker tamale dip

Too Easy Slow Cooker Tamale Dip

Made with chili without beans, tamales, picante sauce, cheese, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for velvet crab

Velvet Crab

Made with cream sherry, cheddar cheese, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic salt

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 japanese rice crackers

Japanese Rice Crackers

Made with all-purpose flour, mochiko, sugar, black sesame seeds, baking powder, water, vegetable oil, corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for antipasto bread

Antipasto Bread

Made with olive oil, frozen bread dough, green bell pepper, salami, provolone cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for korean crab cakes

Korean Crab Cakes

Made with peanut oil, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, fish sauce, crabmeat, shrimp, breadcrumbs


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 fluffy fruit dip

Fluffy Fruit Dip

Made with assorted fruit, marshmallow fluff, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 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 artichoke nibbles

Artichoke Nibbles

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, hot red pepper sauce, marinated artichoke hearts, yellow onion, garlic, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, dried oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 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 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 indigo restaurant's shrimp lumpia with chipotle aioli

Indigo Restaurant's Shrimp Lumpia with Chipotle Aioli

Made with flour, water, spring roll wrappers, vegetable oil, garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for family favorite dill pickles

Family Favorite Dill Pickles

Made with alum, garlic, cucumbers, water, white vinegar, salt, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for garlic-salted raisins

Garlic-Salted Raisins

Made with raisins, butter, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed mushrooms alfredo

Stuffed Mushrooms Alfredo

Made with egg, salt and pepper, mushrooms, olive oil, rotisserie chicken, Alfredo sauce, Italian bread crumbs, onion, parsley, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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