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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 chicken roll-ups

Chicken Roll-ups

Crescent rolls are baked with a cheesy chicken filling. This recipe makes a simple appetizer or snack.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for shrimp roll-ups

Shrimp Roll-Ups

Made with flour tortillas, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, salad shrimp, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, salt


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mussels provencal

Mussels Provencal

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for jalapeno cabbage salsa

Jalapeno Cabbage Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, cabbage, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fiddle faddle

Fiddle Faddle

Made with mixed nuts, popped popcorn, brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup, salt, butter flavoring, maple flavoring, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for mushroom tapenade

Mushroom Tapenade

Made with fresh mushrooms, capers, anchovy fillets, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pineapple cashew bites

Pineapple Cashew Bites

Rich cream cheese is the perfect bind between the sweet pineapple and salty cashews. Refreshing little party bites.


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 date finger sandwiches

Date Finger Sandwiches

Made with bread, cream cheese, dates


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shark dip

Shark Dip

Made with parsley, mustard, shark, Italian salad dressing mix, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for albondigas de atun con salsa de vino

Albondigas de Atun con Salsa de Vino

Made with garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, chicken broth, white wine, tuna, hard cooked egg, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for oven fried potato skins

Oven Fried Potato Skins

Made with black pepper, baking potatoes, butter, garlic, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 zucchini swedish meatballs

Zucchini Swedish Meatballs

Made with cream of mushroom soup, zucchini, onion, canned mushrooms, eggs, seasoned salt, ground beef

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


recipe for slow cooker barbecued cocktail meatballs

Slow Cooker Barbecued Cocktail Meatballs

Made with ketchup, bread crumbs, egg, onion, black pepper, garlic salt, brown sugar, tomato paste, soy sauce, cider vinegar

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

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 slow cooker cajun pecans

Slow Cooker Cajun Pecans

Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker championship bean dip

Slow Cooker Championship Bean Dip

Enjoy the perfect dip for any occasion, featuring refried beans, picante sauce, sour cream, and cheeses. Simply mix, heat in a crock pot, and serve hot with chips.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for asian cicadas

Asian Cicadas

Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker creamy chili cheese dip

Slow Cooker Creamy Chili Cheese Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, canned chili

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 shanghai chicken

Shanghai Chicken

Made with peanut oil, bacon, fresh cilantro, soy sauce, sugar, ginger root, garlic, sesame oil, green onions, boneless, skinless chicken breast

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mansion on turtle creek shrimp crostini

Mansion on Turtle Creek Shrimp Crostini

Made with salt, shrimp, olive oil, shallots, garlic, bread crumbs, Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese, capers, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker spinach artichoke dip with toasted baguette slices

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip With Toasted Baguette Slices

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, red...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker spicy cocktail franks

Slow Cooker Spicy Cocktail Franks

Made with cocktail wieners, ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, frankfurters

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for coquilles saint-jacques

Coquilles Saint-Jacques

Made with salt, black pepper, sea scallops, butter or margarine, onion, mushrooms, flour, light cream, milk, Gruyere cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for branston pickle

Branston Pickle

Made with brown sugar, carrot, rutabaga, garlic, dates, cauliflower, yellow onion, apple, zucchini, sweet gherkins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garlic-salted raisins

Garlic-Salted Raisins

Made with raisins, butter, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for italian white bean pate

Italian White Bean Pate

Made with cannellini beans, chicken broth, olive oil, fresh thyme, garlic, fresh flat-leaf parsley, scallion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 christmas pickles

Christmas Pickles

Made with cucumbers, pickling lime, alum, powdered ginger, vinegar, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mushroom croustades

Mushroom Croustades

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, parsley, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for herb dip mix

Herb Dip Mix

Made with dried parsley, dried thyme, dried tarragon, onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco party cereal mix

Taco Party Cereal Mix

Made with salted nuts, cereal and cracker mixture, butter, brown sugar, taco seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white chocolate party mix

White Chocolate Party Mix

Made with oil, vanilla chips, candy coated milk chocolate pieces, Cheerios, Corn or Rice Chex, peanuts, pretzels

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cucumber relish

Cucumber Relish

Made with cornstarch, white vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, cooking onions, red bell peppers, turmeric, pickling salt, mustard seed, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red pepper relish

Red Pepper Relish

Made with bay leaf, oregano, mustard seed, cider vinegar, sugar, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, serrano or jalapeno chilies, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for westside grill's spinach artichoke parmesan dip

Westside Grill's Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip

Made with frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for garlic and ricotta cheese bread

Garlic And Ricotta Cheese Bread

Made with French bread, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, garlic, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pork and ham sauerkraut balls with mustard sauce

Pork And Ham Sauerkraut Balls With Mustard Sauce

Made with margarine or butter, ground pork, onion, smoked ham, all-purpose flour, dry mustard, red pepper sauce, milk, parsley, sauerkraut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for honey mustard chex mix

Honey Mustard Chex Mix

Made with honey, mixed nuts, margarine, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Corn Chex cereal, Rice Chex cereal, Wheat Chex cereal

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for california style nachos

California Style Nachos

Made with tomatoes, black olives, alfalfa sprouts, white poultry meat, tortilla chips, Camembert or mozzarella cheese, jalapeno peppers, peppercorns, spinach, artichoke hearts

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican black-eyed pea dip

Mexican Black-Eyed Pea Dip

This dip features a mix of black-eyed peas, corn, and diced tomatoes with chopped red bell pepper, onions, and spicy jalapenos.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheesy artichoke squares

Cheesy Artichoke Squares

Made with cheddar cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, oregano, hot pepper sauce, onion, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ladies luncheon favorite

Ladies Luncheon Favorite

Made with sour cream, pastry shells, crab meat, water chestnuts, ripe olives, green onions or chives, almonds, salad dressing, celery, garlic salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoky cheese fondue

Smoky Cheese Fondue

Made with smoked Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, Asiago cheese, flour, dry mustard, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, sourdough bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted pepper pesto cheesecake

Roasted Pepper Pesto Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, ground red pepper, egg, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread baguette, roasted red bell pepper strips

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for olive nut sandwich spread

Olive Nut Sandwich Spread

Made with black pepper, olive juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pecans, salad olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sugar free zucchini relish

Sugar Free Zucchini Relish

Made with cornstarch, celery seed, zucchini, onion, red pepper, green bell pepper, pickling salt, sugar substitute, dry mustard, turmeric

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for abondigas venezolanas (venezuelan meatballs)

Abondigas Venezolanas (Venezuelan Meatballs)

Made with ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, wheat germ, dried mint, fresh mint, salt and pepper, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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