Made with garlic salt, taco sauce, ground beef, refried beans, American cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Slow Cooker Refried Bean And Beef Dip
Christmas Pickles
Made with cucumbers, pickling lime, alum, powdered ginger, vinegar, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Margarita Shrimp Dip
Made with margarita salt, olive oil, lime, avocados, shrimp, red tomato, yellow tomato, jalapeno pepper, onion, cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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Asian Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna Appetizer
Made with sesame seeds, sesame oil, vegetable oil, assorted crackers, hoisin sauce, teriyaki sauce, plum sauce, garlic chile sauce, champagne or white wine
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Jalapeno Party Roll-Ups
Made with taco or picante sauce, cream cheese, green chiles, jalapenos, soft tortillas, sour cream
Time: over 5 hours
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
Kimchi (Korean Cabbage Relish)
Made with ginger root, Chinese cabbage, salt, green onions, crushed red chile peppers, garlic
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Bacon And Egg Croquettes
Made with eggs, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, pepper, nutmeg, bacon bits, egg, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Fried Crab Fingers
Made with salt, crab claws, egg, flour, evaporated milk, celery seed, seafood seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
India Relish
Made with tomatoes, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, onions, pickling salt, vinegar, water, sugar, ground cinnamon, turmeric
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Jazzy Jezabel Sauce
Made with crackers, dry mustard, horseradish, pineapple topping or preserves, apple jelly, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Shrimp Satay With Ginger And Lime & Peanut Sauce
Made with lime, olive oil, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, shrimp, wooden skewers, canola oil, garlic
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Stuffed Baby Potatoes
Made with parsley sprigs, baby new potatoes, sea salt, Irish Cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vegan Chickpea (Garbanzo Bean) Salad Sandwich Spread
Made with black pepper, sweet pickle relish, carrot, celery, green onions, chickpeas, mustard
Time: under 30 minutes
Greek-Style Marinated Mushrooms
Made with mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, coriander seeds, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
All In The Blender Salmon Mousse
Made with parsley, heavy cream, unflavored gelatin, lemon juice, onion, water, mayonnaise, paprika, dill, pink salmon
Time: over 5 hours
The Ultimate Peanut-Butter Stuffed Celery
Made with celery, peanut butter, cream cheese, worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, scallion
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Spicy Orange Hummus
Made with onion, garlic, orange juice, tahini, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, ground ginger, ground coriander
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Wonton Shrimp Appetizers With Cilantro Cream Sauce
Made with cumin, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, lime, butter, garlic powder, flour, ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Brie And Red Pepper Mini Quiches
Made with cayenne pepper, salt, butter, sweet red peppers, Brie cheese, bacon, eggs, whipping cream
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ramaki
Made with Worcestershire sauce, chunk pineapple, water chestnuts, bacon
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Ajvar
Made with parsley, oil, lemon, eggplants, red or green bell peppers, salt, black pepper, garlic
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Passover Gefilte Fish Mousse
Made with eggs, salt and pepper, gefilte fish, walnuts, cream or milk, matzoh meal, butter or margarine, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheerio Snack Mix
Made with Cheerios, raisins, salted peanuts, butter, miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon and Egg Dip
Made with dill pickle, green onions, cream cheese, milk, salt, black pepper, bacon, hard boiled eggs
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab-Stuffed Tomatoes
Made with cherry tomatoes, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, fresh chives, crab, Cheddar cheese, salt and pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Pickled Okra
Made with okra pods, water, vinegar, canning salt, dill seed, garlic, hot red peppers
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Cheesy Cereal Snack Mix
Made with butter, pretzel rods, Wheat Chex cereal, Cheerios cereal, peanuts, garlic salt, seasoned salt, celery salt, Parmesan cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Ham Pineapple Cheese Spread
Made with chopped pecans, chunked ham, cream cheese, crushed pineapple
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip
Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip
Made with milk, cream cheese, peanut butter, ground cinnamon, chocolate syrup
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cinnamon Tortilla Crisps
Made with butter, sugar, ground cinnamon, flour tortillas
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Garbage Snack
Made with Rice Krispies cereal, Cap'n Crunch cereal, pretzels, peanuts, almonds, white chocolate chips
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Palomino's Dungeness Crab and Marinated Artichoke Dip
Made with crackers or thin bread slices, bread crumbs, butter or margarine, parsley, fresh rosemary, fresh basil, fresh thyme, fresh oregano, fresh...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lentil Spread
Made with French bread, salt and pepper, sage, lentils, water, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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