Made with butter, ground cloves, pumpkin, red onion, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg
Method: 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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Pumpkin Pate
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
Ranch Spinach Dip
Made with vegetable sticks, French bread, ranch dip mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, water chestnuts
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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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
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
Quick Pickled Garlic
Made with fresh oregano, thyme, or rosemary, garlic, white wine vinegar, sherry, salt, black peppercorns, bay leaf, hot chile
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Corn Dip
Made with salt and pepper, Mexican-style corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green chiles, jalapeno
Time: over 5 hours
Chicken and Ham Sandwich Spread
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken breast, ham, heavy cream, scallion
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Vinaigrette Mushrooms
Made with lemon juice, oregano, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, cider vinegar, olive oil, white onion
Time: over 5 hours
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
Meatless Taco Dip
Made with jalapeno pepper, taco sauce, sour cream, cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes
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
Midget Sweet Pickles
Made with cinnamon sticks, cucumbers, salt, powdered alum, vinegar, sugar, celery seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Orange-Poppy Seed Dip
Made with orange zest, vanilla yogurt, cream cheese, orange marmalade, poppy seeds
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Almond Bark White Trash
Made with almond bark, pretzels, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, corn Chex cereal, cheerios, peanuts, mixed nuts, raisins
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread
Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker 5-Spice Pecans
Made with ground red pepper, ground ginger, pecan, butter or margarine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Kahlua Crystalized Nuts
Made with butter, light corn syrup, whole shelled nuts, sugar, Kahlua
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rainbow Popcorn
Made with strawberry or lime flavor gelatin, light brown sugar or granulated sugar, popcorn, peanuts, butter or margarine, corn syrup
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mocha Spread
Brighten your bread with a swirl of mocha magic; this creamy spread pairs well with your favorite pastry, making your everyday snacks a touch more exciting.
Time: under 30 minutes
Anchovy, Garlic, And Olive Bread
Made with anchovy paste, flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar, dried oregano, olive oil, garlic, kalamata olives
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Merguez Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce
Made with ground lamb, garlic, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Rooster Tavern Clam Cakes
Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, clam broth, clams, oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Firecrackers (Pickled Carrots)
Made with dried chiles, baby carrots, water, sugar, cider vinegar, onion powder, mustard seeds, kosher salt, crushed red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cheese And Bacon Potato Rounds
Made with green onions, cheddar cheese, potatoes, butter, bacon
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Parmesan Deviled Eggs
Made with parsley, cayenne pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, vinegar, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, salt, white pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Shoepeg Corn Dip
Made with parsley, onion, corn, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise
Time: 2-5 hours
Barbecued Porcupine Meatballs
Classic ground beef and rice porcupine meatballs that are served in a tangy barbecue sauce. Great as an entree or make smaller meatballs for an appetizer version.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 Minutes
Easy Gourmet Appetizer
Made with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, sesame seed, refrigerated crescent rolls, pitted ripe olives, tomato
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diablo Dip
Made with green chilies, avocados, salt, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Olive And Jarlsberg Cheese Dip
Made with salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, black olives, green olives, jarlsberg cheese, scallions, lemon juice
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Rangoon with Plum Sauce
Made with vinegar, ketchup, crab meat, cream cheese, A-1 steak sauce, garlic powder, wonton skins, plum preserves, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grape Jelly Meatballs, Easy Version
The classic meatball appetizer made with small meatballs that are simmered in a mixture of grape jelly and chili sauce. Always a hit.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Hot Little Doggies
Made with hot dog buns, cocktail weiners, bbq sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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