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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 make ahead antipasto

Make Ahead Antipasto

Made with marinated artichoke hearts, carrots, green bell peppers, cauliflower, mushrooms, sweet pickles, celery, black olives, green olives, pickled onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken nugget casserole

Chicken Nugget Casserole

Made with Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, frozen chicken nuggets, Parmesan cheese, spaghetti sauce


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green onion dip

Green Onion Dip

Made with salt, sour cream, green onion, garlic, cayenne or crushed hot pepper, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for potato chip blue cheese nachos

Potato Chip Blue Cheese Nachos

Made with blue cheese, Yukon chips, garlic powder

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 4th of july cherry bombs

4th of July Cherry Bombs

Made with Ritz crackers, habanero peppers, cream cheese, sour cream, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, red bell pepper flakes, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for quick party pizza

Quick Party Pizza

Made with Worcestershire sauce, oregano, English muffins, pork sausage, ground beef, onion, processed cheese product, pizza sauce, party rye bread

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for portobello mushrooms stuffed with refried beans

Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Refried Beans

Made with olive oil, onion, tomato, Serrano chile, dried oregano, salt, chicken broth, portobello mushrooms, fresh cilantro, Monterey Jack or Oaxaca...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked crab, brie and artichoke dip

Baked Crab, Brie And Artichoke Dip

Made with leek, Vidalia or other sweet onion, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, Brie cheese, garlic, olive oil, Riesling, heavy cream, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for texas hot peanuts

Texas Hot Peanuts

Made with onion powder, red pepper, shelled raw peanuts, peanut oil, chili powder, paprika, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled ginger garlic bread

Grilled Ginger Garlic Bread

Made with French or Italian bread, butter, garlic, ginger, salt, ground red pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for garlic and artichoke bread

Garlic And Artichoke Bread

Made with dried oregano, dried basil, garlic, all-purpose flour, frozen white bread dough, marinated artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for stuffed clams

Stuffed Clams

Made with clam shells, bread crumbs, garlic, onion, parsley, fresh oregano, salt, olive oil, clams

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked potato strips

Baked Potato Strips

Made with salt, black pepper, potatoes, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for southwestern cheese fondue

Southwestern Cheese Fondue

Made with garlic, white wine, pepper Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cornstarch, tequila, cilantro, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for watermelon relish

Watermelon Relish

Made with cloves, watermelon rind, sugar, water, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chili's awesome blossom

Chili's Awesome Blossom

Made with flour, black pepper, garlic powder, buttermilk, sour cream, ketchup, seasoned salt, red pepper

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked stuffed quahogs

Baked Stuffed Quahogs

Made with parsley, garlic powder, quahogs, oil, onions, celery, dry white bread, crushed red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pickled pigs' ears chinese style

Pickled Pigs' Ears Chinese Style

Made with white vinegar, sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, carrots, cucumber, red onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken spinners

Chicken Spinners

Made with flour tortillas, green chiles, cream cheese, cooked, shredded chicken breasts, sharp Cheddar cheese, green onions, stuffed green olives, black olives


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for crab-stuffed mushroom caps

Crab-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, mushrooms, butter, onion, celery, garlic, black pepper, seasoned salt, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for zucchini stuffed mushrooms

Zucchini Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with dried oregano, zucchini, salt, fresh mushrooms, butter or margarine, garlic, ricotta cheese, saltine crackers, Parmesan cheese, oil-packed dried tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for guacamole with cottage cheese

Guacamole With Cottage Cheese

Made with tortilla chips, avocado, cottage cheese, lime juice, scallions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt and pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jello popcorn balls

Jello Popcorn Balls

Create a fun and flavorsome snack with these jello popcorn balls. This recipe pairs popped popcorn with a gelatin mixture, forming colorful balls that last for days. A cheerful...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for escabeche de atum (pickled tuna)

Escabeche De Atum (Pickled Tuna)

Made with black olives, eggs, fresh parsley, fresh tuna, yellow onion, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt, cayenne pepper, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for black bean tortilla spirals

Black Bean Tortilla Spirals

Made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, green onions, black beans


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for high rollers

High Rollers

Made with artichoke hearts, flour tortillas, cream cheese, turkey breast, Swiss cheese, ranch salad dressing, spinach, black olives, red bell pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for seared beef tenderloin mini-sandwiches

Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini-Sandwiches

Made with sour cream, Dijon mustard, fresh tarragon, prepared horseradish, beef tenderloin, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, lemon juice, watercress, French...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for shrimp vinaigrette

Shrimp Vinaigrette

Made with carrot, garlic, ground ginger, shrimp, water, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried dillweed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for greek popcorn

Greek Popcorn

Made with butter, basil, oregano, popcorn, feta cheese, kasseri cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for herbed pork pate

Herbed Pork Pate

Made with crackers, Melba rounds, brandy, boneless pork loin, bacon, water, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 slow cooker refried black bean dip

Slow Cooker Refried Black Bean Dip

Made with cilantro or green onion, cumin, refried black beans, salsa, cream cheese, pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for crab and avocado cocktail

Crab And Avocado Cocktail

Made with salt, crab meat, avocados, jalapeno chilies, tomato, lime juice, olive or vegetable oil, onion, fresh cilantro, garlic


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for guava paste & queso blanco filled empanadas

Guava Paste & Queso Blanco Filled Empanadas

Made with vegetable oil, white wine, guava paste, queso blanco, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, shortening, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fabulous party franks

Fabulous Party Franks

Made with hot dogs, egg, water, frozen puff pastry sheet

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for party ham and cheese tortilla wraps

Party Ham And Cheese Tortilla Wraps

Made with American cheese, flour tortillas, cream cheese, ham


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramelized almonds

Caramelized Almonds

Made with sugar, butter, slivered blanched almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for escargots a la bourguignonne (snails in parsley butter)

Escargots A La Bourguignonne (Snails In Parsley Butter)

Made with garlic, parsley, shallot, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, white wine, cognac, snail shells, snails

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for easy cheese straws

Easy Cheese Straws

Made with ground red pepper, salt, sharp cheddar cheese, all-purpose flour, butter, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef tidbits

Beef Tidbits

Made with smoked beef, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, onion, chives


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cream cheese and sauerkraut spread

Cream Cheese And Sauerkraut Spread

Made with bread or bagel chips, sauerkraut juice, bacon, garlic, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, tomato, skim milk, chives, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crab and andouille dip

Crab and Andouille Dip

Made with olive oil, sourdough bread, fresh parsley, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, roasted red bell peppers, andouille sausage, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taco puffs

Taco Puffs

Made with cheddar cheese, cheddar cheese, cut into halves, tubes (17.3 oz. size) large refrigerated biscuits, taco seasoning mix, onion, ground beef


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for proscuitto and goat cheese tea sandwiches

Proscuitto and Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches

Made with white sandwich bread, goat cheese, cream, proscuitto


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for smoked salmon and dill tea sandwiches

Smoked Salmon and Dill Tea Sandwiches

Made with white sandwich bread, smoked salmon, dill, whipped cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ambrosia fruit dip

Ambrosia Fruit Dip

Made with sugar substitute, cream cheese, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon rind


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian beef nachos

Asian Beef Nachos

Made with Vietnamese chili garlic sauce, Monterey jack cheese, pot roast, roasted yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pecan-cheese wafers

Pecan-Cheese Wafers

Made with pecans, cayenne pepper, Cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet and hot almonds

Sweet And Hot Almonds

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, whole almonds, sugar, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for horseradish ham spread appetizers on garlic rye

Horseradish Ham Spread Appetizers On Garlic Rye

Made with rye bread, garlic, butter, ham, cream cheese, prepared horseradish, milk, fresh sage

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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