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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 christmas pickles

Christmas Pickles

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for palomino's dungeness crab and marinated artichoke dip

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

recipe for margarita shrimp dip

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


recipe for leftover chicken quesadillas

Leftover Chicken Quesadillas

Made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, beans, tortillas, rice, chicken, vegetables, onion or scallions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jalapeno party roll-ups

Jalapeno Party Roll-Ups

Made with taco or picante sauce, cream cheese, green chiles, jalapenos, soft tortillas, sour cream


Time:   over 5 hours

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recipe for slow cooker 5-spice pecans

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

recipe for chorizo and shrimp with spicy chili-garlic oil

Chorizo and Shrimp with Spicy Chili-Garlic Oil

Made with kosher salt, olive oil, garlic, red chili flakes, chorizo sausage, large shrimp

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini quiches lorraine

Mini Quiches Lorraine

Made with salt, half and half, cream cheese, margarine, flour, bacon, Swiss cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fish cake tempura (satsuma-age)

Fish Cake Tempura (Satsuma-age)

Made with green onion, carrot, fish fillets, sugar, sake, water, cornstarch, egg, salt, burdock

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for sweet and sour pickled garlic

Sweet And Sour Pickled Garlic

Made with garlic, sugar, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for potato balls with meat filling

Potato Balls With Meat Filling

Made with butter, milk, salt and pepper, nutmeg, eggs, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, butter or veg oil, shallot

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for blackened salmon quesadillas

Blackened Salmon Quesadillas

Made with barbecue sauce, garlic, salt, black pepper, salmon filet, Cajun blackening seasoning, whole-wheat tortillas, olive oil, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for green tomato refrigerator pickles

Green Tomato Refrigerator Pickles

Made with white vinegar, water, green tomatoes, garlic, hot peppers, dill, pickling spices, onions, red bell peppers, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for caramelized vidalia onion dip

Caramelized Vidalia Onion Dip

Made with pita chips, hot pepper sauce, sour cream, Vidalia onions, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper, cream cheese, mayonnaise


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diabetic sausage-cheese balls

Diabetic Sausage-Cheese Balls

Made with turkey breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, ground red pepper, baking mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked texas toothpicks

Baked Texas Toothpicks

Made with buttermilk, jalapeno peppers, onions, coating mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for greek-style marinated mushrooms

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


recipe for all in the blender salmon mousse

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

recipe for sweet salsa meatballs

Sweet Salsa Meatballs

Made with garlic salt, salt, ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, brown sugar, salsa, black pepper, basil, olive oil

Method:   stovetop, electric skillet/wok
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican haystacks

Mexican Haystacks

Made with salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, chili beans, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for butter rum cashews

Butter Rum Cashews

Made with butter, sugar, rum, cashews

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot seafood dip bread bowl

Hot Seafood Dip Bread Bowl

Made with salt and pepper, onion powder, cheddar cheese, Italian bread, cream cheese, crab meat, baby shrimp

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crabmeat and shrimp fritters with creole tomato dressing

Crabmeat And Shrimp Fritters With Creole Tomato Dressing

Made with Creole mustard, hush puppy mix, onion, garlic, chives, Creole seasoning, water

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spaghetti dip

Spaghetti Dip

Made with green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce mix, cottage cheese, milk, lemon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot tamale dip

Hot Tamale Dip

Made with tamales, chili, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for all-american bbq sliders

All-American BBQ Sliders

Made with brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, ground chuck, ground sirloin, salt, pepper, red onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for smoky cream cheese spread

Smoky Cream Cheese Spread

Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brie and red pepper mini quiches

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

recipe for chicken cheese dip

Chicken Cheese Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, chopped, cooked chicken, mayonnaise, green onions, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked fiesta spinach dip

Baked Fiesta Spinach Dip

Made with pecans, black olives, onion, vegetable oil, salsa, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack cheese, cream cheese, light cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ramaki

Ramaki

Made with Worcestershire sauce, chunk pineapple, water chestnuts, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick pickled garlic

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


recipe for mushroom bacon pate

Mushroom Bacon Pate

Made with dried rosemary, salt, dry bread crumbs, fresh mushrooms, bacon, onion, celery, cream cheese, eggs, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hot taco dip

Hot Taco Dip

Made with tortilla chips, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, sour cream, black olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave crab-stuffed mushrooms

Microwave Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with cayenne, mushrooms, scallions, margarine, crabmeat, fresh parsley, horseradish, garlic, hot red pepper sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grape jelly meatballs, easy version

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

recipe for black olive salsa

Black Olive Salsa

Mix it up with a flavorful black olive salsa. With ripe tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy kick, this salsa is your new go-to dip.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for olive garden's toasted ravioli

Olive Garden's Toasted Ravioli

Made with Italian seasoning, plain bread crumbs, meat-filled ravioli, eggs, water, garlic salt, flour

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab-stuffed tomatoes

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

recipe for slow cooker cheesy cereal snack mix

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

recipe for slow cooker chicken nachos

Slow Cooker Chicken Nachos

Made with guacamole, tortilla chips, chicken breasts, picante sauce, monterey jack cheese, sour cream

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 chocolate peanut butter dip

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip

Made with milk, cream cheese, peanut butter, ground cinnamon, chocolate syrup


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garbage snack

Garbage Snack

Made with Rice Krispies cereal, Cap'n Crunch cereal, pretzels, peanuts, almonds, white chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for midget sweet pickles

Midget Sweet Pickles

Made with cinnamon sticks, cucumbers, salt, powdered alum, vinegar, sugar, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for savory parmesan and fennel biscotti

Savory Parmesan and Fennel Biscotti

Made with pine nuts, flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, fennel seed

Method:   oven
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 savory ricotta cheesecake

Savory Ricotta Cheesecake

Made with black pepper, salt, orange peel, garlic, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pesto cheesecake appetizer

Pesto Cheesecake Appetizer

Made with ground red pepper, salt, nonstick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tater tot roll-ups

Tater Tot Roll-Ups

Made with Tater Tots, sour cream, deli sliced ham, Swiss cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes





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