Made with peanuts, peanut oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, sugar, Kosher salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Chile Lime Roasted Nuts
Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip
Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Texas Toothpicks
Made with buttermilk, jalapeno peppers, onions, coating mix
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Thai Basil Hummus
This hummus is a flavorful and unique take on the classic Mediterranean dip. Made with the balanced flavors of garbanzo beans, sesame oil, peanut butter, lime, garlic, and fresh...
Time: under 30 minutes
Barbara Eden's Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with lemon juice, mushrooms, olive oil, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, black pepper, cream cheese, bread crumbs, crab meat
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Mexican Tuna Dip
Made with cucumber rounds, corn chips, tuna, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salsa jalapeno, crushed red pepper
Time: 1-2 hours
Raspberry Honey Mustard Sauce
Made with prepared mustard, honey, black raspberry jam
Method: stovetop
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
Croute Forestiere (Creamy Mushrooms On Toasted Country Bread)
Made with bread, dried morel mushrooms, water, button mushrooms, white wine, butter, all-purpose flour, creme fraiche or heavy cream, black...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Teriyaki Lamb Riblet Appetizers
Made with teriyaki marinade and sauce, lamb breast riblets
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramel Pretzels
Made with baking soda, pretzels, margarine, brown sugar, salt, dark corn syrup
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Vanilla Fondue
Made with pineapple chunks, peach, fresh strawberries, vanilla milk chips, light cream, Grand Marnier or coffee flavored liqueur
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Gouda In Puff Pastry
Made with puff pastry, pecans, Gouda cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crawfish Bites
Made with butter, green onions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, celery, brown sugar, lemon, Creole seasoning, red pepper, white pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Yaprakes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Made with water, lemons, corn oil, onions, salt, rice, egg, grape leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Haystacks
Made with salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, chili beans, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Authentic Mexican Nachos
Made with guacamole, sour cream, black olives, chili, cream cheese, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, green chili peppers
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cantaloupe Pickle
Made with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, cantaloupes, vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Mexican Munch Mix
Made with French fried onion rings, corn, wheat or rice shredded cereal, shoestring potatoes, dry roasted peanuts, toasted pecans, cheese crackers, taco seasoning mix, butter or...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Clam Dip
Made with chives, lemon, cream cheese, sour cream, minced clams, Worcestershire sauce
Time: 1-2 hours
Pinwheel Sandwich Christmas Tree
Made with cocktail onions and Spanish olives, red and yellow bell peppers, toothpicks, baby spinach, sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, spinach flour tortillas...
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Pepper, Green Onion And Cream Cheese Dip
Made with black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell peppers, green onion
Time: 1-2 hours
Parmesan Onion Canapes
Made with cocktail bread, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, milk
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ricotta Cheese And Spinach Empanadas
Made with cream cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt, bacon, spinach, onion, garlic
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Rose Petal Sandwiches
Made with wheat bread, cream cheese or goat cheese, rose petals, salt and pepper
Time: over 5 hours
Phyllo Sausage Cups
Made with miniature phyllo cups, hot sausage, cream cheese, green onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dan Aykroyd's Spiced Up Guacamole
Made with ground cayenne, pepper, ground cumin, celery salt, salt, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, tomato, avocados
Time: 2-5 hours
Charlie's Steak House Cheese Spread
Made with Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, cream cheese, onions, ketchup, sour cream or milk, sweet relish, salt and pepper, stuffed olives, garlic
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef Carpaccio With Mushroom Salad And Sunchoke Aioli
Made with olive oil, salt, thyme, garlic, red wine vinegar, frisee, sunchokes, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Corned Beef Hash Nachos
Made with sour cream, olives, black beans, corned beef hash, nacho chips, cheddar cheese, tomato, yellow onion, salsa, pickled jalapenos
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Mushrooms With Garlic Cream Sauce
Made with silver dollar mushrooms, whipped cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, real bacon bits, fresh parsley, heavy whipping cream, water
Method: microwave, stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Relish
Made with apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, sugar, apples, Granny Smith apples, dill pickles, Vidalia or sweet type onion
Time:
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
Fresh Tomato Pineapple Salsa
Made with garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, pineapple, jalapeno peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Egg & Caviar Pie
Made with red caviar, hard-cooked eggs, olive oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise, red onion, salt and white pepper, cream cheese, sweet paprika, sour cream
Time: over 5 hours
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
Mushroom Cream Cheese Tarts
Made with butter, onion, frozen phyllo dough shells, mushrooms, black pepper, salt, cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tuna or Chicken Salad Cream Puffs
Made with chicken or tuna salad, flour, salt, water, butter, eggs
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry-Mango Salsa
Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey
Time: under 30 minutes
Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros
Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage
Time: under 30 minutes
Pineapple Pickles
Made with cinnamon stick, pineapples, brown sugar, water, vinegar, whole cloves
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Duqqa (Egyptian Spice Mix)
Duqqa is a traditional Egyptian spice mix that is typically used as a dip for pita bread. Duqqa has a nutty and earthy flavor, with a hint of mint.
Time: under 30 minutes
Abacus Lobster Scallion Shooters
Made with sesame oil, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger, lobster meat, tamari soy sauce, sambal chili sauce, scallions, mint
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive Garden Chicken Speidies
Made with dried oregano, chicken breast, mayonnaise, dried tarragon, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, garlic
Method: outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Mock Chicken Legs (Pinto Beans)
Made with margarine, black pepper, garlic, egg substitute, salt, celery salt, beans, bean juice, bread crumbs, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Zucchini Pickle Relish
Made with onions, salt, white vinegar, sugar, nutmeg, dry mustard, turmeric, cornstarch, black pepper, celery salt
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Zucchini Pate
Made with black pepper, zucchini, tarragon or white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, fresh parsley, fresh chives, cream cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
Tapas: Roasted Almonds with Cayenne and Cumin
Made with sea salt, olive oil, almonds, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, butter
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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