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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 pumpkin pate

Pumpkin Pate

Made with butter, ground cloves, pumpkin, red onion, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat red lobster's shrimp nachos

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

recipe for ranch spinach dip

Ranch Spinach Dip

Made with vegetable sticks, French bread, ranch dip mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, water chestnuts


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken sate with peanut butter sauce

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

recipe for chow chow

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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recipe for appetizer ham and green chile mini-quiches

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

recipe for sausage & apple bites

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

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 corn dip

Corn Dip

Made with salt and pepper, Mexican-style corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green chiles, jalapeno


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken and ham sandwich spread

Chicken and Ham Sandwich Spread

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken breast, ham, heavy cream, scallion


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spicy vegetable dip

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


recipe for cinnamon trail mix

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

recipe for vinaigrette mushrooms

Vinaigrette Mushrooms

Made with lemon juice, oregano, mushrooms, balsamic vinegar, cider vinegar, olive oil, white onion


Time:   over 5 hours

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 meatless taco dip

Meatless Taco Dip

Made with jalapeno pepper, taco sauce, sour cream, cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roast beef pinwheels

Roast Beef Pinwheels

Made with prepared horseradish, roast beef, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

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 orange-poppy seed dip

Orange-Poppy Seed Dip

Made with orange zest, vanilla yogurt, cream cheese, orange marmalade, poppy seeds


Time:   30-60 minutes

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 cooked salsa

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

recipe for almond bark white trash

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

recipe for hot pickled vegetables

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


recipe for asian pan-seared ahi tuna appetizer

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

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

recipe for macedonian feta cheese spread

Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread

Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers


Time:   2-5 hours


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 beef crostini with caramelized onion marmalade

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

recipe for kahlua crystalized nuts

Kahlua Crystalized Nuts

Made with butter, light corn syrup, whole shelled nuts, sugar, Kahlua

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for rainbow popcorn

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

recipe for mocha spread

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

recipe for anchovy, garlic, and olive bread

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


recipe for buca di beppo's mozzarella caprese

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

recipe for merguez meatballs with yogurt sauce

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

recipe for red rooster tavern clam cakes

Red Rooster Tavern Clam Cakes

Made with flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, clam broth, clams, oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for firecrackers (pickled carrots)

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

recipe for cheese and bacon potato rounds

Cheese And Bacon Potato Rounds

Made with green onions, cheddar cheese, potatoes, butter, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for parmesan deviled eggs

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


recipe for sweet and spicy candied walnuts

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

recipe for hot tamale dip

Hot Tamale Dip

Made with tamales, chili, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shoepeg corn dip

Shoepeg Corn Dip

Made with parsley, onion, corn, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for barbecued porcupine meatballs

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

recipe for fluffy fruit dip

Fluffy Fruit Dip

Made with assorted fruit, marshmallow fluff, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy gourmet appetizer

Easy Gourmet Appetizer

Made with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, sesame seed, refrigerated crescent rolls, pitted ripe olives, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diablo dip

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

recipe for boursin cheese spread

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

recipe for olive and jarlsberg cheese dip

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


recipe for crab rangoon with plum sauce

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

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 slow cooker hot little doggies

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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