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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 pseftokeftedes santorini (greek spinach balls)

Pseftokeftedes Santorini (Greek Spinach Balls)

Made with plum tomatoes, spinach, scallions, garlic, parsley, oregano, cinnamon, fresh mint, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crawfish bread

Crawfish Bread

This crawfish bread recipe is southern comfort food. Enjoy tender crawfish tails simmered in a savory sauce, spread over warm, cheese-covered bread, and broiled to perfection.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for appetizer shrimp puffs

Appetizer Shrimp Puffs

Made with Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, water, flour, garlic salt, eggs, shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spinach phyllo triangles

Spinach Phyllo Triangles

Made with frozen chopped spinach, butter, phyllo, eggs, onion, cream cheese, black pepper, feta cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for twice cooked hawaiian sticky spareribs

Twice Cooked Hawaiian Sticky Spareribs

Made with fresh ginger root, soy sauce, pork spareribs, salt and pepper, flour, sugar, vinegar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for bacon cheese squares

Bacon Cheese Squares

Made with white bread, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ramaki

Ramaki

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 dried or chipped beef rolls appetizers

Dried or Chipped Beef Rolls Appetizers

Made with chipped beef, Roquefort cheese, white wine, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple pickles

Pineapple Pickles

Made with cinnamon stick, pineapples, brown sugar, water, vinegar, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for white guacamole

White Guacamole

Made with tortilla chips, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, tomato, lemon juice, garlic, avocados, salt and pepper


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for smoked chicken pate

Smoked Chicken Pate

Craving a quick and tasty snack? Try this smoked chicken pate. It's creamy, spicy, and a perfect pair for crackers.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for shrimp roll-ups

Shrimp Roll-Ups

Made with flour tortillas, cocktail sauce, cream cheese, salad shrimp, artichoke hearts, ripe olives, salt


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for devilish mini-sandwiches

Devilish Mini-Sandwiches

Need a quick and tasty appetizer? Try these devilish mini sandwiches! Made with cream cheese, deviled ham, and cranberry sauce, these bite-sized treats are served on cocktail...


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pineapple cashew bites

Pineapple Cashew Bites

Rich cream cheese is the perfect bind between the sweet pineapple and salty cashews. Refreshing little party bites.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buffalo chicken fingers

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Made with celery, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, butter, hot pepper sauce, blue cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for flavored walnuts

Flavored Walnuts

Made with peanut oil, walnuts, kosher salt, dried herbs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheese borek

Cheese Borek

Made with black pepper, salt, milk, phyllo dough, feta cheese, olive oil, parsley, egg yolks

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oven fried potato skins

Oven Fried Potato Skins

Made with black pepper, baking potatoes, butter, garlic, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for jalapeno cilantro clams with lime butter

Jalapeno Cilantro Clams with Lime Butter

Made with lime juice, littleneck clams, cilantro, garlic, white wine, jalapeno pepper, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cajun pecans

Slow Cooker Cajun Pecans

Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker italian fondue

Slow Cooker Italian Fondue

Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker little smokies appetizer

Slow Cooker Little Smokies Appetizer

Made with grape jelly, cocktail wieners, chili sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker spinach artichoke dip with toasted baguette slices

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip With Toasted Baguette Slices

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, red...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garlic-salted raisins

Garlic-Salted Raisins

Made with raisins, butter, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave garlic bread

Microwave Garlic Bread

Made with Parmesan cheese, french or vienna bread, butter or margarine, garlic salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for key west crab cakes with mustard sauce

Key West Crab Cakes With Mustard Sauce

Made with green bell pepper, fresh parsley, baking powder, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, crab or seafood seasoning, canola oil, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dill dip mix

Dill Dip Mix

Made with parsley, dried onion flakes, seasoned salt, dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for burmese shrimp curry

Burmese Shrimp Curry

Made with mustard seed, onion, celery, garlic, fresh ginger root, turmeric, coconut milk, chili powder, cumin, button mushrooms

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 cheesy artichoke squares

Cheesy Artichoke Squares

Made with cheddar cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, oregano, hot pepper sauce, onion, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 grilled seafood flautas

Grilled Seafood Flautas

Made with tomato sauce or salsa, crab meat, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, artichoke hearts, flour tortillas, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 cantonese shrimp toast

Cantonese Shrimp Toast

Made with sandwich bread, shrimp, all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil, fresh ginger root

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot and spicy carrots

Hot And Spicy Carrots

Made with salt, sugar, white vinegar, hot peppers, garlic, rosemary, carrots, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dixie relish

Dixie Relish

Made with white onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, salt, whole cloves, whole allspice, cinnamon stick, mustard seed, celery seed, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


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 gingersnap dip

Gingersnap Dip

Made with cream cheese, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, Cool Whip, gingersnaps


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for benedictine spread

Benedictine Spread

Made with green food coloring, cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayonnaise


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for party cream cheese pinwheels

Party Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Made with jalapenos, ranch salad dressing, flour tortillas, cream cheese, black olives, pimentos


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fiesta cheesecake

Fiesta Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for green tomato-jalapeno relish

Green Tomato-Jalapeno Relish

Made with pickling salt, sugar, green tomatoes, onions, fresh jalapenos, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp and scallop cakes with ginger remoulade

Shrimp And Scallop Cakes With Ginger Remoulade

Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, corn, lemon juice, eggs, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for beef tidbits

Beef Tidbits

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


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for shrimp chips

Shrimp Chips

Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for white bean and sage dip

White Bean and Sage Dip

Made with baguette, olive oil, black pepper, white beans, fresh sage, garlic, kosher salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for saratoga chips

Saratoga Chips

Made with non-stick cooking spray, black pepper, baking potatoes, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin, ground red pepper, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for taco puffs

Taco Puffs

Made with ground beef, onion, taco seasoning mix, refrigerated biscuits, cheddar cheese


Time:   30-60 minutes





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