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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 chile lime roasted nuts

Chile Lime Roasted Nuts

Made with peanuts, peanut oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, sugar, Kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for gorgonzola (blue cheese) dip

Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip

Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 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 thai basil hummus

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

recipe for barbara eden's crab-stuffed mushrooms

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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recipe for mexican tuna dip

Mexican Tuna Dip

Made with cucumber rounds, corn chips, tuna, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salsa jalapeno, crushed red pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for raspberry honey mustard sauce

Raspberry Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with prepared mustard, honey, black raspberry jam

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for buckhead colorado steakhouse spinach and artichoke dip

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


recipe for croute forestiere (creamy mushrooms on toasted country bread)

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

recipe for teriyaki lamb riblet appetizers

Teriyaki Lamb Riblet Appetizers

Made with teriyaki marinade and sauce, lamb breast riblets

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

recipe for caramel pretzels

Caramel Pretzels

Made with baking soda, pretzels, margarine, brown sugar, salt, dark corn syrup

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for vanilla fondue

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

recipe for baked gouda in puff pastry

Baked Gouda In Puff Pastry

Made with puff pastry, pecans, Gouda cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crawfish bites

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


recipe for yaprakes (stuffed grape leaves)

Yaprakes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Made with water, lemons, corn oil, onions, salt, rice, egg, grape leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 authentic mexican nachos

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


recipe for cantaloupe pickle

Cantaloupe Pickle

Made with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, cantaloupes, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mexican munch mix

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

recipe for creamy clam dip

Creamy Clam Dip

Made with chives, lemon, cream cheese, sour cream, minced clams, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pinwheel sandwich christmas tree

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

recipe for red pepper, green onion and cream cheese dip

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

recipe for parmesan onion canapes

Parmesan Onion Canapes

Made with cocktail bread, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for ricotta cheese and spinach empanadas

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

recipe for rose petal sandwiches

Rose Petal Sandwiches

Made with wheat bread, cream cheese or goat cheese, rose petals, salt and pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for phyllo sausage cups

Phyllo Sausage Cups

Made with miniature phyllo cups, hot sausage, cream cheese, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 dan aykroyd's spiced up guacamole

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

recipe for charlie's steak house cheese spread

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


recipe for beef carpaccio with mushroom salad and sunchoke aioli

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

recipe for corned beef hash nachos

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

recipe for stuffed mushrooms with garlic cream sauce

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


recipe for apple relish

Apple Relish

Made with apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, sugar, apples, Granny Smith apples, dill pickles, Vidalia or sweet type onion


Time:  

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 fresh tomato pineapple salsa

Fresh Tomato Pineapple Salsa

Made with garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, pineapple, jalapeno peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for egg & caviar pie

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

recipe for ramaki

Ramaki

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 mushroom cream cheese tarts

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

recipe for tuna or chicken salad cream puffs

Tuna or Chicken Salad Cream Puffs

Made with chicken or tuna salad, flour, salt, water, butter, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry-mango salsa

Cranberry-Mango Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for salsa yucateca de habaneros

Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros

Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage


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 duqqa (egyptian spice mix)

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


recipe for abacus lobster scallion shooters

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

recipe for olive garden chicken speidies

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

recipe for mock chicken legs (pinto beans)

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


recipe for zucchini pickle relish

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

recipe for zucchini pate

Zucchini Pate

Made with black pepper, zucchini, tarragon or white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, fresh parsley, fresh chives, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tapas: roasted almonds with cayenne and cumin

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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