Made with cucumbers, pickling lime, alum, powdered ginger, vinegar, water, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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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Christmas Pickles
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
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
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
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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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
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
Mini Quiches Lorraine
Made with salt, half and half, cream cheese, margarine, flour, bacon, Swiss cheese, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Sweet And Sour Pickled Garlic
Made with garlic, sugar, cider vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
Diabetic Sausage-Cheese Balls
Made with turkey breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, ground red pepper, baking mix
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Texas Toothpicks
Made with buttermilk, jalapeno peppers, onions, coating mix
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
Mexican Haystacks
Made with salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, chili beans, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Spaghetti Dip
Made with green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce mix, cottage cheese, milk, lemon
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Smoky Cream Cheese Spread
Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Ramaki
Made with Worcestershire sauce, chunk pineapple, water chestnuts, bacon
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dip
Made with milk, cream cheese, peanut butter, ground cinnamon, chocolate syrup
Time: under 30 minutes
Garbage Snack
Made with Rice Krispies cereal, Cap'n Crunch cereal, pretzels, peanuts, almonds, white chocolate chips
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Midget Sweet Pickles
Made with cinnamon sticks, cucumbers, salt, powdered alum, vinegar, sugar, celery seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
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
Tater Tot Roll-Ups
Made with Tater Tots, sour cream, deli sliced ham, Swiss cheese
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.





































































