Made with alum, garlic, cucumbers, water, white vinegar, salt, fresh dill
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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Family Favorite Dill Pickles
Garlic-Salted Raisins
Made with raisins, butter, garlic salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Muffaletta Relish
Made with kalamata olives, pimiento, celery, carrot, scallions, garlic, capers, parsley, oregano, lemon juice
Time: over 5 hours
Chili's Awesome Blossom
Made with flour, black pepper, garlic powder, buttermilk, sour cream, ketchup, seasoned salt, red pepper
Method: deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crunchy Ranch Corn Dip
Made with red, green, or yellow bell pepper, green chiles, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, corn, black olives
Time: 1-2 hours
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Chicken Spinners
Made with flour tortillas, green chiles, cream cheese, cooked, shredded chicken breasts, sharp Cheddar cheese, green onions, stuffed green olives, black olives
Time: 2-5 hours
Dungeness Crab And Artichoke Dip With Crostini
Made with sourdough baguettes, mayonnaise, Dungeness crab meat, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, onion
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Salmon Salad Sliders with Lemon, Capers and Tarragon
Made with dinner rolls, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, salmon, capers, tarragon, lemon, shallot
Time: under 30 minutes
Savory Spinach Cheesecake
Made with light cream, nutmeg, bread crumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, onion, vegetable oil, mushrooms, cream cheese, eggs
Method: oven, 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
Hot Sausage Appetizers
Made with won ton wrappers, red bell pepper, sausage, Monterey jack cheese, sharp Cheddar cheese, ranch salad dressing, sliced black olives
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Olive Garden's Marinated Peppers
Made with fresh parsley, fresh basil, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, bread
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
Miss Mary Bobo's Fresh Tomato Biscuits
Made with tomatoes, refrigerated flaky biscuits, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, fresh basil
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Wonton Shrimp Appetizers With Cilantro Cream Sauce
Made with cumin, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, lime, butter, garlic powder, flour, ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 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
Alligator Eggs
Made with paprika, salt, black pepper, peanut oil, all-purpose flour, beer, eggs, green onions, vegetable oil, ketchup
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 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
Velvet Crab
Made with cream sherry, cheddar cheese, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, garlic salt
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Nachos Bell Grande
Made with tomato, sour cream, ground beef, nacho cheese soup, water, taco seasoning mix, tortilla chips
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Antipasto Bread
Made with olive oil, frozen bread dough, green bell pepper, salami, provolone cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Glazed Salami
Made with prepared mustard, hard salami, orange marmalade, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Olive Garden's Bruschetta Cannellini
Made with garlic, cannellini beans, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, sour cream, salt and pepper, Italian bread, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Slow Cooker Beef And Bean Nacho Dip
Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef, taco seasoning, taco sauce, refried beans
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Lobster Dip
Everyone will be impressed with this creamy, baked lobster dip at your next party. A hint of horseradish is the secret ingredient.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 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
Cucumber-Dill Sandwiches
Made with sandwich bread, seasoned salt, cucumber, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dried chives, dill weed
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Balls for a Crowd
Made with bread crumbs, eggs, butter, flour, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, crab meat, green onions, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Escargot
Made with butter, shallots, salt, garlic, snails, dry vermouth, French bread
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Crab Canapes
Made with crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cream, onion, chives, garlic, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cocktail Meatballs with Grape Jelly
Made with sweet onion, milk or half & half, egg, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, oil, chili sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Carrot Sandwich Spread
Made with lemon juice, cream cheese, carrots, pecans, pineapple chunks
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chesapeake Fried Oysters
Made with vegetable oil, salt and pepper, oysters, flour, evaporated milk, baking powder
Method: 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
Ham Pineapple Cheese Spread
Made with chopped pecans, chunked ham, cream cheese, crushed pineapple
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Slow Cooker Reese's Fondue
Made with banana slices, apple wedges, pound cake pieces, or marshmallows, semisweet chocolate chips, evaporated milk, sugar, peanut butter
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lobster Mousse
Made with hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, fresh lobsters, water, unflavored gelatin, onion, white pepper, green bell pepper, tarragon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs
Made with eggs, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs, water, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Vegetarian Hot Reuben Dip
Made with sauerkraut, American cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, meatless corned beef, party rye bread
Method: microwave, 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
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
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