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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 family favorite dill pickles

Family Favorite Dill Pickles

Made with alum, garlic, cucumbers, water, white vinegar, salt, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for garlic-salted raisins

Garlic-Salted Raisins

Made with raisins, butter, garlic salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for muffaletta relish

Muffaletta Relish

Made with kalamata olives, pimiento, celery, carrot, scallions, garlic, capers, parsley, oregano, lemon juice


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chili's awesome blossom

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

recipe for crunchy ranch corn dip

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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recipe for chicken spinners

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

recipe for dungeness crab and artichoke dip with crostini

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

recipe for chorizo and shrimp with spicy chili-garlic oil

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


recipe for mini quiches lorraine

Mini Quiches Lorraine

Made with salt, half and half, cream cheese, margarine, flour, bacon, Swiss cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for salmon salad sliders with lemon, capers and tarragon

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

recipe for savory spinach cheesecake

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


recipe for potato balls with meat filling

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

recipe for blackened salmon quesadillas

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

recipe for hot sausage appetizers

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


recipe for olive garden's marinated peppers

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

recipe for baked texas toothpicks

Baked Texas Toothpicks

Made with buttermilk, jalapeno peppers, onions, coating mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for greek-style marinated mushrooms

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


recipe for miss mary bobo's fresh tomato biscuits

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

recipe for wonton shrimp appetizers with cilantro cream sauce

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

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 butter rum cashews

Butter Rum Cashews

Made with butter, sugar, rum, cashews

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for alligator eggs

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

recipe for hot seafood dip bread bowl

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


recipe for velvet crab

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

recipe for nachos bell grande

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

recipe for antipasto bread

Antipasto Bread

Made with olive oil, frozen bread dough, green bell pepper, salami, provolone cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for glazed salami

Glazed Salami

Made with prepared mustard, hard salami, orange marmalade, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for olive garden's bruschetta cannellini

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

recipe for all-american bbq sliders

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


recipe for slow cooker beef and bean nacho dip

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

recipe for baked lobster dip

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

recipe for chicken cheese dip

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


recipe for cucumber-dill sandwiches

Cucumber-Dill Sandwiches

Made with sandwich bread, seasoned salt, cucumber, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dried chives, dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab balls for a crowd

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

recipe for escargot

Escargot

Made with butter, shallots, salt, garlic, snails, dry vermouth, French bread

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hot crab canapes

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

recipe for hot taco dip

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

recipe for cocktail meatballs with grape jelly

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


recipe for carrot sandwich spread

Carrot Sandwich Spread

Made with lemon juice, cream cheese, carrots, pecans, pineapple chunks


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chesapeake fried oysters

Chesapeake Fried Oysters

Made with vegetable oil, salt and pepper, oysters, flour, evaporated milk, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheesy cereal snack mix

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


recipe for ham pineapple cheese spread

Ham Pineapple Cheese Spread

Made with chopped pecans, chunked ham, cream cheese, crushed pineapple


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chicken nachos

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

recipe for shanghai chicken

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


recipe for slow cooker reese's fondue

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

recipe for lobster mousse

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

recipe for slow cooker cranberry meatballs

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


recipe for vegetarian hot reuben dip

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

recipe for margarita shrimp dip

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

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





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