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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 strawberry cream cheese ball

Strawberry Cream Cheese Ball

Made with graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, fresh strawberries


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for horseradish and corned beef dip

Horseradish And Corned Beef Dip

Made with pumpernickel or rye, corned beef, horseradish, mayonnaise, onion, black pepper, worcestershire sauce


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for honey glazed pecans

Honey Glazed Pecans

Made with sugar, honey, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for yolkless deviled eggs

Yolkless Deviled Eggs

Made with parsley, eggs, cottage cheese, green onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, curry powder, paprika, ground pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pickled squash

Pickled Squash

Made with pickling spices, sugar, squash, bell peppers, onions, celery seed, mustard seed, salt, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for english muffin appetizers

English Muffin Appetizers

Made with processed cheese product, English muffins, ground beef, hot sausage

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cranberry ambrosia-cream cheese spread

Cranberry Ambrosia-Cream Cheese Spread

Made with pecan halves, pecans, shredded coconut, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sweetened dried cranberries, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tofu stuffed portobello mushroom

Tofu Stuffed Portobello Mushroom

Made with fresh mint, parsley or cilantro, grated fresh nutmeg, sweet onion, olive oil, brown sugar, tofu, salt, portobello mushroom

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chafing dish meatballs

Chafing Dish Meatballs

Made with grape jelly, ground beef, egg, onion, salt, chili sauce, lemon, wieners

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for dr. pepper glazed pecans

Dr. Pepper Glazed Pecans

Made with pecan, butter or margarine, Dr. Pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 7 layer shrimp dip

7 Layer Shrimp Dip

Made with green onions, green bell pepper, sour cream, pimiento cheese spread, cocktail sauce, frozen small shrimp, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for teriyaki walnuts

Teriyaki Walnuts

Made with crushed dried red chilies, garlic, walnut halves, sesame seeds, frozen orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cajun crab dip

Slow Cooker Cajun Crab Dip

Made with pepper and salt, Monterey jack cheese, crabmeat, green onions, red bell pepper, butter, tomatoes, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, processed cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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 carolina pickled shrimp

Carolina Pickled Shrimp

Made with red onions, oil, ketchup, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, dry mustard, hot pepper sauce, shrimp


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini chicken kabobs

Mini Chicken Kabobs

Made with honey, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper, soy sauce, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ground ginger, chicken breast

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for avocado salsa dip

Avocado Salsa Dip

Made with salt, garlic, lime juice, avocado, tomatoes, onion, fresh cilantro, Serrano or other hot chili pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chinese stuffed mushrooms

Chinese Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with sugar, salt, water chestnuts, fresh mushrooms, ground pork, Chinese salted turnip, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy orange hummus

Spicy Orange Hummus

Made with onion, garlic, orange juice, tahini, rice vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, ground ginger, ground coriander


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crispy rolls of salsify with prosciutto and parmesan

Crispy Rolls Of Salsify With Prosciutto And Parmesan

Made with ground nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, butter, salsify roots, water, lemon, salt, black pepper, prosciutto, phyllo dough

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 martini soaked olives

Martini Soaked Olives

Made with lemon zest, lemon juice, green olives, vodka, vermouth


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy spanish rice chicken quesadillas

Cheesy Spanish Rice Chicken Quesadillas

Made with sour cream, salsa, Mexican-style cheese, chicken tenderloins, water, instant Spanish rice mix, flour tortillas, ripe olives

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 carrot relish

Carrot Relish

Made with celery seed, mustard seed, vinegar, carrots, green bell peppers, red peppers, onions, cabbage, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon wrapped pork roll-ups

Bacon Wrapped Pork Roll-Ups

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground pork, egg, cornflakes, salt, black pepper, celery salt, onion, bread crumbs, carrots

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for catahoula's savory crabmeat cheesecake

Catahoula's Savory Crabmeat Cheesecake

Made with butter or margarine, olive oil, onion, celery, green bell pepper, roasted red peppers, green onions, cream cheese, smoked Gouda cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for greek poor man's caviar (to chaviari tou ftochou)

Greek Poor Man's Caviar (To Chaviari Tou Ftochou)

Made with whole-wheat bread crumbs, white pepper, black olives, green olives, capers, lemon juice, garlic, fresh flat leaf parsley, olive oil, dried...


Time:   2-5 hours

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 japanese rice crackers

Japanese Rice Crackers

Made with all-purpose flour, mochiko, sugar, black sesame seeds, baking powder, water, vegetable oil, corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 baked bacon cheese stuffed habanero poppers

Baked Bacon Cheese Stuffed Habanero Poppers

Get ready to turn up the heat with these baked bacon cheese stuffed habanero poppers. They're the perfect blend of spicy and savory for your next snack...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for chicken and spring onion yakitori with peanut dipping sauce

Chicken And Spring Onion Yakitori With Peanut Dipping Sauce

Made with lime juice, fresh ginger root, sesame oil, hot sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, sugar, garlic

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crab meat pie

Crab Meat Pie

Made with fried onions, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baltimore's best hot crab dip

Baltimore's Best Hot Crab Dip

Made with sour cream, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, white bread, backfin crab meat, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker shrimp and bacon dip

Slow Cooker Shrimp And Bacon Dip

Made with assorted crackers, shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, bacon, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 cheese and shrimp strudel

Cheese And Shrimp Strudel

Made with egg, puff pastry, Swiss cheese, sour cream, green onion, shrimp

Method:   oven
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 spinach dip nachos

Spinach Dip Nachos

Made with jalapeno, black beans, tomatoes, chopped frozen spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, salt, tortilla chips, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shoepeg corn dip

Shoepeg Corn Dip

Made with parsley, onion, corn, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for sweet potato crescent roll empanadas

Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 end-of-the-garden pickle

End-Of-The-Garden Pickle

Made with mustard seed, dry mustard, sugar, brown sugar, sweet red pepper, sweet green peppers, pickling onions, carrots, green beans, zucchini

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for kix corn chip snack

Kix Corn Chip Snack

Made with corn chips, Kix cereal, Parmesan cheese, margarine or butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dean martin's caviar potato appetizers

Dean Martin's Caviar Potato Appetizers

Made with caviar, baking potatoes, sour cream, onion salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potstickers with dipping sauce and homemade gyoza wrappers

Potstickers With Dipping Sauce And Homemade Gyoza Wrappers

Made with all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for easy gourmet appetizer

Easy Gourmet Appetizer

Made with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, sesame seed, refrigerated crescent rolls, pitted ripe olives, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 freezer dill pickles

Freezer Dill Pickles

Made with dill weed, cider vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, yellow onions, salt, water


Time:   2-5 hours





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