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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 boursin cheese spread

Boursin Cheese Spread

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, dried marjoram, dried dill, whipped butter, cream cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave crab-stuffed mushrooms

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

recipe for disney sgt. preston's yukon saloon nachos

Disney Sgt. Preston's Yukon Saloon Nachos

Made with scallions, tortilla chips, refired beans, cheese sauce, jalapeno peppers, black olives, onion, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for weight watchers beef nachos

Weight Watchers Beef Nachos

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, salsa, Mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy three cheese dip

Creamy Three Cheese Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, milk, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for cheddar beer cheesecake

Cheddar Beer Cheesecake

Made with butter, egg yolk, sharp cheddar cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon rind

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for indigo restaurant's shrimp lumpia with chipotle aioli

Indigo Restaurant's Shrimp Lumpia with Chipotle Aioli

Made with flour, water, spring roll wrappers, vegetable oil, garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker zesty smokies

Slow Cooker Zesty Smokies

Made with lil smokies cocktail sausages, chili sauce, cranberry sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for roast beef pinwheels

Roast Beef Pinwheels

Made with prepared horseradish, roast beef, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours

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 hot brie dip

Hot Brie Dip

Made with onion, garlic, Brie cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bread

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mediterranean almond dip

Mediterranean Almond Dip

Made with crackers or pita bread rounds, olive oil or almond oil, garlic, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, ground cayenne pepper, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for midget sweet pickles

Midget Sweet Pickles

Made with cinnamon sticks, cucumbers, salt, powdered alum, vinegar, sugar, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for savory parmesan and fennel biscotti

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


recipe for honey mustard chex mix

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

recipe for chile relleno bites

Chile Relleno Bites

Made with Tabasco sauce, green chiles, Cheddar cheese, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for savory ricotta cheesecake

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


recipe for empanadas de chorizo con papas

Empanadas De Chorizo Con Papas

Made with oil, water, chorizo, potato, masa harina, flour, salt, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked potato strips

Baked Potato Strips

Made with salt, black pepper, potatoes, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beef tidbits

Beef Tidbits

Made with smoked beef, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, onion, chives


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cream cheese and sauerkraut spread

Cream Cheese And Sauerkraut Spread

Made with bread or bagel chips, sauerkraut juice, bacon, garlic, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, tomato, skim milk, chives, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked stuffed clams

Baked Stuffed Clams

Made with lemon pepper, olive oil, clam shells, clams, crab meat, bread crumbs, sweet onion, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for saratoga chips

Saratoga Chips

Made with non-stick cooking spray, black pepper, baking potatoes, vegetable oil, chili powder, cumin, ground red pepper, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for delicious bisquick sausage squares

Delicious Bisquick Sausage Squares

Made with chopped green chilies, baking mix, milk, mayonnaise, Italian pork sausage, onion, egg, Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot slow cooker hamburger dip

Hot Slow Cooker Hamburger Dip

Made with sugar, parsley, oregano, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stuffed garlic bread

Stuffed Garlic Bread

Made with artichoke hearts, parsley, french bread, butter, garlic, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, lemon pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fish cake tempura (satsuma-age)

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

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

recipe for cajun appetizer meatballs

Cajun Appetizer Meatballs

Made with barbecue sauce, egg, ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for california crab melt

California Crab Melt

Made with sourdough or French bread, crab meat, mayonnaise, green onions, Swiss cheese, garlic salt, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for velveeta broccoli dip

Velveeta Broccoli Dip

Made with garlic powder, frozen chopped broccoli, pasteurized process cheese spread

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 frijoles con queso dip

Frijoles Con Queso Dip

Made with tortilla chips, refried beans, salsa, Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hot italian sausage hors d' oeuvres

Slow Cooker Hot Italian Sausage Hors D' Oeuvres

Made with tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion, green bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, crushed red pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 peppercorn marinated shrimp

Peppercorn Marinated Shrimp

Made with red onion, capers, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon, olive oil, shrimp, bay leaves


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for classic clams casino

Classic Clams Casino

Made with bacon, bread crumbs, butter, red bell peppers, parsley, green onions, cayenne pepper, littleneck clams

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chipotle restaurant style guacamole

Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole

Made with garlic, salt, avocado, red onion, lime, jalapeno, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for too easy slow cooker tamale dip

Too Easy Slow Cooker Tamale Dip

Made with chili without beans, tamales, picante sauce, cheese, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bastrop louisiana caviar

Bastrop Louisiana Caviar

Made with tortilla chips, Italian salad dressing, garlic, onions, blackeyed peas, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, pimento


Time:   over 5 hours


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 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 potato crostini with smoked salmon

Potato Crostini With Smoked Salmon

Made with white horseradish, potatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for sensational scallop hors d'oeuvres

Sensational Scallop Hors D'Oeuvres

Made with salt and pepper, scallops, olive oil, onion, vinegar, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for meatballs in a zesty champagne sauce

Meatballs In A Zesty Champagne Sauce

Made with champagne or port wine, grape jelly, ground beef, butter, salt, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for parmesan deviled eggs

Parmesan Deviled Eggs

Made with parsley, cayenne pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, vinegar, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, salt, white pepper


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 phyllo sausage and cheese triangles

Phyllo Sausage And Cheese Triangles

Made with spaghetti sauce, margarine or butter, bulk hot Italian or pork sausage, onion, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, frozen phyllo dough

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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