Made with garlic salt, sour cream, cream of celery soup, frozen chopped broccoli, Mexican Velveeta cheese, Velveeta cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
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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Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Dip
Asian Cicadas
Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip
Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Refried Bean And Beef Dip
Made with garlic salt, taco sauce, ground beef, refried beans, American cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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Garlic Dill Dip
Made with garlic, parsley, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill
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
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Refried Beans
Made with olive oil, onion, tomato, Serrano chile, dried oregano, salt, chicken broth, portobello mushrooms, fresh cilantro, Monterey Jack or Oaxaca...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mixed Pickles
Made with cucumbers, carrots, celery, red bell peppers, hot red pepper, cauliflower, pickling onions, salt, water, mustard seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Pickle Mix
Made with zucchini, carrots, onions, canning salt, peppers, water, fresh jalapeno peppers or dried red pepper pods, sugar, prepared horseradish
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Oysters
Made with french bread, oysters, salt and pepper, plum tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, olive oil, cumin, jalapeno pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab And Avocado Cocktail
Made with salt, crab meat, avocados, jalapeno chilies, tomato, lime juice, olive or vegetable oil, onion, fresh cilantro, garlic
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramelized Almonds
Made with sugar, butter, slivered blanched almonds
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon And Egg Croquettes
Made with eggs, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, pepper, nutmeg, bacon bits, egg, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Jalapeno Pie
Made with non-stick cooking spray, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cowboy Caviar
Made with tortilla chips or large corn chips, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, frozen black-eyed peas, green onions or finely chopped onion, red or green bell pepper, green chili peppers...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Deep Fried Egg Sandwiches
Made with fritter batter, hoagie rolls, red pepper, shortening, eggs, cream, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Frijoles Con Queso Dip
Made with tortilla chips, refried beans, salsa, Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Jazzy Jezabel Sauce
Made with crackers, dry mustard, horseradish, pineapple topping or preserves, apple jelly, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Shrimp Satay With Ginger And Lime & Peanut Sauce
Made with lime, olive oil, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, shrimp, wooden skewers, canola oil, garlic
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mini Bagels With Crab Spread
Made with chives or parsley, miniature bagels, cream cheese, chili sauce, crab meat, prepared horseradish
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Oysters Poached In White Wine
Made with garlic, fresh parsley, dried chervil, oysters, white wine, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, dried thyme
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Bastrop Louisiana Caviar
Made with tortilla chips, Italian salad dressing, garlic, onions, blackeyed peas, green bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, pimento
Time: over 5 hours
Firecrackers (Pickled Carrots)
Made with dried chiles, baby carrots, water, sugar, cider vinegar, onion powder, mustard seeds, kosher salt, crushed red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Glazed Salami
Made with prepared mustard, hard salami, orange marmalade, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Goat Cheese And Pistachio Guacamole
Made with garlic, avocados, goat cheese, pistachio nuts, fresh cilantro, crushed red pepper flakes
Time: under 30 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
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
Chilled Asparagus With Mustard Sauce Dip
Made with pepper, green onions, spicy mustard, sour cream, mayonnaise, asparagus
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Garlic Baguettes
Made with French baguette, salt, black pepper, garlic, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Salmon Risotto Cakes
Made with egg yolk, salt and freshly ground black pepper, salmon, olive oil, risotto rice, spring onions, dry white wine, vegetable or fish stock, frozen peas, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ranch Spinach Dip
Made with vegetable sticks, French bread, ranch dip mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, water chestnuts
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tapas Espanolas
Made with flour, salt, butter, Spanish paprika, water, milk, Serrano ham, piquillo peppers OR roasted red peppers, tetilla cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Cheese Squares
Made with white bread, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheesy Fried Olives
Made with Parmesan cheese, Sicilian olives, flour, egg, breadcrumbs, oil, Kalamata olives
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, And Smoked Gouda Bruschetta
Made with olive oil, garlic, French bread, andouille sausage, shrimp, Gouda cheese, onion, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bologna Salad Sandwich Spread
Made with eggs, bologna, salad dressing, pickle relish
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Cucumber-Dill Sandwiches
Made with sandwich bread, seasoned salt, cucumber, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dried chives, dill weed
Time: under 30 minutes
Tapas: Roasted Almonds with Cayenne and Cumin
Made with sea salt, olive oil, almonds, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, butter
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Diablo Dip
Made with green chilies, avocados, salt, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, Cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Yucatan Salsa
Made with salt, cilantro, red onion, sour orange or lime juice, tomatoes, radishes, habanero chili
Time: under 30 minutes
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