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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 slow cooker sweet and sour kielbasa sausage

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Kielbasa Sausage

Made with kielbasa sausage, hot pepper sauce, onions, butter, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
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 chilled asparagus with mustard sauce dip

Chilled Asparagus With Mustard Sauce Dip

Made with pepper, green onions, spicy mustard, sour cream, mayonnaise, asparagus

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for barbecued porcupine meatballs

Barbecued Porcupine Meatballs

Classic ground beef and rice porcupine meatballs that are served in a tangy barbecue sauce. Great as an entree or make smaller meatballs for an appetizer version.

Method:   stovetop
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

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recipe for fluffy fruit dip

Fluffy Fruit Dip

Made with assorted fruit, marshmallow fluff, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 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 salmon log

Salmon Log

Made with pecans, red or pink salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheesy fried olives

Cheesy Fried Olives

Made with Parmesan cheese, Sicilian olives, flour, egg, breadcrumbs, oil, Kalamata olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rock crab cakes with sherry mustard mayonnaise

Rock Crab Cakes with Sherry Mustard Mayonnaise

Made with eggs, mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, green onions, cayenne pepper, panko bread crumbs, dill, basil, onion powder, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham and cheese brunch bites

Ham And Cheese Brunch Bites

Made with garlic, salt, fresh parsley, baking mix, ham, sharp Cheddar cheese, onion, Parmesan cheese, egg, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cheese and bacon triangles

Cheese and Bacon Triangles

Made with salsa and sour cream, bacon bits, American cheese, flour tortillas


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom bacon pate

Mushroom Bacon Pate

Made with dried rosemary, salt, dry bread crumbs, fresh mushrooms, bacon, onion, celery, cream cheese, eggs, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for artichoke nibbles

Artichoke Nibbles

Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, hot red pepper sauce, marinated artichoke hearts, yellow onion, garlic, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, dried oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for taffy apple dip

Taffy Apple Dip

Made with peanuts, vanilla extract, cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker artichoke crab dip

Slow Cooker Artichoke Crab Dip

Made with pita breads, cream cheese, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, green onion, artichoke heart

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for luby's stuffed jalapenos

Luby's Stuffed Jalapenos

Made with mayonnaise, pimiento, jalapenos, cream cheese, dried chives


Time:   under 30 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 crab and cucumber rolls

Crab and Cucumber Rolls

Made with Tabasco sauce, sugar, salt, cucumber, crab meat, mayonnaise, onion


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mushroom croustades

Mushroom Croustades

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, parsley, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 roasted corn and tomatillo salsa

Roasted Corn And Tomatillo Salsa

Made with salt, sugar, white wine vinegar, corn on the cob, tomatillos, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, cilantro, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for garlic dill dip

Garlic Dill Dip

Made with garlic, parsley, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill

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

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 chayote salsa

Chayote Salsa

Made with chayotes, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, limes, seasoning

Method:   stovetop
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 crab cakes with warm remoulade sauce

Crab Cakes With Warm Remoulade Sauce

Made with white or yellow onion, celery, garlic, parsley, green onions, onion, lump or claw crab meat, bread crumbs, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for spicy tuna dip

Spicy Tuna Dip

Made with mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce , tuna in water, jalapeno peppers, jalapeno pepper juice, Jalapeno hot pepper sauce


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for salmon-spinach party dip

Salmon-Spinach Party Dip

Made with vegetables and crackers, lemon peel, salmon, frozen chopped spinach, plain nonfat yogurt, mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, dried basil, dried dill weed


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for guacamole with cottage cheese

Guacamole With Cottage Cheese

Made with tortilla chips, avocado, cottage cheese, lime juice, scallions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt and pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab and avocado cocktail

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


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 crab bruschetta

Crab Bruschetta

Made with fresh basil, goat cheese, artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, lump crabmeat, sea salt and pepper, sourdough bread, olive oil, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low carb bacon cheese dip

Low Carb Bacon Cheese Dip

Looking for a tasty yet low-carb dip? Try this bacon cheese dip made with blue cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream. It's creamy, a bit spicy, and loaded with crumbled bacon...


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pepperoni and cream cheese pinwheels

Pepperoni And Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Made with parsley, chili powder, flour tortillas, pepperoni, Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheese, cream cheese, dried minced onions, garlic salt, black pepper...


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beefy bear claws

Beefy Bear Claws

Made with lemon pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, cheese, ground beef, refrigerator biscuits

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fried pickles in pink dipping sauce

Fried Pickles In Pink Dipping Sauce

Made with dill pickle chips, buttermilk, tapioca starch, corn meal, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for caramel chocolate pretzels

Caramel Chocolate Pretzels

Made with semisweet chocolate, vegetable oil, caramels, water, pretzel nuggets

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for jalapeno bottle caps

Jalapeno Bottle Caps

Made with jalapeno peppers, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, eggs, beer, vegetable oil

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy vanilla dip

Creamy Vanilla Dip

Made with whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix, milk, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mushroom and chorizo quesadillas

Mushroom And Chorizo Quesadillas

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, scallions, mushrooms, salt, black pepper, chorizo sausage, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spinach-feta aioli on crostini

Spinach-Feta Aioli On Crostini

Made with baguette, ground red pepper, creamed spinach, mayonnaise, feta cheese, garlic

Method:   oven, microwave
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 ham and cheddar-stuffed french bread

Ham And Cheddar-Stuffed French Bread

Made with frozen broccoli, bread flour, rapid rise yeast, salt, water, olive or vegetable oil, sharp Cheddar cheese, ham

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for feta-stuffed artichoke bottoms

Feta-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

Made with roasted red bell peppers, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, artichoke bottoms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 reuben quesadillas

Reuben Quesadillas

Made with oil, Swiss cheese, flour tortillas, Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polenta hors d'oeuvres with sausage & basil

Polenta Hors D'Oeuvres With Sausage & Basil

Made with salt, yellow polenta, red onion, olive oil, sweet Italian sausage links, tomato and basil sauce, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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





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