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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 sun dried tomato quiche

Sun Dried Tomato Quiche

Made with butter, potato, sun dried tomatoes, green onion, eggs, whipping cream, garlic, smoked ham

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 bloody mary bites

Bloody Mary Bites

Made with kosher salt, cherry tomatoes, vodka

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for salsa yucateca de habaneros

Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros

Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for abacus lobster scallion shooters

Abacus Lobster Scallion Shooters

Made with sesame oil, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger, lobster meat, tamari soy sauce, sambal chili sauce, scallions, mint

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for zucchini pickle relish

Zucchini Pickle Relish

Made with onions, salt, white vinegar, sugar, nutmeg, dry mustard, turmeric, cornstarch, black pepper, celery salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for hot and spicy cajun nut mix

Hot And Spicy Cajun Nut Mix

Made with pecans, butter, salt, paprika, red cayenne pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, white pepper, walnuts

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for diablo dip

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


recipe for appetizer roll-ups platter with roast beef or ham and turkey

Appetizer Roll-Ups Platter With Roast Beef or Ham And Turkey

Made with fresh cilantro or parsley, banana peppers, garlic, cooked roast beef, cream cheese, carrot, zucchini, dill weed, fully cooked ham


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for camelback inn's spinach, artichoke, and poblano dip

Camelback Inn's Spinach, Artichoke, And Poblano Dip

Made with poblano chile, Cholula sauce, pepperjack cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, prepared horseradish, artichoke hearts, green chiles...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for heavenly chocolate honey dip

Heavenly Chocolate Honey Dip

Made with vanilla extract, sour cream, honey, cocoa powder


Time:   under 30 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 curry tuna salad dip

Curry Tuna Salad Dip

Made with crackers, tuna, olive oil, mayonnaise, curry powder, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sun dried tomato pesto torte

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Torte

Made with tomato paste, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tomato crab dip

Tomato Crab Dip

A tangy, creamy dip loaded with flaked crab meat. Makes an easy appetizer and the recipe can be doubled.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab rangoon

Crab Rangoon

Made with egg roll wrappers, salt, cream cheese, crab meat, garlic powder, onion powder, white wine, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
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 havarti and tomato cheesecake

Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake

Made with oil from sun-dried tomatoes, buttery crackers, butter, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, eggs, Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ajil-e moshkel gosha

Ajil-e Moshkel Gosha

Made with roasted chickpeas, raw almonds, pistachio nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, raisins, dried apricots, dried peaches


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black olive salsa

Black Olive Salsa

Mix it up with a flavorful black olive salsa. With ripe tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy kick, this salsa is your new go-to dip.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cheerio snack mix

Cheerio Snack Mix

Made with Cheerios, raisins, salted peanuts, butter, miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for honey peanut butter popcorn

Honey Peanut Butter Popcorn

Step up your snack game with this honey peanut butter popcorn recipe. This delicious treat takes classic popcorn and elevates it with a sweet and nutty coating made from...

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


recipe for syrian hummus with meat

Syrian Hummus With Meat

Made with onion, ground meat, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pickled onions

Pickled Onions

Made with bay leaves, red peppers, pickling onions, pickling salt, sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, pickling spice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pimento cheese stuffed pickled peppers

Pimento Cheese Stuffed Pickled Peppers

Made with vegetable oil, buttermilk, black pepper, pickled jalapeno peppers, pimiento cheese, flour, cornmeal, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for indonesian lamb kebabs

Indonesian Lamb Kebabs

Made with ground coriander, ground ginger, vinegar, oil, leg or shoulder of lamb, peanuts, peanut oil, onion, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 slow cooker goat cheese and black bean dip

Slow Cooker Goat Cheese And Black Bean Dip

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, goat cheese, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker meatless chili con queso

Slow Cooker Meatless Chili con Queso

Made with Velveeta, diced tomatoes with green chiles, green onions, ground coriander, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for peanut butter butterscotch popcorn

Peanut Butter Butterscotch Popcorn

Made with peanut butter, corn syrup, butterscotch chips, popcorn

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caramel peanuts

Caramel Peanuts

Transform cocktail hour into a gourmet affair with these exquisite caramel peanuts - edible proof that even snacks can flaunt their haute couture.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cinnamon toast pretzels

Cinnamon Toast Pretzels

Made with cinnamon chips, cinnamon, pretzel nubs, oil, sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for swiss scallops

Swiss Scallops

Made with bread rounds or melba toast, mayonnaise, butter, bay scallops, lemon zest, dill, garlic, Swiss or Gruyere cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for outstanding fruit dip

Outstanding Fruit Dip

Made with marshmallow creme, sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for popcorn fudge

Popcorn Fudge

Made with corn syrup, marshmallow creme, popcorn, chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for root beer popcorn balls

Root Beer Popcorn Balls

Made with salt, root beer extract, popped popcorn, peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for garbage snack

Garbage Snack

Made with Rice Krispies cereal, Cap'n Crunch cereal, pretzels, peanuts, almonds, white chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 pork and ham sauerkraut balls with mustard sauce

Pork And Ham Sauerkraut Balls With Mustard Sauce

Made with margarine or butter, ground pork, onion, smoked ham, all-purpose flour, dry mustard, red pepper sauce, milk, parsley, sauerkraut

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 mexican black-eyed pea dip

Mexican Black-Eyed Pea Dip

This dip features a mix of black-eyed peas, corn, and diced tomatoes with chopped red bell pepper, onions, and spicy jalapenos.


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ladies luncheon favorite

Ladies Luncheon Favorite

Made with sour cream, pastry shells, crab meat, water chestnuts, ripe olives, green onions or chives, almonds, salad dressing, celery, garlic salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for smoky cheese fondue

Smoky Cheese Fondue

Made with smoked Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, Asiago cheese, flour, dry mustard, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, sourdough bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for abondigas venezolanas (venezuelan meatballs)

Abondigas Venezolanas (Venezuelan Meatballs)

Made with ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, wheat germ, dried mint, fresh mint, salt and pepper, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for creamy vegetable pinwheels

Creamy Vegetable Pinwheels

Made with carrots, black olives, red or green bell peppers, cream cheese, Ranch salad dressing mix, green onions, flour tortillas, celery


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for chicken nugget casserole

Chicken Nugget Casserole

Made with Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, frozen chicken nuggets, Parmesan cheese, spaghetti sauce


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hot bacon cheese dip

Slow Cooker Hot Bacon Cheese Dip

Made with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, onion, prepared mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for green onion dip

Green Onion Dip

Made with salt, sour cream, green onion, garlic, cayenne or crushed hot pepper, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours





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