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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 broccoli cheese dip

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Dip

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

recipe for asian cicadas

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

recipe for slow cooker hot crab dip

Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip

Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker refried bean and beef dip

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

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

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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 muffaletta relish

Muffaletta Relish

Made with kalamata olives, pimiento, celery, carrot, scallions, garlic, capers, parsley, oregano, lemon juice


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for portobello mushrooms stuffed with refried beans

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


recipe for mixed pickles

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

recipe for hot pickle mix

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

recipe for tamari almonds

Tamari Almonds

Made with almonds, tamari sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mexican oysters

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

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 caramelized almonds

Caramelized Almonds

Made with sugar, butter, slivered blanched almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon and egg croquettes

Bacon And Egg Croquettes

Made with eggs, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, pepper, nutmeg, bacon bits, egg, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 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 jalapeno pie

Jalapeno Pie

Made with non-stick cooking spray, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cowboy caviar

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


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 deep fried egg sandwiches

Deep Fried Egg Sandwiches

Made with fritter batter, hoagie rolls, red pepper, shortening, eggs, cream, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot sausage appetizers

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


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 jazzy jezabel sauce

Jazzy Jezabel Sauce

Made with crackers, dry mustard, horseradish, pineapple topping or preserves, apple jelly, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled shrimp satay with ginger and lime & peanut sauce

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


recipe for mini bagels with crab spread

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

recipe for oysters poached in white wine

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

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 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 firecrackers (pickled carrots)

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

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 glazed salami

Glazed Salami

Made with prepared mustard, hard salami, orange marmalade, brown sugar

Method:   oven
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 goat cheese and pistachio guacamole

Goat Cheese And Pistachio Guacamole

Made with garlic, avocados, goat cheese, pistachio nuts, fresh cilantro, crushed red pepper flakes


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for olive garden's bruschetta cannellini

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

recipe for slow cooker beef and bean nacho dip

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

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 grilled garlic baguettes

Grilled Garlic Baguettes

Made with French baguette, salt, black pepper, garlic, olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salmon risotto cakes

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

recipe for ranch spinach dip

Ranch Spinach Dip

Made with vegetable sticks, French bread, ranch dip mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, water chestnuts


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tapas espanolas

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

recipe for bacon cheese squares

Bacon Cheese Squares

Made with white bread, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 andouille sausage, shrimp, and smoked gouda bruschetta

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

recipe for bologna salad sandwich spread

Bologna Salad Sandwich Spread

Made with eggs, bologna, salad dressing, pickle relish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cucumber-dill sandwiches

Cucumber-Dill Sandwiches

Made with sandwich bread, seasoned salt, cucumber, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dried chives, dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tapas: roasted almonds with cayenne and cumin

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

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 yucatan salsa

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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