Made with cucumbers, carrots, celery, red bell peppers, hot red pepper, cauliflower, pickling onions, salt, water, mustard seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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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Mixed Pickles
Hummus Roll-Ups
Made with lemon, cumin, salt and pepper, olive oil, lavash, roasted red peppers, English cucumber, tomatoes, romaine or red leaf lettuce
Time: under 30 minutes
Italian Pretzels
Made with miniature pretzel twists, butter or margarine, spaghetti sauce mix, Parmesan cheese
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Monster Mash Party Mix
This snack mix has a little something for everyone. Popcorn, M&Ms, peanuts, raisins, and Reese's Pieces. Party not included.
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Ginger Garlic Bread
Made with French or Italian bread, butter, garlic, ginger, salt, ground red pepper
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Cold Beer Shrimp
Made with coarse or kosher salt, fresh cilantro leaves, beer, large shrimp, olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, Tabasco sauce, tomato, ginger root
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stuffed Clams
Made with clam shells, bread crumbs, garlic, onion, parsley, fresh oregano, salt, olive oil, clams
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Stuffed Quahogs
Made with parsley, garlic powder, quahogs, oil, onions, celery, dry white bread, crushed red pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pickled Cauliflower
Made with Dried red pepper, turmeric, cauliflower, pickling onions, canning salt, vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Garlic And Jalapeno Spread
Made with habanero pasilla powdered blend, black pepper, vegetable oil, salt, garlic, balsamic vinegar, jalapenos, parsley, olive oil
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Olive And Tomato Dip
Made with salt, brown sugar, capers, olives, tomato, jalapeno, white onion, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Dog Bones for Kids
Made with graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, dry milk, honey
Time: under 30 minutes
Jello Popcorn Balls
Create a fun and flavorsome snack with these jello popcorn balls. This recipe pairs popped popcorn with a gelatin mixture, forming colorful balls that last for days. A cheerful...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Velveeta Cheese And Spinach Dip
Made with black pepper, Velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, half and half, chopped frozen spinach, onion, Tabasco hot sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
High Rollers
Made with artichoke hearts, flour tortillas, cream cheese, turkey breast, Swiss cheese, ranch salad dressing, spinach, black olives, red bell pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Salmon and Chive Cheesecake
Made with red bell pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, cream cheese, eggs, milk, salt, Parmesan cheese, jarlsberg or swiss cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread
Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers
Time: 2-5 hours
Ritz Cracker Spread
Made with Cool Whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar, crushed pineapple
Time: 1-2 hours
Veal-Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, mushrooms, butter, shallots, fresh thyme, ground veal, egg, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Marinated Slow Cooker Chicken Tenders
Made with seasoned salt, salt, chicken tenders, Italian salad dressing, vegetable oil, flour
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hot Spinach And Bacon Dip
Made with bacon, mozzarella cheese, frozen spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Thai Crab Salad Phyllo Cups
Made with vegetable oil, lime or lemon juice, sugar, fish or soy sauce, peanut butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce, crabmeat, english cucumber, red bell pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Cajun Oysters
Made with oysters, flour, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, paprika, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, shortening
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Ground Beef Pizza Dip
Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, pizza sauce, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, cornstarch
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Green Chile Tortilla Roll-Ups
Made with salsa, flour tortillas, diced green chiles, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, green onion, ripe olives, hot pepper sauce
Time: 30-60 minutes
Day Lilly Dillies
Made with celery seed, day lily buds, hot red pepper pods, garlic, white vinegar, water, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Asian Beef Nachos
Made with Vietnamese chili garlic sauce, Monterey jack cheese, pot roast, roasted yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, green onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Marshmallow Creme Apple Dip
Why is this dip so perfect for apples? The tart flavor of the apple is deliciously contrasted by the sweet marshmallow creme. It's also delicious with cookies or graham...
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic BLT Dip
Made with fresh parsley, crackers, lettuce, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Chili Quiche Squares
Made with garlic powder, salt, dry mustard, salad croutons, green chilies, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Escargot And Spinach Traume
Made with water, fresh spinach, snails, feta cheese, garlic, onion, pine nuts, salt, Pernod, romaine lettuce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chocolate-Drizzled Popcorn
Made with chocolate chips, popcorn, salt, white chocolate chips
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tuna Avocado Spread
Made with assorted crackers, hot pepper sauce, onion, tuna, avocado, lemon juice, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Black Olive Dip
Made with curry powder, parsley, longhorn cheese, mayonnaise, black olives, green onions
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Brickle Dip
Made with apples, cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract, almond brickle chips or Skors Chips or toffee chips
Time: under 30 minutes
Chocolate Caramel Fondue
Made with angel food cake, pound cake, sweetened condensed milk, caramel ice cream topping, unsweetened chocolate, cookies, fruit, berries
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemon Pepper Cashews
Made with salt, lemon, sugar, cashews, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot And Sweet Pickle Relish
Made with mustard seed, celery seed, cider vinegar, cucumbers, hot peppers, onions, green bell pepper, salt, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Three Day Lime Pickles
Made with salt, pickling seed, cucumbers, lime, water, sugar, apple cider vinegar, whole cloves, celery seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Kool-Aid Pickles
Made with unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid, water, dill pickles, sugar
Time: over 5 hours
Tuna Deviled Eggs
Made with onion, hard boiled eggs, tuna, salt, black pepper, salad dressing, mustard
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas Firecrackers
Made with chives, pepperoncini salad peppers, non-stick cooking spray, Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, phyllo pastry, chicken breast half
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spam Fingers
Made with tartar sauce or ketchup, soda cracker crumbs, Spam, egg, milk, all-purpose flour
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Apricot Cheese Dip
Made with brandy, almonds, almond extract, sour cream, cream cheese, apricot preserves
Time: 30-60 minutes
Brigtsen's Crab Ravigote
Made with Creole mustard, prepared horseradish, Tabasco sauce, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, hard-cooked egg, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cooked jumbo lump crab...
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cold Creamy Crab Dip
Made with crackers, almonds, crab meat, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, hot sauce, paprika, ranch dressing mix, salt and freshly ground black pepper
Time: 30-60 minutes
Buca Di Beppo's Mozzarella Caprese
Made with salt, oregano, garlic, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, roasted red bell pepper,, roasted yellow bell pepper, fresh basil, olive oil
Time: under 30 minutes
Alaskan Shrimp Mousse
Made with sour cream, green bell pepper, celery, green onion, red bell pepper, chili sauce, salt, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, unflavored gelatin
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Caramel Chocolate Pretzels
Made with semisweet chocolate, vegetable oil, caramels, water, pretzel nuggets
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Deviled Clams
Made with bacon, hot pepper sauce, cherrystone clams, water, green bell pepper, onion, butter or margarine, bread crumbs, dried thyme, dried marjoram
Time: 30-60 minutes
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