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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 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 hummus roll-ups

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

recipe for italian pretzels

Italian Pretzels

Made with miniature pretzel twists, butter or margarine, spaghetti sauce mix, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for monster mash party mix

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

recipe for grilled ginger garlic bread

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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recipe for cold beer shrimp

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

recipe for stuffed clams

Stuffed Clams

Made with clam shells, bread crumbs, garlic, onion, parsley, fresh oregano, salt, olive oil, clams

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked stuffed quahogs

Baked Stuffed Quahogs

Made with parsley, garlic powder, quahogs, oil, onions, celery, dry white bread, crushed red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pickled cauliflower

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

recipe for roasted garlic and jalapeno spread

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

recipe for olive and tomato dip

Olive And Tomato Dip

Made with salt, brown sugar, capers, olives, tomato, jalapeno, white onion, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dog bones for kids

Dog Bones for Kids

Made with graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, dry milk, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jello popcorn balls

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

recipe for slow cooker velveeta cheese and spinach dip

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


recipe for high rollers

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

recipe for smoked salmon and chive cheesecake

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

recipe for macedonian feta cheese spread

Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread

Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for ritz cracker spread

Ritz Cracker Spread

Made with Cool Whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar, crushed pineapple


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for veal-stuffed mushrooms

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

recipe for marinated slow cooker chicken tenders

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


recipe for hot spinach and bacon dip

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

recipe for thai crab salad phyllo cups

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

recipe for cajun oysters

Cajun Oysters

Made with oysters, flour, black pepper, seasoned salt, garlic, paprika, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, shortening

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker ground beef pizza dip

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

recipe for green chile tortilla roll-ups

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

recipe for day lilly dillies

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


recipe for asian beef nachos

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

recipe for marshmallow creme apple dip

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

recipe for classic blt dip

Classic BLT Dip

Made with fresh parsley, crackers, lettuce, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for green chili quiche squares

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

recipe for escargot and spinach traume

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

recipe for chocolate-drizzled popcorn

Chocolate-Drizzled Popcorn

Made with chocolate chips, popcorn, salt, white chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for tuna avocado spread

Tuna Avocado Spread

Made with assorted crackers, hot pepper sauce, onion, tuna, avocado, lemon juice, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black olive dip

Black Olive Dip

Made with curry powder, parsley, longhorn cheese, mayonnaise, black olives, green onions


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple brickle dip

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


recipe for chocolate caramel fondue

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

recipe for lemon pepper cashews

Lemon Pepper Cashews

Made with salt, lemon, sugar, cashews, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot and sweet pickle relish

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


recipe for three day lime pickles

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

recipe for kool-aid pickles

Kool-Aid Pickles

Made with unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid, water, dill pickles, sugar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for tuna deviled eggs

Tuna Deviled Eggs

Made with onion, hard boiled eggs, tuna, salt, black pepper, salad dressing, mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas firecrackers

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

recipe for spam fingers

Spam Fingers

Made with tartar sauce or ketchup, soda cracker crumbs, Spam, egg, milk, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apricot cheese dip

Apricot Cheese Dip

Made with brandy, almonds, almond extract, sour cream, cream cheese, apricot preserves


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for brigtsen's crab ravigote

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

recipe for cold creamy crab dip

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

recipe for buca di beppo's mozzarella caprese

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


recipe for alaskan shrimp mousse

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

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 deviled clams

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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