Made with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, green bell pepper, tomato soup, cream cheese, gelatin, cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, celery, yellow onion
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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Shrimp Mousse
Bagna Cauda (Italian Anchovy Dip)
Made with salt, black pepper, sugar, butter, mushroom, garlic, anchovy fillets, heavy cream, Mozzarella cheese, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Olive And Jarlsberg Cheese Dip
Made with salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, black olives, green olives, jarlsberg cheese, scallions, lemon juice
Time: under 30 minutes
Passover Gefilte Fish Mousse
Made with eggs, salt and pepper, gefilte fish, walnuts, cream or milk, matzoh meal, butter or margarine, lemon juice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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Crab Rangoon with Plum Sauce
Made with vinegar, ketchup, crab meat, cream cheese, A-1 steak sauce, garlic powder, wonton skins, plum preserves, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with boursin cheese, mushrooms, butter
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Disney Sgt. Preston's Yukon Saloon Nachos
Made with scallions, tortilla chips, refired beans, cheese sauce, jalapeno peppers, black olives, onion, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, jack cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cinnamon Trail Mix
Made with cinnamon, brown sugar, margarine, toasted oat cereal, hexagon-shaped corn cereal, pretzel bits, raisins, sunflower seeds
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ham Pineapple Cheese Spread
Made with chopped pecans, chunked ham, cream cheese, crushed pineapple
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Zesty Smokies
Made with lil smokies cocktail sausages, chili sauce, cranberry sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Cinnamon Toast Pretzels
Made with cinnamon chips, cinnamon, pretzel nubs, oil, sugar
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Brie Dip
Made with onion, garlic, Brie cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bread
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Chile Relleno Bites
Made with Tabasco sauce, green chiles, Cheddar cheese, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vegetarian Hot Reuben Dip
Made with sauerkraut, American cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, meatless corned beef, party rye bread
Method: microwave, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Roasted Pepper Pesto Cheesecake
Made with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, ground red pepper, egg, all-purpose flour, sour cream, French bread baguette, roasted red bell pepper strips
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Tuna Foldovers
Made with paprika, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, refrigerated biscuits, tuna in water, cheddar or American cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Party Pizza
Made with Worcestershire sauce, oregano, English muffins, pork sausage, ground beef, onion, processed cheese product, pizza sauce, party rye bread
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chayote Salsa
Made with chayotes, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, limes, seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Cantonese Shrimp Toast
Made with sandwich bread, shrimp, all-purpose flour, baking powder, eggs, vegetable oil, fresh ginger root
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Potato Strips
Made with salt, black pepper, potatoes, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab Mousse
Made with black pepper, lemon juice, non-stick cooking spray, unflavored gelatin, skim milk, Neufchatel cheese, yogurt, crab meat, celery, green onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Chicken Spinners
Made with flour tortillas, green chiles, cream cheese, cooked, shredded chicken breasts, sharp Cheddar cheese, green onions, stuffed green olives, black olives
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet And Spicy Popcorn
Made with microwave popcorn, butter, brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca
Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 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
Beef Tidbits
Made with smoked beef, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, onion, chives
Time: over 5 hours
Crab-Stuffed Jalapenos
Made with green bell pepper, onions, cracker meal, egg, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Hamburger Shortcakes
Made with ketchup or tomato sauce, ground beef, mustard, salt, dried savory, biscuit mix, milk
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stuffed Garlic Bread
Made with artichoke hearts, parsley, french bread, butter, garlic, sesame seeds, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, monterey jack cheese, lemon pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bbq Meatballs And Smokies
Made with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, onion salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, eggs, cocktail smokies, tomato sauce, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Crescent Pizza-wiches
Made with margarine, Mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, refrigerated crescent roll dough
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Savory Spinach Cheesecake
Made with light cream, nutmeg, bread crumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, onion, vegetable oil, mushrooms, cream cheese, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Cajun Appetizer Meatballs
Made with barbecue sauce, egg, ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Escargot In Wine
Made with chives, tarragon, escargot, garlic, red wine, black pepper, butter, parsley
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Apricot Cheese Dip
Made with brandy, almonds, almond extract, sour cream, cream cheese, apricot preserves
Time: 30-60 minutes
Olive Garden's Marinated Peppers
Made with fresh parsley, fresh basil, red bell peppers, green bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, garlic, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, bread
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramel Chocolate Pretzels
Made with semisweet chocolate, vegetable oil, caramels, water, pretzel nuggets
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Tuna Dip
Made with cucumber rounds, corn chips, tuna, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salsa jalapeno, crushed red pepper
Time: 1-2 hours
Carolina Pickled Shrimp
Made with red onions, oil, ketchup, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, dry mustard, hot pepper sauce, shrimp
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Popcorn Trail Mix
Made with non-stick cooking spray, butter or margarine, honey, microwave popcorn, granola, oats, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, sunflower kernels
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sesame Crusted Pan Seared Scallops
Made with sea scallops, fresh ginger, garlic, green onion, cilantro leaves, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, canola oil, sake
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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