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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 big sandwich spread

Big Sandwich Spread

Made with French bread, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 slow cooker cajun pecans

Slow Cooker Cajun Pecans

Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


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 green chile corn dip

Slow Cooker Green Chile Corn Dip

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, garlic, Monterey jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, creamed corn, corn kernels, diced green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

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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 savory parmesan and fennel biscotti

Savory Parmesan and Fennel Biscotti

Made with pine nuts, flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese, fennel seed

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chile relleno bites

Chile Relleno Bites

Made with Tabasco sauce, green chiles, Cheddar cheese, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for savory ricotta cheesecake

Savory Ricotta Cheesecake

Made with black pepper, salt, orange peel, garlic, fresh basil, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled seafood flautas

Grilled Seafood Flautas

Made with tomato sauce or salsa, crab meat, green onions, Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, artichoke hearts, flour tortillas, butter or margarine

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chayote salsa

Chayote Salsa

Made with chayotes, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, limes, seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cantonese shrimp toast

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

recipe for escabeche (pickled vegetables)

Escabeche (Pickled Vegetables)

Made with garlic, yellow onion, carrots, black peppercorns, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried marjoram, bay leaves, salt, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 sweet and spicy popcorn

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

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 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 butterscotch apple dip

Butterscotch Apple Dip

Made with apple wedges, ground cinnamon, white vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch flavored chips, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for indonesian pork satay with peanut dipping sauce

Indonesian Pork Satay With Peanut Dipping Sauce

Made with brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, black pepper, orange juice, peanut oil or melted butter, pork, peanuts

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

recipe for fried crab fingers

Fried Crab Fingers

Made with salt, crab claws, egg, flour, evaporated milk, celery seed, seafood seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 alligator appetizer

Alligator Appetizer

Made with alligator meat, onions, green onions, celery, green bell peppers, garlic, fresh basil, fresh thyme, oregano, bay leaf


Time:   30-60 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 caramelized vidalia onion dip

Caramelized Vidalia Onion Dip

Made with pita chips, hot pepper sauce, sour cream, Vidalia onions, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper, cream cheese, mayonnaise


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 ham-olive-cheese pinwheels

Ham-Olive-Cheese Pinwheels

Made with green olives, cream cheese, steak sauce, onion, ham


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 bulgarian eggplant and pepper spread (kiopoolu)

Bulgarian Eggplant And Pepper Spread (Kiopoolu)

Made with black pepper, salt, garlic, eggplant, green bell peppers, tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for stuffed baby potatoes

Stuffed Baby Potatoes

Made with parsley sprigs, baby new potatoes, sea salt, Irish Cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for carolina pickled shrimp

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

recipe for popcorn trail mix

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

recipe for broccoli cheese bites

Broccoli Cheese Bites

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, chopped frozen broccoli, water, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 avocado bacon dip

Avocado Bacon Dip

Made with salt and pepper, lime juice, avocado, sour cream, bacon, green onion, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pinwheel sandwich christmas tree

Pinwheel Sandwich Christmas Tree

Made with cocktail onions and Spanish olives, red and yellow bell peppers, toothpicks, baby spinach, sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, spinach flour tortillas...


Time:   under 30 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 provolone and pesto layered cheese torte

Provolone And Pesto Layered Cheese Torte

Made with baguettes or crackers, pine nuts, provolone cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker sweet and sour kielbasa sausage

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Kielbasa Sausage

Made with kielbasa sausage, hot pepper sauce, onions, butter, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for smoky cream cheese spread

Smoky Cream Cheese Spread

Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives


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 appetizer shrimp puffs

Appetizer Shrimp Puffs

Made with Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, water, flour, garlic salt, eggs, shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for hawaiian banana delight

Hawaiian Banana Delight

Made with flaked coconut, whipping cream, sour cream, bananas, confectioners' sugar


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 rock crab cakes with sherry mustard mayonnaise

Rock Crab Cakes with Sherry Mustard Mayonnaise

Made with eggs, mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, green onions, cayenne pepper, panko bread crumbs, dill, basil, onion powder, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dried or chipped beef rolls appetizers

Dried or Chipped Beef Rolls Appetizers

Made with chipped beef, Roquefort cheese, white wine, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive garden chicken speidies

Olive Garden Chicken Speidies

Made with dried oregano, chicken breast, mayonnaise, dried tarragon, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy bacon cheddar jalapeno poppers

Easy Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers

Made with bacon, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
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 oyster pate

Oyster Pate

Made with salt, water, oysters, garlic powder, hot sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for boursin stuffed mushrooms

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with boursin cheese, mushrooms, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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