Made with French bread, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Big Sandwich Spread
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
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
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
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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Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip
Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Chile Relleno Bites
Made with Tabasco sauce, green chiles, Cheddar cheese, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bacon And Egg Croquettes
Made with eggs, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, pepper, nutmeg, bacon bits, egg, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Butterscotch Apple Dip
Made with apple wedges, ground cinnamon, white vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch flavored chips, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Fried Crab Fingers
Made with salt, crab claws, egg, flour, evaporated milk, celery seed, seafood seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Apricot Cheese Dip
Made with brandy, almonds, almond extract, sour cream, cream cheese, apricot preserves
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Frijoles Con Queso Dip
Made with tortilla chips, refried beans, salsa, Cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ham-Olive-Cheese Pinwheels
Made with green olives, cream cheese, steak sauce, onion, ham
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Stuffed Baby Potatoes
Made with parsley sprigs, baby new potatoes, sea salt, Irish Cheddar cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
Avocado Bacon Dip
Made with salt and pepper, lime juice, avocado, sour cream, bacon, green onion, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Smoky Cream Cheese Spread
Made with salt, garlic powder, cream cheese, Liquid Smoke, fresh chives
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Garlic Baguettes
Made with French baguette, salt, black pepper, garlic, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Appetizer Shrimp Puffs
Made with Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, water, flour, garlic salt, eggs, shrimp
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hawaiian Banana Delight
Made with flaked coconut, whipping cream, sour cream, bananas, confectioners' sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Dried or Chipped Beef Rolls Appetizers
Made with chipped beef, Roquefort cheese, white wine, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Easy Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers
Made with bacon, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno peppers
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Oyster Pate
Made with salt, water, oysters, garlic powder, hot sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with boursin cheese, mushrooms, butter
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.
This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.





































































