Made with roasted red bell peppers, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, artichoke bottoms
Method: oven
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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Feta-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole
Made with garlic, salt, avocado, red onion, lime, jalapeno, cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Martini Soaked Olives
Made with lemon zest, lemon juice, green olives, vodka, vermouth
Time: 1-2 hours
Chicken Liver Pate With Caramelized Onion
Made with butter, onion, garlic, chicken livers, brandy, whipping cream, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, hard-boiled egg
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Deep Fried Oysters With Ponzu Dipping Sauce
Made with vegetable or canola oil, water, oysters, rock salt, red jalapeno pepper, shallot, fresh mint, fresh ginger, lime, flour
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Too Easy Slow Cooker Tamale Dip
Made with chili without beans, tamales, picante sauce, cheese, onion
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Shrimp And Crab Bruschetta
Made with French baguette, onion, tomatoes, vegetable oil, lemon juice, fresh chives, fresh mint, garlic, crabmeat, shrimp
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bayou Catfish Balls
Made with oil, cornmeal, catfish fillets, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Goldfish Snack Mix
Made with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, popped popcorn, cheddar cheese goldfish, croutons, tiny pretzels, butter, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Firecrackers (Pickled Carrots)
Made with dried chiles, baby carrots, water, sugar, cider vinegar, onion powder, mustard seeds, kosher salt, crushed red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
French Pickled Cornichons
Made with lemon, white vinegar, cornichons, sea salt, fresh tarragon, fresh thyme, bay leaf, garlic, whole peppercorns, hot red peppers
Time: over 5 hours
The Best Mustard Pickles
Made with onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, red bell pepper, water, pickling salt, alum, sugar, flour, dry mustard
Time: over 5 hours
Japanese Rice Crackers
Made with all-purpose flour, mochiko, sugar, black sesame seeds, baking powder, water, vegetable oil, corn syrup
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Warm And Creamy Bacon Dip
Made with green onions, sour cream, bacon bits, sharp Cheddar cheese, cream cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Toorshi (Armenian Pickles)
Made with cauliflower, celery, carrots, green pepper, white onions, green tomatoes, green or wax beans, hot peppers, garlic, brown sugar
Time: over 5 hours
Orange Spice Pickled Eggs
Made with whole cloves, eggs, white vinegar, water, frozen orange juice concentrate, cinnamon stick
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Antipasto Platter With Prosciutto Di Parma And Fruit
Made with mozzarella cheese, bell peppers, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, Prosciutto di Parma, Italian bread, fruits, olives
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Oven Fried Trout Cakes
Made with black pepper, flour, egg, milk, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, paprika, vegetable oil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Batter Dipped Fried Clams
Made with milk, egg yolk, butter, salt, flour, egg white, shucked clams, cooking oil, mayonnaise
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick Apricot And Hot Mustard Cocktail Hot Dogs
Made with hot mustard, apricot preserves, ketchup, hot dogs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Korean Crab Cakes
Made with peanut oil, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, fish sauce, crabmeat, shrimp, breadcrumbs
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
Sweet And Spicy Candied Walnuts
Made with walnut halves, ground cloves, egg white, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Phyllo Sausage And Cheese Triangles
Made with spaghetti sauce, margarine or butter, bulk hot Italian or pork sausage, onion, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, frozen phyllo dough
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Cajun Riblets
Made with fresh parsley, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, pork loin back ribs, Cajun seasoning, chili sauce, onion, serrano pepper, tapioca, lemon peel
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Avocado Tea Sandwiches
Made with European cucumber, avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper, wheat bread, smoked salmon
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkin Pate
Made with butter, ground cloves, pumpkin, red onion, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Savory Gruyere Crabmeat Palmiers
Made with frozen puff pastry, Gruyere cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, crab meat, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Dill Weed Dip
Made with vegetables, green onions, seasoned salt, dill weed, sour cream, mayonnaise
Time: over 5 hours
Olive Garden's Bruschetta Cannellini
Made with garlic, cannellini beans, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, sour cream, salt and pepper, Italian bread, olive oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels
Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls
Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas
Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
BLT Chicken Sliders
Made with chili powder, paprika, bacon, maple syrup, black pepper, chicken, shallots, fresh basil, salt, fresh thyme
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Homemade Cocktail Onions
Made with mustard seeds, celery seeds, white vinegar, sugar, salt, water, pearl onions
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Brie And Red Pepper Mini Quiches
Made with cayenne pepper, salt, butter, sweet red peppers, Brie cheese, bacon, eggs, whipping cream
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon Olive Spread
Made with green olives , cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onions, bacon bits
Time: under 30 minutes
Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue
Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Jamaican Jerk Pecans
Made with pecan halves, sugar, Jamaican jerk seasoning, pumpkin pie spice, butter or margarine
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Dim Sum (Steamed Chinese Appetizers)
Made with eggs, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, white pepper, sesame oil, green onions, corn starch, water chestnuts, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Salmon Risotto Cakes
Made with egg yolk, salt and freshly ground black pepper, salmon, olive oil, risotto rice, spring onions, dry white wine, vegetable or fish stock, frozen peas, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Barbecued Porcupine Meatballs
Classic ground beef and rice porcupine meatballs that are served in a tangy barbecue sauce. Great as an entree or make smaller meatballs for an appetizer version.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 Minutes
Ranch Spinach Dip
Made with vegetable sticks, French bread, ranch dip mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, water chestnuts
Time: 30-60 minutes
Three Cheese Artichoke Dip With Pita Dippers
Made with pita bread, cream cheese, Mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Potstickers With Dipping Sauce And Homemade Gyoza Wrappers
Made with all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Appetizer Shrimp Puffs
Made with Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, water, flour, garlic salt, eggs, shrimp
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Macaroni Grill Baked Creamy Seafood
Made with won ton skins, oil, Parmesan cheese, butter, baby scallops, flour, half and half, Asiago cheese, cooked shrimp, chopped clams
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Raspberry Salsa
Made with lime juice, sugar, fresh raspberries, sweet onion, jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro
Time: 1-2 hours
Queso Blanco
Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.





































































