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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 sweet-salty party mix

Sweet-Salty Party Mix

Made with vegetable oil, mini pretzels, Cheerios cereal, peanuts, corn Chex cereal, M & M candies, vanilla chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bistro apple pizza

Bistro Apple Pizza

Made with dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, Blue, Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese, garlic, olive oil, pizza dough crust, red delicious, fresh spinach, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple-cream cheese sandwiches

Pineapple-Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Made with salt and pepper, butter, cinnamon or nutmeg, bread, cream cheese, pineapple, nuts


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fiesta ranch potatoes with chili dip

Fiesta Ranch Potatoes With Chili Dip

Made with diced green chilies, fiesta ranch party dip mix, potatoes, vegetable oil, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for warm mole bean dip

Warm Mole Bean Dip

Made with onion, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomato, salsa, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for pillow dogs

Pillow Dogs

Made with mustard, miniature beef cocktail wieners, buttermilk biscuit dough, sharp cheddar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for havana harry's cheese and chorizo dip

Havana Harry's Cheese And Chorizo Dip

Made with plantain, taro, or vegetable chips, chorizo sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, half and half or light cream, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham pinwheels

Ham Pinwheels

Made with butter, ham, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, sandwich bread


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for tex-mex ground beef taco deviled eggs

Tex-Mex Ground Beef Taco Deviled Eggs

Ready to spice up your appetizer game? These Tex-Mex ground beef taco deviled eggs are a playful twist that combines two favorites in one bite.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for catfish pate

Catfish Pate

Made with crackers or Melba toasts, pecans, parsley, catfish fillets, cream cheese, onion, lemon, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   smoker
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low-carb granola

Low-Carb Granola

Made with rolled oats, butter, honey, sugar substitute, walnuts, pecans, almonds, wheat bran, unsweetened shredded coconut, flax meal

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cucumber, tomato, and ginger relish

Cucumber, Tomato, And Ginger Relish

Made with white pepper, salt, soy sauce, olive oil, hot Asian sesame oil, ginger, garlic, cucumber, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken liver pate with caramelized onion

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

recipe for vanilla fondue

Vanilla Fondue

Made with pineapple chunks, peach, fresh strawberries, vanilla milk chips, light cream, Grand Marnier or coffee flavored liqueur

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bayou catfish balls

Bayou Catfish Balls

Made with oil, cornmeal, catfish fillets, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for yaprakes (stuffed grape leaves)

Yaprakes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Made with water, lemons, corn oil, onions, salt, rice, egg, grape leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican haystacks

Mexican Haystacks

Made with salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, chili beans, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for alligator eggs

Alligator Eggs

Made with paprika, salt, black pepper, peanut oil, all-purpose flour, beer, eggs, green onions, vegetable oil, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cantaloupe pickle

Cantaloupe Pickle

Made with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, cantaloupes, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for french pickled cornichons

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


recipe for brown sugar and honey mustard spread

Brown Sugar And Honey Mustard Spread

Made with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for the best mustard pickles

The Best Mustard Pickles

Made with onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, red bell pepper, water, pickling salt, alum, sugar, flour, dry mustard


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for nachos bell grande

Nachos Bell Grande

Made with tomato, sour cream, ground beef, nacho cheese soup, water, taco seasoning mix, tortilla chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for antipasto platter with prosciutto di parma and fruit

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

recipe for quick apricot and hot mustard cocktail hot dogs

Quick Apricot And Hot Mustard Cocktail Hot Dogs

Made with hot mustard, apricot preserves, ketchup, hot dogs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mini-portobello burgers

Mini-Portobello Burgers

Made with Swiss cheese, sesame seeds, sesame oil, portobello mushrooms, Italian eggplants, yellow squash, zucchinis, sea salt, mini Brioche buns or dinner rolls

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for parmesan deviled eggs

Parmesan Deviled Eggs

Made with parsley, cayenne pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, vinegar, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, salt, white pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for stilton and pear tea sandwiches

Stilton And Pear Tea Sandwiches

Made with stilton cheese, lemon juice, honey-oat bread, butter, pear


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 avocado tea sandwiches

Avocado Tea Sandwiches

Made with European cucumber, avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper, wheat bread, smoked salmon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tangy garlic dill pickle relish

Tangy Garlic Dill Pickle Relish

Made with turmeric, celery seed, mustard seed, dill seed, pickling cucumbers, Vidalia or sweet type onions, pickling salt, white distilled vinegar, sugar, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for olive garden's bruschetta cannellini

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


recipe for brie and red pepper mini quiches

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

recipe for easy sweet gherkins

Easy Sweet Gherkins

Made with allspice, whole cloves, gherkin cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, stick cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for asparagus, thyme and parmesan puffs

Asparagus, Thyme And Parmesan Puffs

Made with fresh thyme, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, milk, asparagus spears

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pickled celery

Pickled Celery

Made with turmeric, dry mustard, salt, sugar, water, cider vinegar, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fresh tomato pineapple salsa

Fresh Tomato Pineapple Salsa

Made with garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, pineapple, jalapeno peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bullpepper's chile con queso - mexico city style

Bullpepper's Chile Con Queso - Mexico City Style

Made with Corn chips or flour tortillas, salt, half and half, poblano chile, serrano or jalapeno chiles, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, Asadero cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for berries and cheese appetizer

Berries and Cheese Appetizer

Made with honey, olive oil, champagne vinegar, fresh red raspberries, fresh blackberries, goat cheese, cream cheese, pine nuts, bread crumbs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom and stilton mousse

Mushroom and Stilton Mousse

Made with mushrooms, egg whites, salt and freshly ground black pepper, button mushrooms, Stilton cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, unflavored...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for asparagus and prosciutto tea sandwiches

Asparagus and Prosciutto Tea Sandwiches

Made with honey mustard, prosciutto di Parma, asparagus spears, bread, whipped cream cheese, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pickled jalapeno peppers

Pickled Jalapeno Peppers

Made with peppercorns, canning salt, jalapeno peppers, carrots, onion, white vinegar, water, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet pickled peaches

Sweet Pickled Peaches

Made with whole cloves, peaches, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for appetizer ham and green chile mini-quiches

Appetizer Ham And Green Chile Mini-Quiches

Made with salt, chili powder, butter or margarine, shortening, egg, water, ham, green chilies, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mushroom cream cheese tarts

Mushroom Cream Cheese Tarts

Made with butter, onion, frozen phyllo dough shells, mushrooms, black pepper, salt, cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cranberry-mango salsa

Cranberry-Mango Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick pickled garlic

Quick Pickled Garlic

Made with fresh oregano, thyme, or rosemary, garlic, white wine vinegar, sherry, salt, black peppercorns, bay leaf, hot chile

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for the knick portobello mushroom spread

The Knick Portobello Mushroom Spread

Made with salt and pepper, onion powder, olive oil, Portobello mushrooms, yellow onions, garlic, cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
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 zucchini pate

Zucchini Pate

Made with black pepper, zucchini, tarragon or white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, fresh parsley, fresh chives, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours





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