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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 crawfish patties

Crawfish Patties

Made with butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, tasso, crawfish tails, flour, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for peppercorn marinated shrimp

Peppercorn Marinated Shrimp

Made with red onion, capers, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon, olive oil, shrimp, bay leaves


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for ham and cheddar-stuffed french bread

Ham And Cheddar-Stuffed French Bread

Made with frozen broccoli, bread flour, rapid rise yeast, salt, water, olive or vegetable oil, sharp Cheddar cheese, ham

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for feta-stuffed artichoke bottoms

Feta-Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

Made with roasted red bell peppers, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, artichoke bottoms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polenta hors d'oeuvres with sausage & basil

Polenta Hors D'Oeuvres With Sausage & Basil

Made with salt, yellow polenta, red onion, olive oil, sweet Italian sausage links, tomato and basil sauce, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for baked stuffed mushrooms with sausage and mozzarella

Baked Stuffed Mushrooms With Sausage And Mozzarella

Made with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, vegetable oil, Italian sausage, green onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 potato crostini with smoked salmon

Potato Crostini With Smoked Salmon

Made with white horseradish, potatoes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for meatballs in a zesty champagne sauce

Meatballs In A Zesty Champagne Sauce

Made with champagne or port wine, grape jelly, ground beef, butter, salt, ketchup

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pink elephant popcorn

Pink Elephant Popcorn

Made with popcorn, butter, miniature marshmallows, strawberry gelatin powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ricotta cheese and spinach empanadas

Ricotta Cheese And Spinach Empanadas

Made with cream cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt, bacon, spinach, onion, garlic

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker shrimp and bacon dip

Slow Cooker Shrimp And Bacon Dip

Made with assorted crackers, shrimp, cream cheese, green onions, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, bacon, sour cream

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dan aykroyd's spiced up guacamole

Dan Aykroyd's Spiced Up Guacamole

Made with ground cayenne, pepper, ground cumin, celery salt, salt, lemon juice, garlic, scallion, tomato, avocados


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blue cheese-onion steak bites

Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites

Made with blue cheese, cream cheese, onions, butter, garlic, beef tenderloin steaks, salt, black pepper, French bread

Method:   stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mini tuna tarts

Mini Tuna Tarts

Made with refrigerated flaky biscuits, salt and pepper, tuna, mayonnaise, pickle relish, green onion, monterey jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 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 salmon log

Salmon Log

Made with pecans, red or pink salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, salt


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cheese and bacon triangles

Cheese and Bacon Triangles

Made with salsa and sour cream, bacon bits, American cheese, flour tortillas


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna stuffed mushrooms

Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with capers, mushrooms, tuna, bread, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, salt and pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for almond and garlic dip (skordalia)

Almond And Garlic Dip (Skordalia)

Made with sugar, salt, olive oil, bread, almonds, garlic, potato, lemon juice, white wine vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for glazed walnuts

Glazed Walnuts

Made with vanilla extract, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, water, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab balls for a crowd

Crab Balls for a Crowd

Made with bread crumbs, eggs, butter, flour, milk, salt, cayenne pepper, crab meat, green onions, parsley

Method:   oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for curry tuna salad dip

Curry Tuna Salad Dip

Made with crackers, tuna, olive oil, mayonnaise, curry powder, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, dried oregano


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for weight watchers beef nachos

Weight Watchers Beef Nachos

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, salsa, Mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cocktail meatballs with grape jelly

Cocktail Meatballs with Grape Jelly

Made with sweet onion, milk or half & half, egg, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, oil, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for three cheese appetizer cheesecake

Three Cheese Appetizer Cheesecake

Made with garlic powder, fresh basil, sour cream, roasted red peppers, sesame crackers, butter, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy three cheese dip

Creamy Three Cheese Dip

Made with Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, milk, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pickled onions

Pickled Onions

Made with bay leaves, red peppers, pickling onions, pickling salt, sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, pickling spice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for spinach and bacon appetizers

Spinach and Bacon Appetizers

Made with green onions, mayonnaise, tortillas, bacon, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for vegetarian crab cakes

Vegetarian Crab Cakes

Made with tartar sauce, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, zucchini, eggs, breadcrumbs, green onions, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cocktail meatballs

Cocktail Meatballs

Made with brown sugar, ketchup, ground beef, evaporated milk, dry onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for luby's stuffed jalapenos

Luby's Stuffed Jalapenos

Made with mayonnaise, pimiento, jalapenos, cream cheese, dried chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker spicy cocktail franks

Slow Cooker Spicy Cocktail Franks

Made with cocktail wieners, ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, frankfurters

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lobster mousse

Lobster Mousse

Made with hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise, fresh lobsters, water, unflavored gelatin, onion, white pepper, green bell pepper, tarragon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mushroom croustades

Mushroom Croustades

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, parsley, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cranberry meatballs

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

Made with eggs, salt, black pepper, onion, bread crumbs, water, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, chili sauce, lemon juice

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

recipe for italian pretzels

Italian Pretzels

Made with miniature pretzel twists, butter or margarine, spaghetti sauce mix, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for dixie relish

Dixie Relish

Made with white onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, salt, whole cloves, whole allspice, cinnamon stick, mustard seed, celery seed, white vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pickled pigs' ears chinese style

Pickled Pigs' Ears Chinese Style

Made with white vinegar, sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, carrots, cucumber, red onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker velveeta cheese and spinach dip

Slow Cooker Velveeta Cheese And Spinach Dip

Made with black pepper, Velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, half and half, chopped frozen spinach, onion, Tabasco hot sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for greek popcorn

Greek Popcorn

Made with butter, basil, oregano, popcorn, feta cheese, kasseri cheese


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 kahlua crystalized nuts

Kahlua Crystalized Nuts

Made with butter, light corn syrup, whole shelled nuts, sugar, Kahlua

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for classic blt dip

Classic BLT Dip

Made with fresh parsley, crackers, lettuce, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garlic-mustard mayonnaise dip

Garlic-Mustard Mayonnaise Dip

This dip is perfect for a party or as a savory condiment on your favorite sandwich. The mayonnaise provides a smooth base, while the garlic and mustard add a punch of...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for chicken canapes

Chicken Canapes

These chicken canapes, featuring canned chicken, pickle relish, mayo, and toasted almonds, are an excellent choice for any cocktail party. Serve on crackers or rye bread for a stylish...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for teriyaki tidbits

Teriyaki Tidbits

Made with apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, cocktail weiners, pineapple chunks, green or red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for yolkless deviled eggs

Yolkless Deviled Eggs

Made with parsley, eggs, cottage cheese, green onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, curry powder, paprika, ground pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

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





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