Made with seasoned salt, cooking oil spray, butter, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Tabasco sauce, walnut or pecan
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 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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Barbecued Walnuts Or Pecans
Caramelized Almonds
Made with sugar, butter, slivered blanched almonds
Method: stovetop
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
Avocado Crab Dip
Made with frozen crab meat, avocados, lemon juice, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Candied Fennel
Made with white pepper, fennel seeds, sunflower seeds, sugar, butter, water, baking soda, ground fennel
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Hamburger Shortcakes
Made with ketchup or tomato sauce, ground beef, mustard, salt, dried savory, biscuit mix, milk
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Mocha Spread
Made with miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, sugar, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemon Pepper Cashews
Made with salt, lemon, sugar, cashews, black pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spinach Balls with Honey Mustard Sauce
Made with mustard, mayonnaise, frozen spinach, crumb herb stuffing, Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, eggs, nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Tiger Dip
Made with cream of mushroom soup, process cheese product, hot sausage, ground beef, salsa
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp in Sherry Sauce (Gambas al Jerez)
Made with parsley, dry sherry, shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Layered Mediterranean Pie
Made with eggs, red pepper, mozzarella cheese, onion, garlic, olive oil, baby spinach, pie crust mix, ham
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Green Tomato Refrigerator Pickles
Made with white vinegar, water, green tomatoes, garlic, hot peppers, dill, pickling spices, onions, red bell peppers, carrots
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Party-Size Ham & Cheese Calzones
Made with refrigerated soft breadstick dough, mozzarella cheese, honey ham, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Tuna Dip
Made with cucumber rounds, corn chips, tuna, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salsa jalapeno, crushed red pepper
Time: 1-2 hours
Boulevard Inn Pickled Mushrooms
Made with fresh button mushrooms, pickling spice, sugar, water, vinegar, kosher salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Crawfish Patties
Made with butter, onions, green bell pepper, celery, salt, cayenne pepper, tasso, crawfish tails, flour, water
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Figs
Made with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice, figs, salt, sugar, vinegar, water
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Grilled Chicken, Pesto And Sun Dried Tomatoes
Made with balsamic vinegar, portobello mushrooms, skinless boneless chicken breast halves, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes...
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: 2-5 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
Herbed Cream Cheese Bruschetta On Baguette Toasts
Made with garlic powder, dried marjoram, thyme, black pepper, red bell pepper, tomato, onion, black olives, marinated artichoke hearts, garlic
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cranberry Kielbasa
Made with cranberry sauce, kielbasa, cocktail wieners or lil' smokies, seafood cocktail sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Haystacks
Made with salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, chili beans, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Country Honey Mustard Dip
Made with honey, salad dressing, sour cream, Dijon mustard
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab & Salmon Cakes With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Made with garlic salt, salmon, crab meat, eggs, whole wheat flour, shallots, red bell peppers, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Shrimp Dip
Made with paprika, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salad shrimp, garlic powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cold Salmon Mousse With Cucumber Sauce
Made with lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, cayenne pepper, unflavored gelatin, water, heavy cream, sour cream, cucumber
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Italian Olive Salad
Made with salt and freshly ground pepper, hot red pepper flakes, pimiento-stuffed green olives, garlic, celery, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, dried oregano
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Eggplant Dip With Miso
Made with fresh parsley, sweet onion, eggplant, white miso, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, fresh ginger, jarred roasted red peppers
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
White Cheddar, Apple And Bacon Cheesecake
Made with sharp white cheddar cheese, large eggs, cream cheese, bacon, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, Granny Smith apples, light brown sugar...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue
Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Lobster Dip
Everyone will be impressed with this creamy, baked lobster dip at your next party. A hint of horseradish is the secret ingredient.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Amuse Bouche Of Thyme Roasted Oysters In The Shell
Made with oysters, lamb jus, fresh thyme, olive oil, coarse sea salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 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
Shrimp Wrapped In Snow Peas
Made with rosemary, medium shrimp, snow peas, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spinach Phyllo Triangles
Made with frozen chopped spinach, butter, phyllo, eggs, onion, cream cheese, black pepper, feta cheese
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
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
Bread And Butter Pickles
Made with sugar, alum, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, ground cloves, stick cinnamon, black peppercorns, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Bologna Salad Sandwich Spread
Made with eggs, bologna, salad dressing, pickle relish
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Sausage & Apple Bites
Made with apples, garlic powder, biscuit baking mix, bulk breakfast sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, celery, onion
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cucumber Canapes
Made with lemon pepper seasoning, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dry ranch dressing, pita bread, cucumber
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with capers, mushrooms, tuna, bread, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, salt and pepper
Method: microwave
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
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.