Made with vegetable oil, mini pretzels, Cheerios cereal, peanuts, corn Chex cereal, M & M candies, vanilla chips
Method: microwave
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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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
Pineapple-Cream Cheese Sandwiches
Made with salt and pepper, butter, cinnamon or nutmeg, bread, cream cheese, pineapple, nuts
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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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Pillow Dogs
Made with mustard, miniature beef cocktail wieners, buttermilk biscuit dough, sharp cheddar
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Ham Pinwheels
Made with butter, ham, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cheddar cheese, sandwich bread
Time: over 5 hours
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
Catfish Pate
Made with crackers or Melba toasts, pecans, parsley, catfish fillets, cream cheese, onion, lemon, Worcestershire sauce
Method: smoker
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
Bayou Catfish Balls
Made with oil, cornmeal, catfish fillets, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, eggs
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Yaprakes (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Made with water, lemons, corn oil, onions, salt, rice, egg, grape leaves
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Mexican Haystacks
Made with salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, chili beans, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cantaloupe Pickle
Made with cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, brown sugar, cantaloupes, vinegar
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
Brown Sugar And Honey Mustard Spread
Made with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey
Time: under 30 minutes
The Best Mustard Pickles
Made with onions, cucumbers, cauliflower, red bell pepper, water, pickling salt, alum, sugar, flour, dry mustard
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Quick Apricot And Hot Mustard Cocktail Hot Dogs
Made with hot mustard, apricot preserves, ketchup, hot dogs
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Stilton And Pear Tea Sandwiches
Made with stilton cheese, lemon juice, honey-oat bread, butter, pear
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Avocado Tea Sandwiches
Made with European cucumber, avocado, mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper, wheat bread, smoked salmon
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Easy Sweet Gherkins
Made with allspice, whole cloves, gherkin cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, mustard seed, stick cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Pickled Celery
Made with turmeric, dry mustard, salt, sugar, water, cider vinegar, celery
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fresh Tomato Pineapple Salsa
Made with garlic, lemon juice, tomatoes, pineapple, jalapeno peppers, green onions, fresh cilantro
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
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
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
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
Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
Made with peppercorns, canning salt, jalapeno peppers, carrots, onion, white vinegar, water, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sweet Pickled Peaches
Made with whole cloves, peaches, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon stick
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Cranberry-Mango Salsa
Made with salt, jalapeno pepper, fresh cranberries, mango, red onion, fresh cilantro, honey
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Zucchini Pate
Made with black pepper, zucchini, tarragon or white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, fresh parsley, fresh chives, cream cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
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.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.





































































