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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 bread and butter pickles

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

recipe for praline popcorn crunch

Praline Popcorn Crunch

Made with pecan, vanilla extract, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, honey, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rhubarb relish

Rhubarb Relish

Made with black pepper, ground cloves, allspice, rhubarb, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for freezer dill pickles

Freezer Dill Pickles

Made with dill weed, cider vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, yellow onions, salt, water


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pickled bell peppers

Pickled Bell Peppers

Made with canning or pickling salt, bell peppers, sugar, vinegar, water, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for radish pickles (overnight chinese daikon)

Radish Pickles (Overnight Chinese Daikon)

Made with sesame oil, daikon, salt, rice vinegar, black pepper


Time:   over 5 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 andouille sausage, shrimp, and smoked gouda bruschetta

Andouille Sausage, Shrimp, And Smoked Gouda Bruschetta

Made with olive oil, garlic, French bread, andouille sausage, shrimp, Gouda cheese, onion, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 green tomato sweet pickles

Green Tomato Sweet Pickles

Made with allspice, celery seed, green tomatoes, salt, alum, vinegar, water, sugar, mixed spices, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for texas trash party mix

Texas Trash Party Mix

Made with nuts, butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, shoestring potatoes, pretzel sticks

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for smoked salmon dumplings

Smoked Salmon Dumplings

Made with parsley, black pepper, smoked salmon, potatoes, egg, flour, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crispy salmon potato pancakes

Crispy Salmon Potato Pancakes

Made with applesauce, vegetable oil, salmon, baking potatoes, carrots, eggs, flour, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asparagus rolls

Asparagus Rolls

Made with garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, asparagus spears, sandwich bread, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuna or chicken salad cream puffs

Tuna or Chicken Salad Cream Puffs

Made with chicken or tuna salad, flour, salt, water, butter, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bloody mary bites

Bloody Mary Bites

Made with kosher salt, cherry tomatoes, vodka

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for sweet peanuts

Sweet Peanuts

Made with water, peanuts, cornflour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 fried cheesecake

Fried Cheesecake

Made with ground cinnamon, sugar, cheesecake, spring roll wrapper, egg, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spiced pickled cantaloupe

Spiced Pickled Cantaloupe

Made with cinnamon stick, cantaloupe, sugar, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for cheddar cheese cookies

Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Made with margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for kong namul buchimi (bean sprout pancakes)

Kong Namul Buchimi (Bean Sprout Pancakes)

Made with soy sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, vinegar, all-purpose flour, egg, salt, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blue cheese appetizer tart

Blue Cheese Appetizer Tart

Made with pine nuts, roasted red bell peppers, all-purpose flour, butter, water, cream cheese, blue cheese, whipping cream, egg, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for teriyaki venison appetizer

Teriyaki Venison Appetizer

Made with party bread, venison, consomme or beef broth, teriyaki sauce, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dried apricots with blue cheese

Dried Apricots with Blue Cheese

Made with pecan or walnut halves, Cambozola or Gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese, black pepper, dried apricot halves, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cucumber canapes

Cucumber Canapes

Made with lemon pepper seasoning, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dry ranch dressing, pita bread, cucumber


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for salsa de chile colorado

Salsa de Chile Colorado

Made with flour, salt, chiles, oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salsa yucateca de habaneros

Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros

Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chopped cucumber pickle

Chopped Cucumber Pickle

Made with sugar, vinegar, celery seed, cucumbers, salt, sweet onions, green bell peppers, mustard seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 polynesian scallops

Polynesian Scallops

Made with soy sauce, corn oil, ginger, sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for tomato basil and brie spread

Tomato Basil and Brie Spread

Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic


Time:   2-5 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 easy italian dressing marinated antipasto

Easy Italian Dressing Marinated Antipasto

Made with lettuce, Monterey jack cheese, Italian salad dressing, artichoke hearts, pepperoni slices, cherry tomato, ripe olives, pepperoncini peppers


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 3 cup dip

3 Cup Dip

Made with onion, mayonnaise, Swiss or Colby cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for abacus lobster scallion shooters

Abacus Lobster Scallion Shooters

Made with sesame oil, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger, lobster meat, tamari soy sauce, sambal chili sauce, scallions, mint

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
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 roasted fingerling potatoes

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Made with fingerling potatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, dried rosemary, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for avery island hot nuts

Avery Island Hot Nuts

Made with nuts, salt, butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy chili pepper dip

Cheesy Chili Pepper Dip

Made with tortilla chips, poblano chiles, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, vegetable oil, green onion, garlic, evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, white cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for corn dip

Corn Dip

Made with salt and pepper, Mexican-style corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green chiles, jalapeno


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mock chicken legs (pinto beans)

Mock Chicken Legs (Pinto Beans)

Made with margarine, black pepper, garlic, egg substitute, salt, celery salt, beans, bean juice, bread crumbs, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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


recipe for yogurt salsa

Yogurt Salsa

Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baba ganouj (iranian eggplant dip)

Baba Ganouj (Iranian Eggplant Dip)

Made with black pepper, olive oil, eggplant, parsley, garlic, tahini, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy bacon cheddar jalapeno poppers

Easy Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers

Made with bacon, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tapas: roasted almonds with cayenne and cumin

Tapas: Roasted Almonds with Cayenne and Cumin

Made with sea salt, olive oil, almonds, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlicky shrimp tapas

Garlicky Shrimp Tapas

Made with fresh parsley, large shrimp, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
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





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