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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 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 chipotle restaurant style guacamole

Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole

Made with garlic, salt, avocado, red onion, lime, jalapeno, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for martini soaked olives

Martini Soaked Olives

Made with lemon zest, lemon juice, green olives, vodka, vermouth


Time:   1-2 hours


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 deep fried oysters with ponzu dipping sauce

Deep Fried Oysters With Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Made with vegetable or canola oil, water, oysters, rock salt, red jalapeno pepper, shallot, fresh mint, fresh ginger, lime, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for too easy slow cooker tamale dip

Too Easy Slow Cooker Tamale Dip

Made with chili without beans, tamales, picante sauce, cheese, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp and crab bruschetta

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

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 goldfish snack mix

Goldfish Snack Mix

Made with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, popped popcorn, cheddar cheese goldfish, croutons, tiny pretzels, butter, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for firecrackers (pickled carrots)

Firecrackers (Pickled Carrots)

Made with dried chiles, baby carrots, water, sugar, cider vinegar, onion powder, mustard seeds, kosher salt, crushed red pepper

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 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 japanese rice crackers

Japanese Rice Crackers

Made with all-purpose flour, mochiko, sugar, black sesame seeds, baking powder, water, vegetable oil, corn syrup

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for warm and creamy bacon dip

Warm And Creamy Bacon Dip

Made with green onions, sour cream, bacon bits, sharp Cheddar cheese, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for toorshi (armenian pickles)

Toorshi (Armenian Pickles)

Made with cauliflower, celery, carrots, green pepper, white onions, green tomatoes, green or wax beans, hot peppers, garlic, brown sugar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for orange spice pickled eggs

Orange Spice Pickled Eggs

Made with whole cloves, eggs, white vinegar, water, frozen orange juice concentrate, cinnamon stick

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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 oven fried trout cakes

Oven Fried Trout Cakes

Made with black pepper, flour, egg, milk, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, paprika, vegetable oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for batter dipped fried clams

Batter Dipped Fried Clams

Made with milk, egg yolk, butter, salt, flour, egg white, shucked clams, cooking oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 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 korean crab cakes

Korean Crab Cakes

Made with peanut oil, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, fish sauce, crabmeat, shrimp, breadcrumbs


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and spring onion yakitori with peanut dipping sauce

Chicken And Spring Onion Yakitori With Peanut Dipping Sauce

Made with lime juice, fresh ginger root, sesame oil, hot sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, sugar, garlic

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sweet and spicy candied walnuts

Sweet And Spicy Candied Walnuts

Made with walnut halves, ground cloves, egg white, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for phyllo sausage and cheese triangles

Phyllo Sausage And Cheese Triangles

Made with spaghetti sauce, margarine or butter, bulk hot Italian or pork sausage, onion, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, frozen phyllo dough

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cajun riblets

Slow Cooker Cajun Riblets

Made with fresh parsley, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice, pork loin back ribs, Cajun seasoning, chili sauce, onion, serrano pepper, tapioca, lemon peel

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 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 pumpkin pate

Pumpkin Pate

Made with butter, ground cloves, pumpkin, red onion, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for savory gruyere crabmeat palmiers

Savory Gruyere Crabmeat Palmiers

Made with frozen puff pastry, Gruyere cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, crab meat, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for dill weed dip

Dill Weed Dip

Made with vegetables, green onions, seasoned salt, dill weed, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   over 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 bacon and cheese pinwheels

Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon-wrapped oyster stuffing balls

Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls

Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sweet potato crescent roll empanadas

Sweet Potato Crescent Roll Empanadas

Made with butter, ground cinnamon, sugar, sweet potatoes, cream cheese, brown sugar, lemon juice, kosher salt, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blt chicken sliders

BLT Chicken Sliders

Made with chili powder, paprika, bacon, maple syrup, black pepper, chicken, shallots, fresh basil, salt, fresh thyme

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for homemade cocktail onions

Homemade Cocktail Onions

Made with mustard seeds, celery seeds, white vinegar, sugar, salt, water, pearl onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 bacon olive spread

Bacon Olive Spread

Made with green olives , cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onions, bacon bits


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kahlua white chocolate fondue

Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue

Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for jamaican jerk pecans

Jamaican Jerk Pecans

Made with pecan halves, sugar, Jamaican jerk seasoning, pumpkin pie spice, butter or margarine

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dim sum (steamed chinese appetizers)

Dim Sum (Steamed Chinese Appetizers)

Made with eggs, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, white pepper, sesame oil, green onions, corn starch, water chestnuts, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for salmon risotto cakes

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


recipe for barbecued porcupine meatballs

Barbecued Porcupine Meatballs

Classic ground beef and rice porcupine meatballs that are served in a tangy barbecue sauce. Great as an entree or make smaller meatballs for an appetizer version.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 Minutes

recipe for ranch spinach dip

Ranch Spinach Dip

Made with vegetable sticks, French bread, ranch dip mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, water chestnuts


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for three cheese artichoke dip with pita dippers

Three Cheese Artichoke Dip With Pita Dippers

Made with pita bread, cream cheese, Mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for potstickers with dipping sauce and homemade gyoza wrappers

Potstickers With Dipping Sauce And Homemade Gyoza Wrappers

Made with all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for appetizer shrimp puffs

Appetizer Shrimp Puffs

Made with Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, water, flour, garlic salt, eggs, shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fluffy fruit dip

Fluffy Fruit Dip

Made with assorted fruit, marshmallow fluff, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for macaroni grill baked creamy seafood

Macaroni Grill Baked Creamy Seafood

Made with won ton skins, oil, Parmesan cheese, butter, baby scallops, flour, half and half, Asiago cheese, cooked shrimp, chopped clams

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for raspberry salsa

Raspberry Salsa

Made with lime juice, sugar, fresh raspberries, sweet onion, jalapeno chili peppers, garlic, fresh cilantro


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for queso blanco

Queso Blanco

Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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