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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 barbecued walnuts or pecans

Barbecued Walnuts Or Pecans

Made with seasoned salt, cooking oil spray, butter, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Tabasco sauce, walnut or pecan

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramelized almonds

Caramelized Almonds

Made with sugar, butter, slivered blanched almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for marinated slow cooker chicken tenders

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


recipe for avocado crab dip

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

recipe for candied fennel

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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recipe for hamburger shortcakes

Hamburger Shortcakes

Made with ketchup or tomato sauce, ground beef, mustard, salt, dried savory, biscuit mix, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 mocha spread

Mocha Spread

Made with miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, sugar, instant coffee granules, vanilla extract


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for lemon pepper cashews

Lemon Pepper Cashews

Made with salt, lemon, sugar, cashews, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spinach balls with honey mustard sauce

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

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 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

recipe for tiger dip

Tiger Dip

Made with cream of mushroom soup, process cheese product, hot sausage, ground beef, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp in sherry sauce (gambas al jerez)

Shrimp in Sherry Sauce (Gambas al Jerez)

Made with parsley, dry sherry, shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for layered mediterranean pie

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

recipe for green tomato refrigerator pickles

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

recipe for party-size ham & cheese calzones

Party-Size Ham & Cheese Calzones

Made with refrigerated soft breadstick dough, mozzarella cheese, honey ham, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican tuna dip

Mexican Tuna Dip

Made with cucumber rounds, corn chips, tuna, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salsa jalapeno, crushed red pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for boulevard inn pickled mushrooms

Boulevard Inn Pickled Mushrooms

Made with fresh button mushrooms, pickling spice, sugar, water, vinegar, kosher salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 pickled figs

Pickled Figs

Made with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice, figs, salt, sugar, vinegar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for portobello mushrooms stuffed with grilled chicken, pesto and sun dried tomatoes

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

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 herbed cream cheese bruschetta on baguette toasts

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

recipe for cranberry kielbasa

Cranberry Kielbasa

Made with cranberry sauce, kielbasa, cocktail wieners or lil' smokies, seafood cocktail sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican haystacks

Mexican Haystacks

Made with salsa, sour cream, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, ground beef, chili beans, onion, lettuce, tomatoes, olives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for country honey mustard dip

Country Honey Mustard Dip

Made with honey, salad dressing, sour cream, Dijon mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab & salmon cakes with roasted red pepper sauce

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

recipe for baked shrimp dip

Baked Shrimp Dip

Made with paprika, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salad shrimp, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cold salmon mousse with cucumber sauce

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

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 italian olive salad

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


recipe for roasted eggplant dip with miso

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

recipe for white cheddar, apple and bacon cheesecake

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

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 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 baked lobster dip

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

recipe for amuse bouche of thyme roasted oysters in the shell

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


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 shrimp wrapped in snow peas

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

recipe for spinach phyllo triangles

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


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 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 bologna salad sandwich spread

Bologna Salad Sandwich Spread

Made with eggs, bologna, salad dressing, pickle relish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sausage & apple bites

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

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 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 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 oyster pate

Oyster Pate

Made with salt, water, oysters, garlic powder, hot sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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