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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 cottage cheese dill dip

Cottage Cheese Dill Dip

This cottage cheese dill dip is the perfect combination of creamy and tangy, with a hint of dill. It's perfect for dipping veggies or crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple habanero salsa

Apple Habanero Salsa

Made with lime, fresh cilantro, apples, habanero peppers, red onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for moose droppings

Moose Droppings

Made with bratwurst sausage, yellow onions, Dixie White Chocolate Moose Beer

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for beefy bear claws

Beefy Bear Claws

Made with lemon pepper, oregano, cayenne pepper, cheese, ground beef, refrigerator biscuits

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican vegetable roll-ups

Mexican Vegetable Roll-Ups

Made with flour tortillas, salsa, plum tomato, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, corn, black beans, cilantro


Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for ham-olive-cheese pinwheels

Ham-Olive-Cheese Pinwheels

Made with green olives, cream cheese, steak sauce, onion, ham


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried pickles in pink dipping sauce

Fried Pickles In Pink Dipping Sauce

Made with dill pickle chips, buttermilk, tapioca starch, corn meal, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 white bean dip with cumin tortilla chips

White Bean Dip With Cumin Tortilla Chips

Made with garlic, great northern beans, fresh cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, serrano chile, salt

Method:   oven, 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 mushroom and chorizo quesadillas

Mushroom And Chorizo Quesadillas

Made with Monterey Jack cheese, flour tortillas, jalapeno pepper, olive oil, scallions, mushrooms, salt, black pepper, chorizo sausage, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 spinach-feta aioli on crostini

Spinach-Feta Aioli On Crostini

Made with baguette, ground red pepper, creamed spinach, mayonnaise, feta cheese, garlic

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese stuffed mushrooms

Chinese Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with sugar, salt, water chestnuts, fresh mushrooms, ground pork, Chinese salted turnip, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for dump dip

Dump Dip

Made with paprika, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped green chilies, Mexican corn


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 reuben quesadillas

Reuben Quesadillas

Made with oil, Swiss cheese, flour tortillas, Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 country honey mustard dip

Country Honey Mustard Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cream cheese sausage puffs

Cream Cheese Sausage Puffs

Made with water, egg, pork sausage, mushrooms, green onions, cream cheese, salt and black pepper, refrigerated crescent rolls

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pickled onions and jalapenos

Pickled Onions And Jalapenos

Made with salt, lime juice, red onion, jalapeno peppers, rice vinegar, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pinwheel sandwich christmas tree

Pinwheel Sandwich Christmas Tree

Made with cocktail onions and Spanish olives, red and yellow bell peppers, toothpicks, baby spinach, sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, spinach flour tortillas...


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mini steak tacos with spicy pico de gallo

Mini Steak Tacos With Spicy Pico De Gallo

Made with flour tortillas, Mexican cheese blend, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked chili cream cheese dip

Baked Chili Cream Cheese Dip

Made with Mexican cheese, cream cheese, chili with beans, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for neptune mushrooms

Neptune Mushrooms

Made with mushrooms, Tabasco sauce, cream cheese, shrimp, crab meat, green onions, Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cranberry feta pinwheels

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Made with flour tortillas, whipped cream cheese, feta cheese, green onions, dried cranberries


Time:   1-2 hours

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 slow cooker sweet and sour kielbasa sausage

Slow Cooker Sweet And Sour Kielbasa Sausage

Made with kielbasa sausage, hot pepper sauce, onions, butter, brown sugar, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown mustard, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for shoepeg corn dip

Shoepeg Corn Dip

Made with parsley, onion, corn, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise


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 garlic-cilantro bread

Garlic-Cilantro Bread

Made with black pepper, fresh cilantro, French bread, butter, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 pseftokeftedes santorini (greek spinach balls)

Pseftokeftedes Santorini (Greek Spinach Balls)

Made with plum tomatoes, spinach, scallions, garlic, parsley, oregano, cinnamon, fresh mint, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 italian spinach dip

Italian Spinach Dip

Made with round sourdough bread shell, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, red bell pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for rock crab cakes with sherry mustard mayonnaise

Rock Crab Cakes with Sherry Mustard Mayonnaise

Made with eggs, mayonnaise, whole grain mustard, green onions, cayenne pepper, panko bread crumbs, dill, basil, onion powder, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for parmesan puffs ii (low carb)

Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)

Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper

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 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 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 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 appetizer english muffins

Appetizer English Muffins

These English muffins get an upgrade with a cheesy mayonnaise topping, zesty curry, and olives, baked to a bubbly finish.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for heavenly chocolate honey dip

Heavenly Chocolate Honey Dip

Made with vanilla extract, sour cream, honey, cocoa powder


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taffy apple dip

Taffy Apple Dip

Made with peanuts, vanilla extract, cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

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


recipe for superbowl mexican layered dip

Superbowl Mexican Layered Dip

Made with monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa, refried beans, green chiles, sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pinto bean dip

Pinto Bean Dip

Made with red bell pepper, pinto beans, olive oil, lemon, limes, red onion, cilantro, garlic, green bell pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken fondue in ginger broth

Chicken Fondue in Ginger Broth

Made with sour cream, fresh parsley, garlic, water, lemon juice or lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, hot pepper flakes


Time:   under 30 minutes





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