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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 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 and ham sandwich spread

Chicken and Ham Sandwich Spread

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken breast, ham, heavy cream, scallion


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pepper jelly & cream cheese appetizer

Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer

Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tomato crab dip

Tomato Crab Dip

A tangy, creamy dip loaded with flaked crab meat. Makes an easy appetizer and the recipe can be doubled.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white cheese dip at mexican restaurants

White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants

Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for four seasons crab cakes

Four Seasons Crab Cakes

Made with lemon, jumbo lump crab meat, codfish fillet, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, roasted sesame oil, parsley, fresh chives, basil, salt and pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for havarti and tomato cheesecake

Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake

Made with oil from sun-dried tomatoes, buttery crackers, butter, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, eggs, Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ranch deviled eggs

Ranch Deviled Eggs

For those who believe a deviled egg can't be a conversation starter, allow these ranch deviled eggs to pleasantly upend your table talk.


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cinnamon trail mix

Cinnamon Trail Mix

Made with cinnamon, brown sugar, margarine, toasted oat cereal, hexagon-shaped corn cereal, pretzel bits, raisins, sunflower seeds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian meatballs in plum sauce

Asian Meatballs in Plum Sauce

Made with Dijon mustard, chili sauce, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, ginger root, green onions, soy sauce, plums

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for big sandwich spread

Big Sandwich Spread

Made with French bread, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pickled radishes

Pickled Radishes

Made with radishes, water, mustard seed, fennel seeds, celery seeds, kosher salt, red wine vinegar

Method:   microwave
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for house of blues louisiana crawfish cakes

House of Blues Louisiana Crawfish Cakes

Made with pomace oil, yellow onion, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, garlic, crawfish tails, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, kosher salt, Cajun spice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker broccoli cheese dip

Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Dip

Made with garlic salt, sour cream, cream of celery soup, frozen chopped broccoli, Mexican Velveeta cheese, Velveeta cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker green chile corn dip

Slow Cooker Green Chile Corn Dip

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, garlic, Monterey jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, creamed corn, corn kernels, diced green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cinnamon-sugar popcorn

Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn

Made with popcorn kernels, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ham pate en croute

Ham Pate En Croute

Made with Worcestershire sauce, butter or margarine, cooked ground ham, onion, garlic, heavy cream, dry mustard, parsley, chives, black pepper


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for key west crab cakes with mustard sauce

Key West Crab Cakes With Mustard Sauce

Made with green bell pepper, fresh parsley, baking powder, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, crab or seafood seasoning, canola oil, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for boiled salted chestnuts

Boiled Salted Chestnuts

Made with dried chestnuts, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crispy scallops with hot mustard

Crispy Scallops with Hot Mustard

Made with water, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, vegetable oil, baking soda, salt, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for vegetarian hot reuben dip

Vegetarian Hot Reuben Dip

Made with sauerkraut, American cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, meatless corned beef, party rye bread

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoked salmon and gruyere cheesecake

Smoked Salmon And Gruyere Cheesecake

Made with smoked salmon, salt, butter, bread crumbs, Gruyere cheese, fresh dill, onion, cream cheese, eggs, half and half

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chili and chicken cheesecake

Chili and Chicken Cheesecake

Made with green chiles, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, water, cream cheese, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, eggs, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for alaska dungeness crab cakes

Alaska Dungeness Crab Cakes

Made with flour, black pepper, salt, hot pepper sauce, dungeness crab meat, bread crumbs, green onion, celery, mayonnaise, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for potato chip blue cheese nachos

Potato Chip Blue Cheese Nachos

Made with blue cheese, Yukon chips, garlic powder

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pate

Shrimp Pate

Made with salt, garlic powder, fresh parsley, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for quick party pizza

Quick Party Pizza

Made with Worcestershire sauce, oregano, English muffins, pork sausage, ground beef, onion, processed cheese product, pizza sauce, party rye bread

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled oysters and clams with spicy cajun sauce

Grilled Oysters and Clams with Spicy Cajun Sauce

Made with orange juice, oysters, clams, bacon, onion, chili powder, black pepper, chili sauce, cumin

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

recipe for mexican chex mix

Mexican Chex Mix

Made with taco seasoning mix, Corn Chex cereal, corn chips, cheese crackers, popcorn, butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pickled pigs' ears chinese style

Pickled Pigs' Ears Chinese Style

Made with white vinegar, sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, carrots, cucumber, red onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for cajun shrimp dip

Cajun Shrimp Dip

Made with cooked shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, green onions, Italian dressing mix, salt and pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for zucchini stuffed mushrooms

Zucchini Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with dried oregano, zucchini, salt, fresh mushrooms, butter or margarine, garlic, ricotta cheese, saltine crackers, Parmesan cheese, oil-packed dried tomatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker velveeta cheese and spinach dip

Slow Cooker Velveeta Cheese And Spinach Dip

Made with black pepper, Velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, half and half, chopped frozen spinach, onion, Tabasco hot sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for greek popcorn

Greek Popcorn

Made with butter, basil, oregano, popcorn, feta cheese, kasseri cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for escabeche (pickled vegetables)

Escabeche (Pickled Vegetables)

Made with garlic, yellow onion, carrots, black peppercorns, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried marjoram, bay leaves, salt, cauliflower

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker refried black bean dip

Slow Cooker Refried Black Bean Dip

Made with cilantro or green onion, cumin, refried black beans, salsa, cream cheese, pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for roasted olives (olive al forno)

Roasted Olives (Olive Al Forno)

Made with parsley, black olives, green olives, garlic, lemon, olive oil, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for teriyaki date rumaki

Teriyaki Date Rumaki

Made with bacon, teriyaki marinade, dates, water chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for artichoke puree with toasts

Artichoke Puree With Toasts

Made with French bread, artichoke hearts, heavy cream, lemon juice, salt and white pepper, pistachio

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for day lilly dillies

Day Lilly Dillies

Made with celery seed, day lily buds, hot red pepper pods, garlic, white vinegar, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fresh spinach dip

Fresh Spinach Dip

Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, fresh chopped spinach, water chestnuts, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, pimento


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for bbq meatballs and smokies

Bbq Meatballs And Smokies

Made with garlic salt, Italian seasoning, onion salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, eggs, cocktail smokies, tomato sauce, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for easy crescent pizza-wiches

Easy Crescent Pizza-wiches

Made with margarine, Mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, refrigerated crescent roll dough

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mustard glazed kielbasa

Mustard Glazed Kielbasa

Made with vegetable oil, ground cloves, cornstarch, Dijon mustard, water, carrots, kielbasa or smoked beef sausage, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, pineapple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bread and butter pickled green tomatoes

Bread And Butter Pickled Green Tomatoes

Made with fresh ginger, pickling lime, green tomatoes, sugar, white vinegar, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, whole celery seed, mace

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for microwave fig rumaki

Microwave Fig Rumaki

Made with bacon, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ginger, dried figs, water chestnuts

Method:   microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for escargots grilles (grilled snails)

Escargots Grilles (Grilled Snails)

Made with black pepper, salt, curry powder, fresh thyme, escargot, lard or unsalted butter, shallots, garlic, celery, parsley

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 kool-aid pickles

Kool-Aid Pickles

Made with unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid, water, dill pickles, sugar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for anchovy, garlic, and olive bread

Anchovy, Garlic, And Olive Bread

Made with anchovy paste, flour, water, yeast, salt, sugar, dried oregano, olive oil, garlic, kalamata olives

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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