Made with red bell pepper, pinto beans, olive oil, lemon, limes, red onion, cilantro, garlic, green bell pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Pinto Bean Dip
Chicken and Ham Sandwich Spread
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken breast, ham, heavy cream, scallion
Time: 1-2 hours
Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer
Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers
Time: under 30 minutes
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
White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants
Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
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
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
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
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
Big Sandwich Spread
Made with French bread, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions
Time: under 30 minutes
Pickled Radishes
Made with radishes, water, mustard seed, fennel seeds, celery seeds, kosher salt, red wine vinegar
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn
Made with popcorn kernels, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Potato Chip Blue Cheese Nachos
Made with blue cheese, Yukon chips, garlic powder
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Pickled Pigs' Ears Chinese Style
Made with white vinegar, sugar, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, carrots, cucumber, red onion
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
Greek Popcorn
Made with butter, basil, oregano, popcorn, feta cheese, kasseri cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Teriyaki Date Rumaki
Made with bacon, teriyaki marinade, dates, water chestnuts
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Fresh Spinach Dip
Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, fresh chopped spinach, water chestnuts, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, pimento
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
Microwave Fig Rumaki
Made with bacon, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ginger, dried figs, water chestnuts
Method: microwave
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Kool-Aid Pickles
Made with unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid, water, dill pickles, sugar
Time: over 5 hours
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
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!