Is fondue the ultimate fancy party food? It's definitely worth finding out with this gruyere, brie, and white wine recipe of melty perfection.
Method: stovetop
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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Gruyere and Brie Fondue
Cream Cheese Anchovy Dip
This cream cheese anchovy dip is perfect for entertaining. The cream cheese is light and fluffy, and the anchovy paste adds just the right amount of salty flavor.
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Red Lobster's Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp and Sauce
Love the coconut shrimp that you get at Red Lobster? Now you can make it at home with this knock-off recipe, including their famous pina colada...
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cucumber and Watercress Tea Sandwich
A perfect finger sandwich for a ladies luncheon, baby shower, or when royalty comes to visit. Serve as little sandwich triangles or cut into fun shapes.
Time: under 30 minutes
Old-Fashioned Pickle Barrel Pickles
These pickles are the real deal, made from cucumbers that are hand-selected and barrel-cured for weeks. They're perfect for snacking or adding some crunch to your...
Time: over 5 hours
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Stuffed Pepperoncini
A simple stuffing with bacon and cream cheese makes these peppers pop!
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Old Dutch Caramel Corn
Old Dutch Foods, based in Minnesota, is famous for its salty snacks. In this recipe you can use their popular "puffcorn" or regular popcorn.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ahi Tuna Tartare on Sesame Wonton Crisps
Crackers made from wonton wrappers are topped with a mixture of sushi-grade tuna, green onions, sesame seeds, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, orange...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Swedish Meatballs
Tender meatballs made from a combination of pork and beef and served in a traditional-style sauce.
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Black Bean, Spinach And Cheese Quesadillas
Delicious quesadillas made with fresh spinach, black beans, onion, and cheddar cheese melted inside flour tortillas.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bite-Size Crustless Quiches
Mini quiches made with eggs, bell pepper, green onion, and Cheddar cheese.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ahi Tuna Tower
Tuna towers are a popular appetizer item on fancy seafood restaurant menus these days. They are actually really easy to make at home. Serve it with deep fried wonton wrappers as dippers.
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Pork Meatballs
Deep-fried pork meatballs are a delicious and easy to make appetizer. The bread crumb coated meatballs are fried in hot oil until golden and served with your favorite dipping...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Sour Cream Clam Dip
A simple version of the popular party dip made with clams, sour cream, dehydrated onion, and seasonings. Serve with crackers or chips.
Time: 1-2 hours
Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Fondue
A healthy dose of Baileys gives this fondue a luscious layer of boozy flavor. Marshmallows, bananas, graham crackers, or angel food cake all make great dippers.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Trawler's Crab Dip
The Trawler Seafood Restaurant in South Carolina used to serve this rich crab dip as a complimentary appetizer as diners were seated at their tables.
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon Quesadillas
An easy and tasty oven-baked version of quesadillas made with flour tortillas, Colby/Monterey Jack cheese blend, bacon, and green onions.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Muffaletta Olive Spread
Spiced, chopped olives in oil makes a great secret ingredient in muffaletta sandwiches or a tapenade-style topping for crackers or bruschetta.
Time: under 30 minutes
Empanada Dough
No matter how good the filling, an empanada is only as good as its dough. That's where this scratch-made recipe comes into play. With a go-to dough as good as this one, you can start...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Basic Fried Pickles
These tasty bites are made by dipping dill pickle chips in a cornmeal batter, then frying them until they're crispy and golden brown. The perfect appetizer for any occasion.
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Parmigiano Reggiano Frico
Crisps of baked Parmigiano Reggiano make gorgeous garnishes for salads, and are pretty tempting to snack on by themselves.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
The perfect appetizer for any party, these bacon and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms are delicious. They're easy to make and look great on a plate.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Cream Cheese Chive Dip
The combination of cream cheese and sour cream makes this dip rich and creamy.
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Carrabba's Italian Grill Stuffed Mushrooms
The stuffed mushrooms at Carrabba's are one of their popular appetizers. The mushroom caps are stuffed with a spicy pepperoni filling. One taste and...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Dairy Queen Onion Rings
Recreate the classic Dairy Queen onion rings in your own kitchen. Enjoy the sweet crunch of battered Vidalia onions, deep-fried to golden perfection.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Cheddar's Santa Fe Spinach Dip
Made with salt and pepper, sour cream, onion, spinach, plum tomatoes, green chiles, cream cheese, Monterey jack cheese, half and half, red wine vinegar
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Sombrero Dip
Made with refried beans, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, taco sauce, jalapeno peppers, green olives, chili powder
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Calamari Cakes
Pan-fried calamari cakes are a delicious and easy way to enjoy calamari. They can be served as an appetizer or main course, and are perfect for any seafood lover.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ultimate Onion Rings
The batter on these onion rings is full of flavor and has a crispy texture
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Spread
This simple spread is made with cream cheese that is mixed with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Boat
Set sail on a delicious journey with this cheesy bread boat, guaranteed to make waves at your next gathering. Bon appetit!
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon-Cheese Ring
Dazzle your friends with a Bacon-Cheese Ring that's creamy, cheesy, and addictively good. With just a few ingredients like cheddar, cream cheese, and crunchy pecans, this no-fuss...
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Cheddar Olives
A classic retro-style party food. Stuffed olives are wrapped in a cheesy dough and baked until golden brown. Make extra as these go fast at parties!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat A & W Onion Rings
The secret to A&W's famous crispy onion rings is in the batter. This copycat version uses tempura mix to give the onion rings a light, crisp coating like you get at the...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
A great twist on traditional spinach-artichoke dips made in the slow cooker and without using any soup mixes.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Low Fat Crab Cakes
If you're worried that crab cakes that aren't cooked in a mountain of butter don't hold up, have no fear. Fat-free mayo and yogurt save the day, and all the classic herbs and spices...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Meat Fondue with four sauces
Made with chili sauce, onion, prepared horseradish, garlic salt, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno chili pepper, hot pepper sauce, mayonnaise or salad dressing
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Baker's Fish House Onion Rings
Baker's Fish House in Wagoner, Oklahoma is famous for their onion rings. They are made with a unique buttermilk batter and then deep fried until crisp and golden...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Stanley & Seafort's Hot Dungeness Crab Dip
Made with parsley, mayonnaise, dungeness crab meat, onion, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Arizona Coyote Caviar
This zesty dip is made with black beans, black olives, green chiles, garlic, cilantro, spices, cream cheese, and salsa.
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Mini Crab Cakes
These quick and easy crab cake balls make a great appetizer for your next party. Serve with tartar sauce, mayo, or remoulade for dipping.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Blue Cheese Oysters
Serve these rich oysters with cold beer or a crisp white wine. Don't have oysters on the half shell? No problem, you can place shucked oysters in small, buttered ramekins instead.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Teriyaki Chicken
Pieces of chicken are deep fried in a crispy batter and then dipped in a homemade teriyaki glaze.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pasta Skewers
Make-ahead party skewers made with cheese tortellini, salami, and stuffed olives, all marinated in Italian salad dressing before serving.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Stuffed Mushrooms with Feta Cheese
Stuffed mushrooms are a tasty and impressive appetizer. These caps stuffed with fresh herbs, bread crumbs and feta are perfect as a starter for a Mediterranean or...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
The Famous Lipton California Dip
The party dip that started it all. Sour cream and onion soup mix are a classic but add in seafood, bacon, or blue cheese, and you'll have a new party favorite.
Time: 1-2 hours
Habanero Poppers
If jalapenos have always been a little tame for you, it's time you tried a new pepper in your popper. Habaneros stuffed with cheddar, cream cheese, and bacon bits have some serious...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
Fried shrimp are the perfect appetizer or party snack: delicious, dippable, and easy to pop! Serve them with the creamy, tangy mayo dipping sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Wrapped Smoked Oysters
Surf and turf have never been so close. Crispy bacon strips wrapped around smoked oysters make a crazy good party appetizer. Serve with a Dijon aioli if you're feeling...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Cheesy Velveeta Chicken Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with a melty chicken cheese sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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