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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 guacamole with cottage cheese

Guacamole With Cottage Cheese

Made with tortilla chips, avocado, cottage cheese, lime juice, scallions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt and pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almond-encrusted crab cakes

Almond-Encrusted Crab Cakes

Made with almonds, vegetable oil, lump crab meat, fresh jalapeno, chipotle mayonnaise, egg, celery, yellow onion, panko

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 guava paste & queso blanco filled empanadas

Guava Paste & Queso Blanco Filled Empanadas

Made with vegetable oil, white wine, guava paste, queso blanco, all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, shortening, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for dried beef and cream cheese dip

Dried Beef And Cream Cheese Dip

Made with pecans, green onions, sour cream, cream cheese, dried beef, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kraut-stuffed mushroom caps

Kraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, butter or olive oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked stuffed clams

Baked Stuffed Clams

Made with lemon pepper, olive oil, clam shells, clams, crab meat, bread crumbs, sweet onion, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crab and andouille dip

Crab and Andouille Dip

Made with olive oil, sourdough bread, fresh parsley, crab meat, Parmesan cheese, roasted red bell peppers, andouille sausage, heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for warm maine lobster dip

Warm Maine Lobster Dip

Made with walnuts, cream cheese, cooked Maine lobster meat, onion, fresh horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tiny potato appetizers

Tiny Potato Appetizers

Made with watercress or parsley, potatoes, black pepper, sour cream, black olives, chives or green onion tops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pecan-cheese wafers

Pecan-Cheese Wafers

Made with pecans, cayenne pepper, Cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet and hot almonds

Sweet And Hot Almonds

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, whole almonds, sugar, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for horseradish ham spread appetizers on garlic rye

Horseradish Ham Spread Appetizers On Garlic Rye

Made with rye bread, garlic, butter, ham, cream cheese, prepared horseradish, milk, fresh sage

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

recipe for hot slow cooker hamburger dip

Hot Slow Cooker Hamburger Dip

Made with sugar, parsley, oregano, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gourmet chicken sausage and asian pear skewers with rosemary

Gourmet Chicken Sausage And Asian Pear Skewers With Rosemary

Made with Asian pears, olive oil, bamboo skewers, chicken sausages, rosemary

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 hot clam stuffing dip

Hot Clam Stuffing Dip

Made with crackers, Parmesan cheese, clams, lemon juice, butter, oregano, onion, parsley, Tabasco sauce, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ranch chex mix

Ranch Chex Mix

Made with Parmesan cheese, ranch dressing mix, butter or margarine, Corn, Rice or Wheat Chex cereal, bite-size pretzel twists, bite-size cheese crackers

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creole-style stuffed mushrooms

Creole-Style Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with turmeric, Creole seasoning, whole wheat bread,, olive oil cooking spray, button mushrooms, olive oil, onions, red bell peppers, chopped frozen spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp ball

Shrimp Ball

Made with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, shrimp, onion, lemon juice, ketchup


Time:   over 5 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 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 mini monte cristo sandwiches

Mini Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Made with butter or margarine, prepared mustard, white bread, Swiss or Fontina cheese, ham, milk, eggs, golden onion soup mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sweet and spicy kielbasa

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa

Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa

Method:   crock pot
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 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 quesadillas de hongos

Quesadillas De Hongos

Made with tomatoes, salsa verde, fresh cilantro, white button mushrooms, olive oil, salt, flour tortillas, Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, avocados

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for blizzard party mix

Blizzard Party Mix

Made with white chocolate chips, rice cereal squares, small pretzel twists, dry roasted peanuts, caramels

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna tartare with cucumber garnish

Tuna Tartare With Cucumber Garnish

Made with salt, shallot, garlic, black pepper, olive oil, white vinegar, hot pepper sauce, cucumber, vinegar


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sliced dill pickles

Sliced Dill Pickles

Made with mustard seed, cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, canning salt, celery seed, onions, fresh dill

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for catfish cakes with remoulade

Catfish Cakes With Remoulade

Made with capers, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, catfish fillets, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, red bell pepper, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


recipe for mushroom logs

Mushroom Logs

Made with poppy seeds, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, egg, mushrooms, butter, cream cheese, seasoned salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for escargot in wine

Escargot In Wine

Made with chives, tarragon, escargot, garlic, red wine, black pepper, butter, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for olive-basil tapenade

Olive-Basil Tapenade

Made with goat cheese, lemon, basil, black olives, olive oil, sea salt, French bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon ranch bread bites

Bacon Ranch Bread Bites

Made with frozen bread dough, bacon, mozzarella cheese, oil, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheddar bacon baked oysters

Cheddar Bacon Baked Oysters

Made with garlic, dried parsley, oysters, water, Cheddar cheese, butter or margarine, bacon, salt, onion, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grilled shrimp satay with ginger and lime & peanut sauce

Grilled Shrimp Satay With Ginger And Lime & Peanut Sauce

Made with lime, olive oil, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, shrimp, wooden skewers, canola oil, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bulgarian eggplant and pepper spread (kiopoolu)

Bulgarian Eggplant And Pepper Spread (Kiopoolu)

Made with black pepper, salt, garlic, eggplant, green bell peppers, tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 ham florentine wreath

Ham Florentine Wreath

Made with almonds, egg, plum tomatoes, black pepper, refrigerated crescent rolls, deli ham, green onions, Swiss cheese, frozen chopped spinach, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for turtle cheesecake dip

Turtle Cheesecake Dip

Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pecans


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gorgonzola (blue cheese) dip

Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip

Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boston baked peanuts

Boston Baked Peanuts

Made with salt, Spanish peanuts, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bangers in rum sauce

Bangers In Rum Sauce

Made with brown sugar, bangers, rum

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for asparagus mousse

Asparagus Mousse

Made with salt and pepper, butter, white onion, white asparagus, eggs, cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked pecans georgia-style

Baked Pecans Georgia-Style

Made with salt, pecan halves, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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