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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 weight watchers beef nachos

Weight Watchers Beef Nachos

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, salsa, Mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cocktail meatballs with grape jelly

Cocktail Meatballs with Grape Jelly

Made with sweet onion, milk or half & half, egg, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, oil, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tomato onion relish

Tomato Onion Relish

Made with ground red pepper, tomatoes, yellow or white onions, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for three cheese appetizer cheesecake

Three Cheese Appetizer Cheesecake

Made with garlic powder, fresh basil, sour cream, roasted red peppers, sesame crackers, butter, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chicken roll-ups

Chicken Roll-ups

Crescent rolls are baked with a cheesy chicken filling. This recipe makes a simple appetizer or snack.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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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 mussels provencal

Mussels Provencal

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jalapeno cabbage salsa

Jalapeno Cabbage Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, cabbage, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pineapple cashew bites

Pineapple Cashew Bites

Rich cream cheese is the perfect bind between the sweet pineapple and salty cashews. Refreshing little party bites.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for egg and watercress finger sandwiches

Egg And Watercress Finger Sandwiches

Made with fresh watercress, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, honey Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper, butter, whole wheat bread


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bourbon dogs

Bourbon Dogs

Made with bourbon, cocktail weenies, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for albondigas de atun con salsa de vino

Albondigas de Atun con Salsa de Vino

Made with garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, chicken broth, white wine, tuna, hard cooked egg, egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for elvis style fried pickles

Elvis Style Fried Pickles

Made with Tabasco sauce, garlic salt, dill pickles, flour, beer, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for how to make pickled garlic

How To Make Pickled Garlic

Made with salt, garlic, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


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 spinach and bacon appetizers

Spinach and Bacon Appetizers

Made with green onions, mayonnaise, tortillas, bacon, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baking mix cheese straws

Baking Mix Cheese Straws

Made with Tabasco sauce, biscuit baking mix, butter or margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, crisped rice cereal

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for oven fried potato skins

Oven Fried Potato Skins

Made with black pepper, baking potatoes, butter, garlic, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 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 indonesian lamb kebabs

Indonesian Lamb Kebabs

Made with ground coriander, ground ginger, vinegar, oil, leg or shoulder of lamb, peanuts, peanut oil, onion, garlic

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


recipe for slow cooker goat cheese and black bean dip

Slow Cooker Goat Cheese And Black Bean Dip

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, goat cheese, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 cajun pecans

Slow Cooker Cajun Pecans

Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for asian cicadas

Asian Cicadas

Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hot crab dip

Slow Cooker Hot Crab Dip

Made with Worcestershire sauce, prepared horseradish, cream cheese, milk, crabmeat, green onions

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker hot little doggies

Slow Cooker Hot Little Doggies

Made with hot dog buns, cocktail weiners, bbq sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mansion on turtle creek shrimp crostini

Mansion on Turtle Creek Shrimp Crostini

Made with salt, shrimp, olive oil, shallots, garlic, bread crumbs, Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese, capers, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker spicy cocktail franks

Slow Cooker Spicy Cocktail Franks

Made with cocktail wieners, ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, frankfurters

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 savory crab cheesecake

Savory Crab Cheesecake

Made with garlic, butter or margarine, ricotta cheese, half-and-half or light cream, dijon mustard, all-purpose flour, eggs, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for microwave garlic bread

Microwave Garlic Bread

Made with Parmesan cheese, french or vienna bread, butter or margarine, garlic salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mediterranean almond dip

Mediterranean Almond Dip

Made with crackers or pita bread rounds, olive oil or almond oil, garlic, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, ground cayenne pepper, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian white bean pate

Italian White Bean Pate

Made with cannellini beans, chicken broth, olive oil, fresh thyme, garlic, fresh flat-leaf parsley, scallion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for low-fat chocolate popcorn

Low-Fat Chocolate Popcorn

Made with cinnamon, popcorn, non-stick cooking spray, powdered cocoa mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for killer smoked salmon dip

Killer Smoked Salmon Dip

Made with garlic, salmon fillet, nutmeg, thyme, black pepper, salt, mayonnaise, Liquid Smoke

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for christmas pickles

Christmas Pickles

Made with cucumbers, pickling lime, alum, powdered ginger, vinegar, water, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mushroom croustades

Mushroom Croustades

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, parsley, mushrooms, all-purpose flour, whipping cream

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for fried plantains with guacamole

Fried Plantains with Guacamole

Made with ground cinnamon, plantains, oil, avocados, onion, tomatoes, lemon, salt, garlic, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for nova scotia fishcakes

Nova Scotia FishCakes

Made with ale, salt, black pepper, onions, salt cod, water, potatoes, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for tex mex crispix mix

Tex Mex Crispix Mix

Made with oil, French fried onions, taco seasoning mix, crushed red peppers, coriander, garlic powder, Crispix cereal, corn chips


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herb dip mix

Herb Dip Mix

Made with dried parsley, dried thyme, dried tarragon, onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for taco party cereal mix

Taco Party Cereal Mix

Made with salted nuts, cereal and cracker mixture, butter, brown sugar, taco seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white chocolate party mix

White Chocolate Party Mix

Made with oil, vanilla chips, candy coated milk chocolate pieces, Cheerios, Corn or Rice Chex, peanuts, pretzels

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for red lobster's shrimp tree

Red Lobster's Shrimp Tree

Made with shrimp, water, salt, curly endive, plastic foam cone, plastic foam square, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for red pepper relish

Red Pepper Relish

Made with bay leaf, oregano, mustard seed, cider vinegar, sugar, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, serrano or jalapeno chilies, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 pork and ham sauerkraut balls with mustard sauce

Pork And Ham Sauerkraut Balls With Mustard Sauce

Made with margarine or butter, ground pork, onion, smoked ham, all-purpose flour, dry mustard, red pepper sauce, milk, parsley, sauerkraut

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican-style ground beef stuffed mushrooms

Mexican-Style Ground Beef Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with mushrooms, breadcrumbs, Monterey Jack cheese, ground beef, garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, mild green chiles

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cooked salsa

Cooked Salsa

Made with salt, ground cumin, onions, garlic, tomato sauce, bell peppers, dried oregano, white vinegar, jalapenos, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bean & cheese dip for 60

Bean & Cheese Dip for 60

Made with tortilla chips, cheese sauce, refried beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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