Appetizers and Snacks

Made with Italian salad dressing, dry black-eyed peas, green bell pepper, onion, green onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with brown sugar, apricot preserves, cocktail sausages, crushed pineapple

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with meatballs, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, grape jelly

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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Made with Velveeta, diced tomatoes with green chiles, green onions, ground coriander, ground cumin, hot pepper sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water or vegetable broth, salt, garlic, soybeans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, red...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter, marshmallows, popcorn, candy coated milk chocolate or peanut butter candy pieces, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, water, ginger, pickling salt, rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cocktail franks, hot sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, bourbon, onion, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with marjoram, celery seed, dry mustard, pigs' feet, wine or tarragon vinegar, onions, bay leaves, paprika, red pepper pod, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with vegetable oil, popcorn kernels, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce, onion, prepared mustard

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with cube steak, cayenne pepper, oil, egg, milk, all-purpose flour, mesquite flavored seasoning mix, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with blue cheese, Yukon chips, garlic powder

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with blue cheese, bacon, dates

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This snack mix has a little something for everyone. Popcorn, M&Ms, peanuts, raisins, and Reese's Pieces. Party not included.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dried oregano, dried basil, garlic, all-purpose flour, frozen white bread dough, marinated artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with walnuts, sour cream, celery, blue cheese, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with white or yellow onion, celery, garlic, parsley, green onions, onion, lump or claw crab meat, bread crumbs, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with Dried red pepper, turmeric, cauliflower, pickling onions, canning salt, vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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

Made with vegetables and crackers, lemon peel, salmon, frozen chopped spinach, plain nonfat yogurt, mayonnaise, green onions, parsley, dried basil, dried dill weed


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt and pepper, mayonnaise, watercress, white bread


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with seasoned salt, cooking oil spray, butter, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Tabasco sauce, walnut or pecan

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with tahini, garlic, soy sauce, miso paste, onion, sugar, apple, sesame oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with frozen crab meat, avocados, lemon juice, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with white pepper, fennel seeds, sunflower seeds, sugar, butter, water, baking soda, ground fennel

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

Made with sugar, honey, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with mustard, mayonnaise, frozen spinach, crumb herb stuffing, Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, eggs, nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cream of mushroom soup, process cheese product, hot sausage, ground beef, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with monterey jack cheese, tomato sauce, ground beef, salt, enchilada sauce, corn bread


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with capers, salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, anchovies, dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with parsley, dry sherry, shrimp, olive oil, garlic, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

This cream cheese spread is perfect for when you're feeling a bit fanciful. It's great on toast, bagels, or crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with honey, sea salt, cinnamon, cumin seeds, pumpkin seeds, butter, sugar, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with refrigerated soft breadstick dough, mozzarella cheese, honey ham, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bacon, hot pepper sauce, cherrystone clams, water, green bell pepper, onion, butter or margarine, bread crumbs, dried thyme, dried marjoram


Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, sugar, pecan, Gorgonzola or blue cheese, dried figs, soft cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours