Made with tortilla chips, avocado, cottage cheese, lime juice, scallions, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt and 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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Guacamole With Cottage Cheese
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
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
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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Dried Beef And Cream Cheese Dip
Made with pecans, green onions, sour cream, cream cheese, dried beef, garlic
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Kraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, butter or olive oil
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Pecan-Cheese Wafers
Made with pecans, cayenne pepper, Cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt
Time: 2-5 hours
Sweet And Hot Almonds
Made with cayenne pepper, salt, whole almonds, sugar, ground cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Candied Fennel
Made with white pepper, fennel seeds, sunflower seeds, sugar, butter, water, baking soda, ground fennel
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Fresh Spinach Dip
Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, fresh chopped spinach, water chestnuts, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, pimento
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Shrimp Ball
Made with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, shrimp, onion, lemon juice, ketchup
Time: over 5 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
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
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
Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Kielbasa
Made with brown sugar, prepared mustard, onion, kielbasa
Method: crock pot
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
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
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
Blizzard Party Mix
Made with white chocolate chips, rice cereal squares, small pretzel twists, dry roasted peanuts, caramels
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Sliced Dill Pickles
Made with mustard seed, cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, canning salt, celery seed, onions, fresh dill
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Mushroom Logs
Made with poppy seeds, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, egg, mushrooms, butter, cream cheese, seasoned salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Escargot In Wine
Made with chives, tarragon, escargot, garlic, red wine, black pepper, butter, parsley
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Olive-Basil Tapenade
Made with goat cheese, lemon, basil, black olives, olive oil, sea salt, French bread
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Ranch Bread Bites
Made with frozen bread dough, bacon, mozzarella cheese, oil, ranch salad dressing mix
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
Turtle Cheesecake Dip
Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pecans
Time: under 30 minutes
Gorgonzola (Blue Cheese) Dip
Made with parsley, chives, toasted walnuts, Cognac or cream, Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Boston Baked Peanuts
Made with salt, Spanish peanuts, sugar, water
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asparagus Mousse
Made with salt and pepper, butter, white onion, white asparagus, eggs, cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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