Made with butter, milk, salt and pepper, nutmeg, eggs, breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, butter or veg oil, shallot
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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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Potato Balls With Meat Filling
Craisin Cream Cheese Spread
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
Icebox Pickles
Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, bell pepper, celery seed, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Caprese Mini Sandwiches
Made with mixed baby salad greens or spinach leaves, vinaigrette or light balsamic salad dressing, pita flatbreads, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, fresh basil...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Apricot Cheese Dip
Made with brandy, almonds, almond extract, sour cream, cream cheese, apricot preserves
Time: 30-60 minutes
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7 Layer Shrimp Dip
Made with green onions, green bell pepper, sour cream, pimiento cheese spread, cocktail sauce, frozen small shrimp, sharp Cheddar cheese
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
Matambre (Argentine Hunger-Killer)
Made with red pepper flakes, flank steak, red wine vinegar, garlic, dried thyme, spinach, carrots, hard-cooked eggs, onion, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Mexican Party Chicken Balls
Made with green onions, salsa, ground chicken, onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ham-Olive-Cheese Pinwheels
Made with green olives, cream cheese, steak sauce, onion, ham
Time: under 30 minutes
Peanut Butter Honey Dip
Made with apple, pear, celery, carrot, peanut butter, honey
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
Asparagus Mousse
Made with salt and pepper, butter, white onion, white asparagus, eggs, cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Carolina Pickled Shrimp
Made with red onions, oil, ketchup, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt, dry mustard, hot pepper sauce, shrimp
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rotel Cream Cheese Dip
Made with shrimp, salt, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Mediterranean Flat Bread
Made with roasted red peppers, sliced pitted ripe olives, refrigerated pizza crust dough, garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, feta cheese with sun-dried tomatoes...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Dump Dip
Made with paprika, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped green chilies, Mexican corn
Time: under 30 minutes
Crispy Rolls Of Salsify With Prosciutto And Parmesan
Made with ground nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, butter, salsify roots, water, lemon, salt, black pepper, prosciutto, phyllo dough
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
Made with toothpicks, Little Smokies sausage, bacon, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramel Apple Delight
Made with apples, cream cheese, caramel ice cream topping
Time: under 30 minutes
Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with cayenne pepper, onion powder, mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini-Crawfish Pies
Made with flour, yellow onion, celery, carrots, scallions, green bell pepper, shallots, crawfish tails, Cajun seasoning
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Gourmet Seafood Cocktail Sauce
Made with canned tomato puree, celery seed, chili sauce, ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Brown Sugar And Honey Mustard Spread
Made with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, honey
Time: under 30 minutes
Pulled Pork Quesadillas
Made with flour tortillas, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, pork shanks
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Spinach Dip Boat
Made with cream cheese, egg bread loaf, light sour cream, black pepper, margarine-butter blend, garlic, onion, frozen spinach
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Red Pepper, Green Onion And Cream Cheese Dip
Made with black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell peppers, green onion
Time: 1-2 hours
Mini Steak Tacos With Spicy Pico De Gallo
Made with flour tortillas, Mexican cheese blend, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Crispy Oven-Fried Walleye Fish Cakes With Black Bean Salsa
Made with lemon, salt, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, corn flakes, butter, black beans, corn
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Glazed Salami
Made with prepared mustard, hard salami, orange marmalade, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Batter Dipped Fried Clams
Made with milk, egg yolk, butter, salt, flour, egg white, shucked clams, cooking oil, mayonnaise
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chicken And Spring Onion Yakitori With Peanut Dipping Sauce
Made with lime juice, fresh ginger root, sesame oil, hot sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, sugar, garlic
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: over 5 hours
Pink Elephant Popcorn
Made with popcorn, butter, miniature marshmallows, strawberry gelatin powder
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Artichoke And Shrimp-Filled Phyllo Cups
Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, marinated artichoke hearts, shrimp, cream cheese, phyllo
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef Carpaccio With Mushroom Salad And Sunchoke Aioli
Made with olive oil, salt, thyme, garlic, red wine vinegar, frisee, sunchokes, butter
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Bacon Olive Spread
Made with green olives , cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onions, bacon bits
Time: under 30 minutes
Steakhouse Bruschetta
Made with fresh basil, tomatoes, dry mustard, white wine vinegar, blue cheese, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, boneless sirloin steak, olive oil, baguette bread
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Deep Fried Shrimp Balls
Made with oil, egg white, egg yolk, fresh ginger, salt, water chestnuts, pork fat, raw shrimp, chicken stock, white bread
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Asparagus, Thyme And Parmesan Puffs
Made with fresh thyme, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, milk, asparagus spears
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Shrimp Taco Dip
Made with taco chips, green pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, tiny cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, seafood cocktail sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onions, tomato
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp And Scallop Fondue Provencale
Made with white wine, herbes de Provence, tomato puree, tomatoes, garlic, onion, olive oil, basil leaves, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mini Tuna Tarts
Made with refrigerated flaky biscuits, salt and pepper, tuna, mayonnaise, pickle relish, green onion, monterey jack cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Ruby Tuesday's Chicken Quesadillas
Made with lettuce, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, Italian salad dressing, flour tortilla, margarine, Monterey jack or cheddar cheese, tomato, jalapeno...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bisquick Sausage Meatballs
Made with marinara sauce, garlic, baking mix, bell pepper, onion, Italian sausage, Chedarella cheese, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sun Dried Tomato Quiche
Made with butter, potato, sun dried tomatoes, green onion, eggs, whipping cream, garlic, smoked ham
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mushroom Cream Cheese Tarts
Made with butter, onion, frozen phyllo dough shells, mushrooms, black pepper, salt, cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Dijon And Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, butter, onion, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, crab meat, water chestnuts, pimento
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chopped Cucumber Pickle
Made with sugar, vinegar, celery seed, cucumbers, salt, sweet onions, green bell peppers, mustard seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
The Knick Portobello Mushroom Spread
Made with salt and pepper, onion powder, olive oil, Portobello mushrooms, yellow onions, garlic, cream cheese
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers
Made with bacon, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno peppers
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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