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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 apple-pineapple horseradish over cream cheese dip

Apple-Pineapple Horseradish Over Cream Cheese Dip

Made with crackers, apple jelly, pineapple preserves, horseradish, black pepper, dry mustard, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot bacon spread'n dip for 50

Hot Bacon Spread'n Dip for 50

Made with horseradish, cream cheese, milk, onion, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot taco dip

Hot Taco Dip

Made with tortilla chips, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, sour cream, black olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for molded cheese spread

Molded Cheese Spread

Made with cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, walnuts or pecans, green bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, prepared mustard


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for olive and jarlsberg cheese dip

Olive And Jarlsberg Cheese Dip

Made with salt and pepper, Dijon mustard, black olives, green olives, jarlsberg cheese, scallions, lemon juice


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for passover gefilte fish mousse

Passover Gefilte Fish Mousse

Made with eggs, salt and pepper, gefilte fish, walnuts, cream or milk, matzoh meal, butter or margarine, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for pepper jelly & cream cheese appetizer

Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer

Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salmon mousse

Salmon Mousse

Made with cucumber, onion, salmon, ripe olives, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dried parsley, fresh parsley


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for seasoned breadfruit chips with avocado cream cheese dip

Seasoned Breadfruit Chips with Avocado Cream Cheese Dip

Made with breadfruit, salt, black pepper, onion salt, garlic powder, oil, avocado pear, cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for smoked chicken pate

Smoked Chicken Pate

Craving a quick and tasty snack? Try this smoked chicken pate. It's creamy, spicy, and a perfect pair for crackers.


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for smokey salmon ball

Smokey Salmon Ball

Made with fresh parsley, pecans, liquid smoke, salt, horseradish, onions, lemon juice, cream cheese, canned salmon


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spicy vegetable dip

Spicy Vegetable Dip

This spicy vegetable dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It is creamy and cheesy and has a little bit of a kick to it.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for taco dip

Taco Dip

Made with nacho cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, tomato, lettuce, scallions, taco sauce, tortilla chips


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tomato crab dip

Tomato Crab Dip

A tangy, creamy dip loaded with flaked crab meat. Makes an easy appetizer and the recipe can be doubled.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for wasabi dill dip

Wasabi Dill Dip

Made with fresh dill, wasabi horseradish mayonnaise, plain nonfat yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, green onion


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for white cheese dip at mexican restaurants

White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants

Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for elegant wrapped shrimp

Elegant Wrapped Shrimp

Made with corn oil, water, wasabi powder, shrimp, potato, garlic, spinach, soy sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for beef stuffed mushrooms

Beef Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheese-stuffed mushrooms

Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with olive oil, oregano, black pepper, mushrooms, Romano cheese, dry bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for microwave crab-stuffed mushrooms

Microwave Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with cayenne, mushrooms, scallions, margarine, crabmeat, fresh parsley, horseradish, garlic, hot red pepper sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp stuffed mushroom caps

Shrimp Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, large mushrooms, bread crumbs, shrimp, green onions, celery, pimentos

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican potato skins

Mexican Potato Skins

Made with salsa, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, potatoes, egg, black olives, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican snack squares

Mexican Snack Squares

Made with salsa, black olives, refrigerated crescent rolls, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for roasted red pepper bruschetta

Roasted Red Pepper Bruschetta

Made with garlic, red bell peppers, baguette, olive oil, fresh basil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet cornbread appetizers

Sweet Cornbread Appetizers

Made with honey butter, sugar, cornbread muffin mix, egg, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for four seasons crab cakes

Four Seasons Crab Cakes

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


recipe for disney sgt. preston's yukon saloon nachos

Disney Sgt. Preston's Yukon Saloon Nachos

Made with scallions, tortilla chips, refired beans, cheese sauce, jalapeno peppers, black olives, onion, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for nacho chips

Nacho Chips

Made with salsa, cheese, onions, ground beef, peppers, guacamole, beans, sour cream, green or black olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 grape jelly meatballs, easy version

Grape Jelly Meatballs, Easy Version

The classic meatball appetizer made with small meatballs that are simmered in a mixture of grape jelly and chili sauce. Always a hit.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mongolian meatballs

Mongolian Meatballs

Made with oat bran, water chestnuts, egg whites, egg, green onions, garlic, ground ginger, soy sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crostini al tonno e pomodori

Crostini Al Tonno E Pomodori

Made with tomato, tuna in oil, mayonnaise, olive oil, onion, celery, lemon juice, Italian bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 havarti and tomato cheesecake

Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake

Made with oil from sun-dried tomatoes, buttery crackers, butter, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, eggs, Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pizza bites

Pizza Bites

Made with mozzarella cheese, refrigerated biscuits, salt, ground beef, tomato paste, instant minced onion, Italian seasoning

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for rum weinies

Rum Weinies

Made with rum, turkey hot dogs, ketchup, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for slow cooker salsa

Slow Cooker Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 blue moon cheese sandwiches

Blue Moon Cheese Sandwiches

Made with Worcestershire sauce, chopped pecans, sharp Cheddar cheese, chili sauce, mayonnaise, stuffed olives


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for devilish mini-sandwiches

Devilish Mini-Sandwiches

Need a quick and tasty appetizer? Try these devilish mini sandwiches! Made with cream cheese, deviled ham, and cranberry sauce, these bite-sized treats are served on cocktail...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cinnamon pecans

Cinnamon Pecans

Made with pecan halves, salt, egg whites, sugar, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cinnamon trail mix

Cinnamon Trail Mix

Made with cinnamon, brown sugar, margarine, toasted oat cereal, hexagon-shaped corn cereal, pretzel bits, raisins, sunflower seeds

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for honey peanut butter popcorn

Honey Peanut Butter Popcorn

Step up your snack game with this honey peanut butter popcorn recipe. This delicious treat takes classic popcorn and elevates it with a sweet and nutty coating made from...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted granola

Roasted Granola

Made with orange juice, canola or vegetable oil, honey, old-fashioned rolled oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 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 buffalo chicken fingers

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Made with celery, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, butter, hot pepper sauce, blue cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for smoked salmon and apple quesadillas with horseradish crema

Smoked Salmon and Apple Quesadillas with Horseradish Crema

Made with Granny Smith apple, Monterey Jack cheese, Asiago cheese, dill or tarragon, red onion, lime juice, flour tortillas, butter, prepared...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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