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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 creamy vanilla dip

Creamy Vanilla Dip

Made with whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix, milk, sour cream


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for rotel cream cheese dip

Rotel Cream Cheese Dip

Made with shrimp, salt, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for antipasto pastry squares

Antipasto Pastry Squares

Made with black pepper, Parmesan cheese, eggs, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, boiled ham, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, Genoa salami, pepperoni sausage, roasted red...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for curried chicken liver rumaki

Curried Chicken Liver Rumaki

Made with bacon, chicken livers, soy sauce, fresh ginger, brown sugar, curry powder, water chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bacon-wrapped little smokies

Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies

Made with toothpicks, Little Smokies sausage, bacon, brown sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for hot jalapeno relish

Hot Jalapeno Relish

Made with mustard seed, celery seed, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, onions, vinegar, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for caramel apple delight

Caramel Apple Delight

Made with apples, cream cheese, caramel ice cream topping


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado-onion dip

Avocado-Onion Dip

Made with lemon juice, onion soup mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, avocados


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cranberry kielbasa

Cranberry Kielbasa

Made with cranberry sauce, kielbasa, cocktail wieners or lil' smokies, seafood cocktail sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab & salmon cakes with roasted red pepper sauce

Crab & Salmon Cakes With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Made with garlic salt, salmon, crab meat, eggs, whole wheat flour, shallots, red bell peppers, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy spinach dip boat

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


recipe for toorshi (armenian pickles)

Toorshi (Armenian Pickles)

Made with cauliflower, celery, carrots, green pepper, white onions, green tomatoes, green or wax beans, hot peppers, garlic, brown sugar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for oven fried trout cakes

Oven Fried Trout Cakes

Made with black pepper, flour, egg, milk, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, paprika, vegetable oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab meat pie

Crab Meat Pie

Made with fried onions, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, sour cream

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for onion, black olive, and caper relish for fish

Onion, Black Olive, And Caper Relish For Fish

Made with salt and ground black pepper, fresh parsley, fresh marjoram or oregano, olive oil, onions, garlic, black olives, capers, anchovy fillets...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for white cheddar, apple and bacon cheesecake

White Cheddar, Apple And Bacon Cheesecake

Made with sharp white cheddar cheese, large eggs, cream cheese, bacon, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, Granny Smith apples, light brown sugar...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for crispy chicken dumplings

Crispy Chicken Dumplings

Made with chicken breasts, egg whites, rice wine or dry sherry, ginger root, scallions, salt, oil, cornstarch, Chinese white rice vinegar or cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for kahlua white chocolate fondue

Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue

Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for amuse bouche of thyme roasted oysters in the shell

Amuse Bouche Of Thyme Roasted Oysters In The Shell

Made with oysters, lamb jus, fresh thyme, olive oil, coarse sea salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asparagus, thyme and parmesan puffs

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


recipe for green tomato sweet pickles

Green Tomato Sweet Pickles

Made with allspice, celery seed, green tomatoes, salt, alum, vinegar, water, sugar, mixed spices, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for sun dried tomato quiche

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

recipe for olive garden chicken speidies

Olive Garden Chicken Speidies

Made with dried oregano, chicken breast, mayonnaise, dried tarragon, Dijon mustard, pineapple juice, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for mild guacamole dip

Mild Guacamole Dip

Made with tomatoes, lemon, avocado, sour cream, onion, chili powder, garlic salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange almonds

Orange Almonds

Made with ground nutmeg, orange rind, whole blanched almonds, egg white, powdered sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot crab canapes

Hot Crab Canapes

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cream, onion, chives, garlic, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheddar fondue

Cheddar Fondue

Made with bread, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, milk, cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amish dip

Amish Dip

Made with black pepper, lemon juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, tuna, ripe olives, walnuts or almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican velveeta cheese dip

Mexican Velveeta Cheese Dip

Made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, salsa, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 tofu dill dip

Tofu Dill Dip

A tasty and healthy alternative to traditional dips. This creamy blend features soft tofu, fresh cucumber, and zesty lemon juice, spiced up with dried dill and garlic powder.


Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 zesty nachos

Zesty Nachos

Made with scallions, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for asian meatballs in plum sauce

Asian Meatballs in Plum Sauce

Made with Dijon mustard, chili sauce, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, ginger root, green onions, soy sauce, plums

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 cinnamon roasted almonds

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

Made with ground cinnamon, salt, egg whites, water, almonds, sugar substitute

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker green chile corn dip

Slow Cooker Green Chile Corn Dip

Made with sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, garlic, Monterey jack cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, creamed corn, corn kernels, diced green chiles

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for refrigerator dill pickles

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Made with dill, cucumbers, sugar, white vinegar, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 key west crab cakes with mustard sauce

Key West Crab Cakes With Mustard Sauce

Made with green bell pepper, fresh parsley, baking powder, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, crab or seafood seasoning, canola oil, mayonnaise

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 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 chili and chicken cheesecake

Chili and Chicken Cheesecake

Made with green chiles, chicken-flavored bouillon granules, water, cream cheese, chili powder, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper, eggs, chicken

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cold beer shrimp

Cold Beer Shrimp

Made with coarse or kosher salt, fresh cilantro leaves, beer, large shrimp, olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, Tabasco sauce, tomato, ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for watermelon dip

Watermelon Dip

Made with lime juice, hot sauce, salt, seedless watermelon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for napa kimchee

Napa Kimchee

Made with kosher salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, napa cabbage, Korean pickling salt, scallions, carrot, ginger, garlic, candied ginger


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chow chow relish

Chow Chow Relish

Made with turmeric, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, green tomatoes, green bell peppers, salt, vinegar, sugar, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours





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