This dip features a mix of black-eyed peas, corn, and diced tomatoes with chopped red bell pepper, onions, and spicy jalapenos.
Time: over 5 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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Mexican Black-Eyed Pea Dip
Cheesy Artichoke Squares
Made with cheddar cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, oregano, hot pepper sauce, onion, garlic, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Leftover Chicken Quesadillas
Made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, beans, tortillas, rice, chicken, vegetables, onion or scallions, fresh cilantro
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Cream Cheese and Grapes Spread
Made with crackers, green grapes, shallots, cream cheese, prepared mango chutney, curry powder, brandy, almonds
Time: under 30 minutes
Make Ahead Antipasto
Made with marinated artichoke hearts, carrots, green bell peppers, cauliflower, mushrooms, sweet pickles, celery, black olives, green olives, pickled onions
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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Bourbon Pecans
Made with black pepper, bourbon, pecan, corn oil, Worcestershire sauce, angostura bitters, sugar, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Pickled Vegetables
Discover how to easily make pickled vegetables with this simple recipe. Combine green beans, celery, and various other fresh veggies with spicy peppers in a tangy cider vinegar...
Time: over 5 hours
7 Layer Mediterranean Dip
Made with pita bread, ripe or kalamata olives, hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Portobello Mushrooms Stuffed With Refried Beans
Made with olive oil, onion, tomato, Serrano chile, dried oregano, salt, chicken broth, portobello mushrooms, fresh cilantro, Monterey Jack or Oaxaca...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Super Bowl Salsa
Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers
Time: under 30 minutes
Texas Hot Peanuts
Made with onion powder, red pepper, shelled raw peanuts, peanut oil, chili powder, paprika, salt
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Baked Potato Strips
Made with salt, black pepper, potatoes, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Neapolitan Bruschetta
Made with anchovy fillets, oregano, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, salt, Italian bread, black pepper, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Watermelon Relish
Made with cloves, watermelon rind, sugar, water, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Stuffed Quahogs
Made with parsley, garlic powder, quahogs, oil, onions, celery, dry white bread, crushed red pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Tuna Dip
Made with mayonnaise, hot pepper sauce , tuna in water, jalapeno peppers, jalapeno pepper juice, Jalapeno hot pepper sauce
Time: over 5 hours
Crab-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Made with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, mushrooms, butter, onion, celery, garlic, black pepper, seasoned salt, crab meat
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spicy Cheese Dip Chili Con Queso
Made with tortilla chips, salt, Worcestershire sauce, butter, onion, picante sauce, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, paprika, green chile peppers
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Zucchini Stuffed Mushrooms
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
Slow Cooker Velveeta Cheese And Spinach Dip
Made with black pepper, Velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, half and half, chopped frozen spinach, onion, Tabasco hot sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Black Bean Tortilla Spirals
Made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, green onions, black beans
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef And Cheese Pizza Fondue
Made with bread sticks, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, pizza sauce, dried basil or oregano, garlic powder, sharp Cheddar cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini-Sandwiches
Made with sour cream, Dijon mustard, fresh tarragon, prepared horseradish, beef tenderloin, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, lemon juice, watercress, French...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ham Canapes
Made with rye squares, butter, ham, fresh parsley, onion
Method: oven
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
Herbed Pork Pate
Made with crackers, Melba rounds, brandy, boneless pork loin, bacon, water, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Refried Black Bean Dip
Made with cilantro or green onion, cumin, refried black beans, salsa, cream cheese, pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Crab And Avocado Cocktail
Made with salt, crab meat, avocados, jalapeno chilies, tomato, lime juice, olive or vegetable oil, onion, fresh cilantro, garlic
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Caramelized Almonds
Made with sugar, butter, slivered blanched almonds
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Brie And Papaya Quesadillas
Made with oil, butter, flour tortillas, water, yellow onion, red chili peppers, papaya, brie
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Beef Tidbits
Made with smoked beef, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, onion, chives
Time: over 5 hours
Kraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, butter or olive oil
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon and Tomato Cups
Made with refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, dried basil, tomato, bacon, onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab-Stuffed Jalapenos
Made with green bell pepper, onions, cracker meal, egg, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot Bacon Dip
Made with Tabasco sauce, sour cream, bacon, mild Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Salmon and Dill Tea Sandwiches
Made with white sandwich bread, smoked salmon, dill, whipped cream cheese
Time: under 30 minutes
Ambrosia Fruit Dip
Made with sugar substitute, cream cheese, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon rind
Time: under 30 minutes
Asian Beef Nachos
Made with Vietnamese chili garlic sauce, Monterey jack cheese, pot roast, roasted yellow bell peppers, tomatoes, sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, green onions
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Spinach, Mushroom, And Artichoke Heart Quesadillas
Made with Cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, oregano & basil or Italian seasoning, fresh spinach, baby bella/crimini mushrooms, artichoke hearts...
Method: oven, stovetop, microwave
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
Classic BLT Dip
Made with fresh parsley, crackers, lettuce, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese
Time: 1-2 hours
Bread Bowl Fondue
Made with raw vegetables and/or crackers, butter or margarine, olive oil, Italian bread, cream cheese, 4-cheese Mexican blend, sour cream, fully cooked ham, onion, Worcestershire...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Escargot And Spinach Traume
Made with water, fresh spinach, snails, feta cheese, garlic, onion, pine nuts, salt, Pernod, romaine lettuce
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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