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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 mexican black-eyed pea dip

Mexican Black-Eyed Pea Dip

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

recipe for cheesy artichoke squares

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

recipe for leftover chicken quesadillas

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


recipe for cream cheese and grapes spread

Cream Cheese and Grapes Spread

Made with crackers, green grapes, shallots, cream cheese, prepared mango chutney, curry powder, brandy, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for make ahead antipasto

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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recipe for bourbon pecans

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

recipe for hot pickled vegetables

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

recipe for preserving chiles (chile paste)

Preserving Chiles (Chile Paste)

Made with chiles, vinegar, salt


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for 7 layer mediterranean dip

7 Layer Mediterranean Dip

Made with pita bread, ripe or kalamata olives, hummus, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for portobello mushrooms stuffed with refried beans

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

recipe for super bowl salsa

Super Bowl Salsa

Made with dried cilantro, tomatoes, tomato sauce, green chiles, green onions, garlic, dried red chili peppers


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas hot peanuts

Texas Hot Peanuts

Made with onion powder, red pepper, shelled raw peanuts, peanut oil, chili powder, paprika, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 baked potato strips

Baked Potato Strips

Made with salt, black pepper, potatoes, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for neapolitan bruschetta

Neapolitan Bruschetta

Made with anchovy fillets, oregano, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, salt, Italian bread, black pepper, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for watermelon relish

Watermelon Relish

Made with cloves, watermelon rind, sugar, water, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked stuffed quahogs

Baked Stuffed Quahogs

Made with parsley, garlic powder, quahogs, oil, onions, celery, dry white bread, crushed red pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for spicy tuna dip

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

recipe for crab-stuffed mushroom caps

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

recipe for spicy cheese dip chili con queso

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


recipe for zucchini stuffed mushrooms

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

recipe for slow cooker velveeta cheese and spinach dip

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

recipe for black bean tortilla spirals

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


recipe for beef and cheese pizza fondue

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

recipe for seared beef tenderloin mini-sandwiches

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

recipe for ham canapes

Ham Canapes

Made with rye squares, butter, ham, fresh parsley, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for escabeche (pickled vegetables)

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

recipe for herbed pork pate

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

recipe for slow cooker refried black bean dip

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


recipe for crab and avocado cocktail

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

recipe for guava paste & queso blanco filled empanadas

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

recipe for caramelized almonds

Caramelized Almonds

Made with sugar, butter, slivered blanched almonds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for brie and papaya quesadillas

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

recipe for beef tidbits

Beef Tidbits

Made with smoked beef, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, onion, chives


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for kraut-stuffed mushroom caps

Kraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, butter or olive oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon and tomato cups

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

recipe for crab-stuffed jalapenos

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

recipe for hot bacon dip

Hot Bacon Dip

Made with Tabasco sauce, sour cream, bacon, mild Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for smoked salmon and dill tea sandwiches

Smoked Salmon and Dill Tea Sandwiches

Made with white sandwich bread, smoked salmon, dill, whipped cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ambrosia fruit dip

Ambrosia Fruit Dip

Made with sugar substitute, cream cheese, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon rind


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian beef nachos

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


recipe for spinach, mushroom, and artichoke heart quesadillas

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

recipe for pecan-cheese wafers

Pecan-Cheese Wafers

Made with pecans, cayenne pepper, Cheddar cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, salt


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sweet and hot almonds

Sweet And Hot Almonds

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, whole almonds, sugar, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for horseradish ham spread appetizers on garlic rye

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

recipe for classic blt dip

Classic BLT Dip

Made with fresh parsley, crackers, lettuce, bacon, sour cream, mayonnaise, plum tomatoes, cheddar cheese


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bread bowl fondue

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


recipe for hot slow cooker hamburger dip

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

recipe for escargot and spinach traume

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

recipe for gourmet chicken sausage and asian pear skewers with rosemary

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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