Made with whipped topping, vanilla pudding mix, milk, sour cream
Time: under 30 minutes
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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Creamy Vanilla Dip
Rotel Cream Cheese Dip
Made with shrimp, salt, cream cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
Made with toothpicks, Little Smokies sausage, bacon, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Hot Jalapeno Relish
Made with mustard seed, celery seed, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, onions, vinegar, sugar, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramel Apple Delight
Made with apples, cream cheese, caramel ice cream topping
Time: under 30 minutes
Avocado-Onion Dip
Made with lemon juice, onion soup mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, avocados
Time: under 30 minutes
Cranberry Kielbasa
Made with cranberry sauce, kielbasa, cocktail wieners or lil' smokies, seafood cocktail sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
Crab Meat Pie
Made with fried onions, eggs, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, sour cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
Kahlua White Chocolate Fondue
Made with pound cake, cinnamon sticks, whipping cream, white chocolate, Kahlua, fruit
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
Mild Guacamole Dip
Made with tomatoes, lemon, avocado, sour cream, onion, chili powder, garlic salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Orange Almonds
Made with ground nutmeg, orange rind, whole blanched almonds, egg white, powdered sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Amish Dip
Made with black pepper, lemon juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, tuna, ripe olives, walnuts or almonds
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Velveeta Cheese Dip
Made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, salsa, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer
Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers
Time: under 30 minutes
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
White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants
Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Zesty Nachos
Made with scallions, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Pickled Radishes
Made with radishes, water, mustard seed, fennel seeds, celery seeds, kosher salt, red wine vinegar
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
Made with ground cinnamon, salt, egg whites, water, almonds, sugar substitute
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Made with dill, cucumbers, sugar, white vinegar, water, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Killer Smoked Salmon Dip
Made with garlic, salmon fillet, nutmeg, thyme, black pepper, salt, mayonnaise, Liquid Smoke
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
Love buffalo wings? Get that same hot, zippy flavor in everything from deviled eggs to enchiladas. And of course: wings.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.





































































