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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 spinach-feta aioli on crostini

Spinach-Feta Aioli On Crostini

Made with baguette, ground red pepper, creamed spinach, mayonnaise, feta cheese, garlic

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quick vegetarian chili-con-queso

Quick Vegetarian Chili-Con-Queso

Made with tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, hominy, tomato paste, green chiles, onion, zucchini, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crispy rolls of salsify with prosciutto and parmesan

Crispy Rolls Of Salsify With Prosciutto And Parmesan

Made with ground nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, butter, salsify roots, water, lemon, salt, black pepper, prosciutto, phyllo dough

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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

recipe for caramel apple delight

Caramel Apple Delight

Made with apples, cream cheese, caramel ice cream topping


Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for chicken liver pate with caramelized onion

Chicken Liver Pate With Caramelized Onion

Made with butter, onion, garlic, chicken livers, brandy, whipping cream, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, hard-boiled egg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for reuben quesadillas

Reuben Quesadillas

Made with oil, Swiss cheese, flour tortillas, Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for country honey mustard dip

Country Honey Mustard Dip

Made with honey, salad dressing, sour cream, Dijon mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for goldfish snack mix

Goldfish Snack Mix

Made with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, popped popcorn, cheddar cheese goldfish, croutons, tiny pretzels, butter, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for carrot relish

Carrot Relish

Made with celery seed, mustard seed, vinegar, carrots, green bell peppers, red peppers, onions, cabbage, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 calla lily tea sandwiches

Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches

Made with chunk white chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon, black pepper, white bread, butter, parsley, carrot


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for baked chili cream cheese dip

Baked Chili Cream Cheese Dip

Made with Mexican cheese, cream cheese, chili with beans, salsa

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker chex party mix

Slow Cooker Chex Party Mix

Made with seasoned salt, garlic powder, mixed nuts, pretzels, bagel chips, corn Chex cereal, rice Chex cereal, margarine or butter, Wheat Chex cereal, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for garlic-cilantro bread

Garlic-Cilantro Bread

Made with black pepper, fresh cilantro, French bread, butter, garlic

Method:   outdoor grill
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 bacon olive spread

Bacon Olive Spread

Made with green olives , cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onions, bacon bits


Time:   under 30 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 dim sum (steamed chinese appetizers)

Dim Sum (Steamed Chinese Appetizers)

Made with eggs, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, white pepper, sesame oil, green onions, corn starch, water chestnuts, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for apple relish

Apple Relish

Made with apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, sugar, apples, Granny Smith apples, dill pickles, Vidalia or sweet type onion


Time:  

recipe for twice cooked hawaiian sticky spareribs

Twice Cooked Hawaiian Sticky Spareribs

Made with fresh ginger root, soy sauce, pork spareribs, salt and pepper, flour, sugar, vinegar

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for deep-fried spicy mushrooms

Deep-Fried Spicy Mushrooms

Made with egg, milk, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 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 creamy dijon and crab stuffed mushrooms

Creamy Dijon And Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, butter, onion, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, crab meat, water chestnuts, pimento

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for abacus lobster scallion shooters

Abacus Lobster Scallion Shooters

Made with sesame oil, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, ginger, lobster meat, tamari soy sauce, sambal chili sauce, scallions, mint

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 chicken fondue in ginger broth

Chicken Fondue in Ginger Broth

Made with sour cream, fresh parsley, garlic, water, lemon juice or lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, hot pepper flakes


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 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 chicken roll-ups

Chicken Roll-ups

Crescent rolls are baked with a cheesy chicken filling. This recipe makes a simple appetizer or snack.

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 house of blues louisiana crawfish cakes

House of Blues Louisiana Crawfish Cakes

Made with pomace oil, yellow onion, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, garlic, crawfish tails, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, kosher salt, Cajun spice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker spinach artichoke dip with toasted baguette slices

Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip With Toasted Baguette Slices

Made with mayonnaise or salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, frozen chopped spinach, monterey jack or mozzarella cheese, red...

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 ham pate en croute

Ham Pate En Croute

Made with Worcestershire sauce, butter or margarine, cooked ground ham, onion, garlic, heavy cream, dry mustard, parsley, chives, black pepper


Time:   2-5 hours

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 drunken cocktail franks

Drunken Cocktail Franks

Made with cocktail franks, hot sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, bourbon, onion, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for taco party cereal mix

Taco Party Cereal Mix

Made with salted nuts, cereal and cracker mixture, butter, brown sugar, taco seasoning mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 bbq chex mix

BBQ Chex Mix

Made with garlic powder, Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, pretzel twists, cheese crackers, honey-roasted peanuts, barbecue sauce, vegetable oil, onion powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for la quinta spinach rockefeller

La Quinta Spinach Rockefeller

Made with oysters, spinach, garlic, olive oil, anise-flavored liqueur, salt and freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sour cream glazed pecans

Sour Cream Glazed Pecans

Made with pecan halves, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab cakes with warm remoulade sauce

Crab Cakes With Warm Remoulade Sauce

Made with white or yellow onion, celery, garlic, parsley, green onions, onion, lump or claw crab meat, bread crumbs, olive oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pickled cauliflower

Pickled Cauliflower

Made with Dried red pepper, turmeric, cauliflower, pickling onions, canning salt, vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for watermelon dip

Watermelon Dip

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


Time:   under 30 minutes

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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