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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 anchovy deviled eggs

Anchovy Deviled Eggs

Made with capers, salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, anchovies, dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry ambrosia-cream cheese spread

Cranberry Ambrosia-Cream Cheese Spread

Made with pecan halves, pecans, shredded coconut, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sweetened dried cranberries, crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for moose droppings

Moose Droppings

Made with bratwurst sausage, yellow onions, Dixie White Chocolate Moose Beer

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for teriyaki walnuts

Teriyaki Walnuts

Made with crushed dried red chilies, garlic, walnut halves, sesame seeds, frozen orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for deep fried fish puffs

Deep Fried Fish Puffs

Made with oil, milk, eggs, salt and pepper, panfish, self rising flour, onion, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for bulgarian eggplant and pepper spread (kiopoolu)

Bulgarian Eggplant And Pepper Spread (Kiopoolu)

Made with black pepper, salt, garlic, eggplant, green bell peppers, tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crispy baked chicken fingers with honey mustard sauce

Crispy Baked Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with honey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, non-stick cooking spray, buttermilk, corn cereal, salt, black...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ham florentine wreath

Ham Florentine Wreath

Made with almonds, egg, plum tomatoes, black pepper, refrigerated crescent rolls, deli ham, green onions, Swiss cheese, frozen chopped spinach, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bangers in rum sauce

Bangers In Rum Sauce

Made with brown sugar, bangers, rum

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for brown derby cream cheese and avocado dip

Brown Derby Cream Cheese And Avocado Dip

Made with salt, avocado, cream cheese, butter, celery salt, chives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab cakes with creole mustard sauce

Crab Cakes With Creole Mustard Sauce

Made with red pepper sauce, salt, black pepper, lump crab meat, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for rice paper shrimp rolls

Rice Paper Shrimp Rolls

Made with ponzu sauce, fresh cilantro, shrimp, rice flour vermicelli or capellini, rice paper sheets, cucumber, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramelized peanuts

Caramelized Peanuts

Made with Spanish peanuts, butter, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey spiced hazelnuts

Honey Spiced Hazelnuts

Made with hazelnuts, olive oil, garlic, cumin, Tabasco sauce, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


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 grilled rumaki

Grilled Rumaki

Made with water chestnuts, chicken livers, soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh ginger root, black pepper, cayenne pepper, bacon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vanilla fondue

Vanilla Fondue

Made with pineapple chunks, peach, fresh strawberries, vanilla milk chips, light cream, Grand Marnier or coffee flavored liqueur

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian pickled vegetables

Italian Pickled Vegetables

Made with crushed red pepper, salt, whole black peppercorns, cauliflower, green beans, red bell peppers, white vinegar, water, sugar, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

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 scandia's chilled lobster cocktail with vodka sauce

Scandia's Chilled Lobster Cocktail With Vodka Sauce

Made with chives, Old Bay seasoning, English cucumber, frozen lobster tails, dried dill weed, caraway seeds, vodka, prepared cocktail sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for korean crab cakes

Korean Crab Cakes

Made with peanut oil, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, fresh ginger, fish sauce, crabmeat, shrimp, breadcrumbs


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for seasoned pepper beef tenderloin appetizer

Seasoned Pepper Beef Tenderloin Appetizer

Made with sour cream, prepared horseradish, beef tenderloin, olive oil, salt, seasoned pepper, dinner rolls, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

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 cranberry feta pinwheels

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Made with flour tortillas, whipped cream cheese, feta cheese, green onions, dried cranberries


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for oi sobagi kimchi (cucumber kimchi)

Oi Sobagi Kimchi (Cucumber Kimchi)

Made with cayenne pepper, sugar, salt, fresh ginger root, garlic, green onions, Kirby cucumbers


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for italian-herb party mix

Italian-Herb Party Mix

Made with nuts, butter, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dried Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 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 roasted garlic and pesto hummus

Roasted Garlic And Pesto Hummus

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, pesto, chickpeas, garlic


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for corned beef hash nachos

Corned Beef Hash Nachos

Made with sour cream, olives, black beans, corned beef hash, nacho chips, cheddar cheese, tomato, yellow onion, salsa, pickled jalapenos

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pickled celery

Pickled Celery

Made with turmeric, dry mustard, salt, sugar, water, cider vinegar, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for three cheese artichoke dip with pita dippers

Three Cheese Artichoke Dip With Pita Dippers

Made with pita bread, cream cheese, Mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for potstickers with dipping sauce and homemade gyoza wrappers

Potstickers With Dipping Sauce And Homemade Gyoza Wrappers

Made with all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for appetizer shrimp puffs

Appetizer Shrimp Puffs

Made with Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, water, flour, garlic salt, eggs, shrimp

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon and tomato wafers

Bacon And Tomato Wafers

Made with salt, dill seed, bacon, flour, butter, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for italian spinach dip

Italian Spinach Dip

Made with round sourdough bread shell, water chestnuts, mayonnaise, Italian salad dressing mix, sour cream, frozen chopped spinach, red bell pepper


Time:   2-5 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 radish pickles (overnight chinese daikon)

Radish Pickles (Overnight Chinese Daikon)

Made with sesame oil, daikon, salt, rice vinegar, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours


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 parmesan puffs ii (low carb)

Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)

Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polynesian scallops

Polynesian Scallops

Made with soy sauce, corn oil, ginger, sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for tomato basil and brie spread

Tomato Basil and Brie Spread

Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tapas: roasted almonds with cayenne and cumin

Tapas: Roasted Almonds with Cayenne and Cumin

Made with sea salt, olive oil, almonds, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almond and garlic dip (skordalia)

Almond And Garlic Dip (Skordalia)

Made with sugar, salt, olive oil, bread, almonds, garlic, potato, lemon juice, white wine vinegar


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 habanero hummus

Habanero Hummus

Made with habanero powder, red bell pepper, garlic, tahini, roasted garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon wrapped artichokes

Bacon Wrapped Artichokes

Made with half and half or cream, artichoke bottoms, bacon, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for magnolia's crab dip with garlic and herb toasts

Magnolia's Crab Dip with Garlic and Herb Toasts

Made with salt, chives, basil, yellow onion, olive oil, garlic, heavy cream, cream cheese, lump crab meat, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bagna cauda (italian anchovy dip)

Bagna Cauda (Italian Anchovy Dip)

Made with salt, black pepper, sugar, butter, mushroom, garlic, anchovy fillets, heavy cream, Mozzarella cheese, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for california caviar

California Caviar

Made with Italian salad dressing, dry black-eyed peas, green bell pepper, onion, green onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours





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