Made with baguette, ground red pepper, creamed spinach, mayonnaise, feta cheese, garlic
Method: oven, microwave
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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Spinach-Feta Aioli On Crostini
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
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
Bacon-Wrapped Little Smokies
Made with toothpicks, Little Smokies sausage, bacon, brown sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramel Apple Delight
Made with apples, cream cheese, caramel ice cream topping
Time: under 30 minutes
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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
Reuben Quesadillas
Made with oil, Swiss cheese, flour tortillas, Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Country Honey Mustard Dip
Made with honey, salad dressing, sour cream, Dijon mustard
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches
Made with chunk white chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon, black pepper, white bread, butter, parsley, carrot
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Chili Cream Cheese Dip
Made with Mexican cheese, cream cheese, chili with beans, salsa
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Garlic-Cilantro Bread
Made with black pepper, fresh cilantro, French bread, butter, garlic
Method: outdoor grill
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
Bacon Olive Spread
Made with green olives , cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onions, bacon bits
Time: under 30 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
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
Apple Relish
Made with apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar, sugar, apples, Granny Smith apples, dill pickles, Vidalia or sweet type onion
Time:
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
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
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
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
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
Mild Guacamole Dip
Made with tomatoes, lemon, avocado, sour cream, onion, chili powder, garlic salt
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Hot Bacon Spread'n Dip for 50
Made with horseradish, cream cheese, milk, onion, bacon
Method: oven
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
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
Pickled Radishes
Made with radishes, water, mustard seed, fennel seeds, celery seeds, kosher salt, red wine vinegar
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Made with dill, cucumbers, sugar, white vinegar, water, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Drunken Cocktail Franks
Made with cocktail franks, hot sauce, ketchup, chili sauce, bourbon, onion, sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Taco Party Cereal Mix
Made with salted nuts, cereal and cracker mixture, butter, brown sugar, taco seasoning mix
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Sour Cream Glazed Pecans
Made with pecan halves, sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.
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