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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 cajun shrimp dip

Cajun Shrimp Dip

Made with cooked shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, green onions, Italian dressing mix, salt and pepper


Time:   over 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 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 roasted olives (olive al forno)

Roasted Olives (Olive Al Forno)

Made with parsley, black olives, green olives, garlic, lemon, olive oil, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for teriyaki date rumaki

Teriyaki Date Rumaki

Made with bacon, teriyaki marinade, dates, water chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for veal-stuffed mushrooms

Veal-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, mushrooms, butter, shallots, fresh thyme, ground veal, egg, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for 6 layer mexican dip

6 Layer Mexican Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, salsa, tomatoes, black olives, bean dip, guacamole dip, sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning mix, green onions


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for day lilly dillies

Day Lilly Dillies

Made with celery seed, day lily buds, hot red pepper pods, garlic, white vinegar, water, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crab bites

Crab Bites

Made with crabmeat, butter, Old English cheese, garlic salt, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, English muffins

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pounded cheese and crackers

Pounded Cheese And Crackers

Made with crackers, black pepper, ground red pepper, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, margarine or butter, Dijon mustard, milk, dried dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butterscotch apple dip

Butterscotch Apple Dip

Made with apple wedges, ground cinnamon, white vinegar, sweetened condensed milk, butterscotch flavored chips, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for meatless quesadillas

Meatless Quesadillas

Made with salsa, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, yogurt, kidney beans, flour or corn tortillas, ricotta cheese, red bell pepper, plum tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mango-jicama salsa

Mango-Jicama Salsa

Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh spinach dip

Fresh Spinach Dip

Made with black pepper, seasoned salt, fresh chopped spinach, water chestnuts, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, pimento


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for world's best clam dip

World's Best Clam Dip

Made with clam juice, minced clams, cream cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for microwave fig rumaki

Microwave Fig Rumaki

Made with bacon, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ginger, dried figs, water chestnuts

Method:   microwave
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for lemon pepper cashews

Lemon Pepper Cashews

Made with salt, lemon, sugar, cashews, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pesto cream cheese spread

Pesto Cream Cheese Spread

Made with pesto sauce, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for quesadillas de hongos

Quesadillas De Hongos

Made with tomatoes, salsa verde, fresh cilantro, white button mushrooms, olive oil, salt, flour tortillas, Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, avocados

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for icebox pickles

Icebox Pickles

Made with vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, onion, bell pepper, celery seed, salt


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 7 layer shrimp dip

7 Layer Shrimp Dip

Made with green onions, green bell pepper, sour cream, pimiento cheese spread, cocktail sauce, frozen small shrimp, sharp Cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican party chicken balls

Mexican Party Chicken Balls

Made with green onions, salsa, ground chicken, onion, egg, bread crumbs, milk, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for french fried deviled eggs

French Fried Deviled Eggs

Made with flour, egg yolks, hard boiled eggs, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, white pepper, Tabasco sauce, sweet relish, mayonnaise

Method:   deep fryer
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 asparagus mousse

Asparagus Mousse

Made with salt and pepper, butter, white onion, white asparagus, eggs, cream

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 mediterranean flat bread

Mediterranean Flat Bread

Made with roasted red peppers, sliced pitted ripe olives, refrigerated pizza crust dough, garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, feta cheese with sun-dried tomatoes...

Method:   oven
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 mediterranean pita chips

Mediterranean Pita Chips

Made with paprika, garlic, pita bread, butter, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 broccoli cheese bites

Broccoli Cheese Bites

Made with salt and pepper, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, chopped frozen broccoli, water, sharp Cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
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 mouth-watering stuffed mushrooms

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with cayenne pepper, onion powder, mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mini-crawfish pies

Mini-Crawfish Pies

Made with flour, yellow onion, celery, carrots, scallions, green bell pepper, shallots, crawfish tails, Cajun seasoning

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for gourmet seafood cocktail sauce

Gourmet Seafood Cocktail Sauce

Made with canned tomato puree, celery seed, chili sauce, ketchup, prepared horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pulled pork quesadillas

Pulled Pork Quesadillas

Made with flour tortillas, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, oil, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, pork shanks

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked shrimp dip

Baked Shrimp Dip

Made with paprika, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salad shrimp, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oyster rockefeller dip

Oyster Rockefeller Dip

Made with anchovy paste, lemon juice, parsley, frozen chopped spinach, oysters, green onions, celery, margarine, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 batter dipped fried clams

Batter Dipped Fried Clams

Made with milk, egg yolk, butter, salt, flour, egg white, shucked clams, cooking oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for artichoke and shrimp-filled phyllo cups

Artichoke And Shrimp-Filled Phyllo Cups

Made with Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, marinated artichoke hearts, shrimp, cream cheese, phyllo

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 homemade cocktail onions

Homemade Cocktail Onions

Made with mustard seeds, celery seeds, white vinegar, sugar, salt, water, pearl onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef carpaccio with mushroom salad and sunchoke aioli

Beef Carpaccio With Mushroom Salad And Sunchoke Aioli

Made with olive oil, salt, thyme, garlic, red wine vinegar, frisee, sunchokes, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for steakhouse bruschetta

Steakhouse Bruschetta

Made with fresh basil, tomatoes, dry mustard, white wine vinegar, blue cheese, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, boneless sirloin steak, olive oil, baguette bread

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tiropites (greek cheese pastries)

Tiropites (Greek Cheese Pastries)

Made with butter, phyllo dough, ricotta or cottage cheese, feta cheese, eggs, fresh parsley, salt and freshly ground pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spinach and artichoke dip with bowtie pasta chips

Spinach And Artichoke Dip With Bowtie Pasta Chips

Made with Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Monterey jack cheese, paprika, fresh parsley, bow tie...

Method:   stovetop, oven, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for deep fried shrimp balls

Deep Fried Shrimp Balls

Made with oil, egg white, egg yolk, fresh ginger, salt, water chestnuts, pork fat, raw shrimp, chicken stock, white bread

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for shrimp taco dip

Shrimp Taco Dip

Made with taco chips, green pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, tiny cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, seafood cocktail sauce, mozzarella cheese, green onions, tomato


Time:   under 30 minutes





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