Made with ground nutmeg, orange rind, whole blanched almonds, egg white, powdered sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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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Orange Almonds
Curried Almonds
Made with almonds, butter or margarine, seasoned salt, curry powder
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Chili Roasted Peanuts
Made with raw peanuts, peanut oil, crushed chiles, cumin, turmeric, sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Habanero Hummus
Made with habanero powder, red bell pepper, garlic, tahini, roasted garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil
Time: under 30 minutes
Creamy Slow Cooker Spinach Dip
Made with thyme, onion, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, whipping cream, frozen chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, pimento
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
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Authentic Mexican Salsa
Made with diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, green onions, serrano chiles, salt, pepper, garlic
Time: under 30 minutes
Oyster Pate
Made with salt, water, oysters, garlic powder, hot sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Amish Dip
Made with black pepper, lemon juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, tuna, ripe olives, walnuts or almonds
Time: under 30 minutes
Byron's Famous Killer Cheese Dip
Made with sour cream, condensed cheese soup, green chilies, yellow onion, crushed red pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic, hot sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Creamy Pepperoni Dip
Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, green bell pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, pepperoni, green onions
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Beefy Chile Con Queso Dip
Made with ground beef, onions, green chiles, taco seasoning mix, milk, processed cheese
Method: stovetop
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
Mexican Con Queso (Velveeta Cheese Dip)
This easy queso recipe will have you dipping your chips in a matter of minutes. Can also add sliced pickled jalapenos to increase the heat.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Molded Cheese Spread
Made with cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, walnuts or pecans, green bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, prepared mustard
Time: over 5 hours
Sallie's ABC Dip
How well do you know your ABCs? That's almond, bacon, and cheddar dip, of course! Serve this flavorful dip with crackers or melba toast.
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Vegetable Dip
This spicy vegetable dip is the perfect appetizer for your next party. It is creamy and cheesy and has a little bit of a kick to it.
Time: 1-2 hours
Taramasalata
Made with olive oil, egg yolk, white bread, milk, fish roe, garlic, onion, lemons
Time: 30-60 minutes
Elegant Wrapped Shrimp
Made with corn oil, water, wasabi powder, shrimp, potato, garlic, spinach, soy sauce, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mexican Snack Squares
Made with salsa, black olives, refrigerated crescent rolls, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Mongolian Meatballs
Made with oat bran, water chestnuts, egg whites, egg, green onions, garlic, ground ginger, soy sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cocktail Sausage and Pineapple Bits
Made with brown sugar, apricot preserves, cocktail sausages, crushed pineapple
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Salsa
Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Egg And Watercress Finger Sandwiches
Made with fresh watercress, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, honey Dijon mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper, butter, whole wheat bread
Time: 1-2 hours
Zesty Nachos
Made with scallions, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Shark Dip
Made with parsley, mustard, shark, Italian salad dressing mix, sour cream, mayonnaise
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Bacon Appetizers
Who says fancy appetizers have to be complicated? These easy bacon appetizers are a trifecta of creamy, crispy, and smoky flavors. A snack win!
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Albondigas de Atun con Salsa de Vino
Made with garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, chicken broth, white wine, tuna, hard cooked egg, egg
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Tuna Balls
Made with corn flakes, poultry seasoning, tuna, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, almonds, prepared mustard
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Candied Cucumber Rings
Made with red hot candies, cinnamon sticks, sugar, yellow cucumbers, lime, vinegar, red food coloring
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Pickled Radishes
Made with radishes, water, mustard seed, fennel seeds, celery seeds, kosher salt, red wine vinegar
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
Tangy Cornbread Appetizers
Made with sour cream, dried parsley, cornbread muffin mix, egg, milk, bacon bits, Dijon or spicy mustard
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Baking Mix Cheese Straws
Made with Tabasco sauce, biscuit baking mix, butter or margarine, sharp Cheddar cheese, crisped rice cereal
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Cheese Crackers
Made with red pepper, butter, cheddar cheese, flour, salt
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Indigo Restaurant's Shrimp Lumpia with Chipotle Aioli
Made with flour, water, spring roll wrappers, vegetable oil, garlic, olive oil, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop, deep fryer
Time: 2-5 hours
Meatless Taco Dip
Made with jalapeno pepper, taco sauce, sour cream, cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes
Time: under 30 minutes
Zucchini Swedish Meatballs
Made with cream of mushroom soup, zucchini, onion, canned mushrooms, eggs, seasoned salt, ground beef
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Bacon-Onion Chip Dip
Made with potato chips or crackers, bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Asian Cicadas
Made with lettuce, egg, cornstarch, sugar, soft shell cicadas, peanuts, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, chili paste
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Hot Little Doggies
Made with hot dog buns, cocktail weiners, bbq sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Spicy Cocktail Franks
Made with cocktail wieners, ketchup, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, frankfurters
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Baboon Butter
Made with raisins or mini chocolate chips, banana, peanut butter, ground cinnamon
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken Pups
Made with ketchup, chicken breast tenders, mustard, refrigerated cornbread twist dough
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 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
Bacon-Onion Cheesecake
Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, wheat cracker crumbs, walnuts, butter, bacon, onion, bacon drippings, cream cheese, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Crab and Cucumber Rolls
Made with Tabasco sauce, sugar, salt, cucumber, crab meat, mayonnaise, onion
Time: 30-60 minutes
Delicious recipes for red velvet cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes.
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
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