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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 chocolate-drizzled popcorn

Chocolate-Drizzled Popcorn

Made with chocolate chips, popcorn, salt, white chocolate chips

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican black bean dip

Mexican Black Bean Dip

Made with tortilla chips, fresh cilantro, sour cream, refried black beans, salsa, Mexican blend cheese, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tuna avocado spread

Tuna Avocado Spread

Made with assorted crackers, hot pepper sauce, onion, tuna, avocado, lemon juice, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mini quiches lorraine

Mini Quiches Lorraine

Made with salt, half and half, cream cheese, margarine, flour, bacon, Swiss cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creole-style stuffed mushrooms

Creole-Style Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with turmeric, Creole seasoning, whole wheat bread,, olive oil cooking spray, button mushrooms, olive oil, onions, red bell peppers, chopped frozen spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for jalapeno pie

Jalapeno Pie

Made with non-stick cooking spray, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno slices, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carne asada sliders with spicy, pickled carrots and zucchini

Carne Asada Sliders with Spicy, Pickled Carrots and Zucchini

Made with salt, sugar, vinegar, water, zucchini, garlic, jalapeno pepper, skirt steak, cumin, garlic powder

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crispy prawn nuggets

Crispy Prawn Nuggets

Made with oil, prawns, flour, salt, soya sauce, green chile paste, ginger-garlic paste, eggs, msg, lemon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for rainbow vegetable tray

Rainbow Vegetable Tray

Made with vegetable oil, sugar, black pepper, salt, purple onion, green bell pepper, pimiento, baby corn, artichoke hearts, baby whole carrots


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bread and butter pickled green tomatoes

Bread And Butter Pickled Green Tomatoes

Made with fresh ginger, pickling lime, green tomatoes, sugar, white vinegar, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, whole allspice, whole celery seed, mace

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for apricot bites

Apricot Bites

Made with pistachios, apricots, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cowboy caviar

Cowboy Caviar

Made with tortilla chips or large corn chips, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, frozen black-eyed peas, green onions or finely chopped onion, red or green bell pepper, green chili peppers...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for savory spinach cheesecake

Savory Spinach Cheesecake

Made with light cream, nutmeg, bread crumbs, butter, Parmesan cheese, onion, vegetable oil, mushrooms, cream cheese, eggs

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked shrimp quesadillas

Baked Shrimp Quesadillas

Made with flour tortillas, salt, butter, vegetable oil, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked black bean dip

Baked Black Bean Dip

Made with scallion, monterey jack cheese, black beans, sour cream, salsa, Mexican lime juice

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hungarian tudish lapein cheese cake

Hungarian Tudish Lapein Cheese Cake

Made with butter, EggBeaters, sour cream, egg whites, egg yolks, cottage cheese, sugar, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for spinach balls with honey mustard sauce

Spinach Balls with Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with mustard, mayonnaise, frozen spinach, crumb herb stuffing, Parmesan cheese, butter, green onions, eggs, nutmeg

Method:   oven
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 crab and cheddar waffles

Crab And Cheddar Waffles

Made with milk, egg, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, cayenne pepper, sharp Cheddar cheese, crab meat, green onion

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cottage cheese dill dip

Cottage Cheese Dill Dip

This cottage cheese dill dip is the perfect combination of creamy and tangy, with a hint of dill. It's perfect for dipping veggies or crackers.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mexican fruit dip

Mexican Fruit Dip

Made with fruit, rum, cinnamon, cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, marshmallow creme, vanilla extract, almond extract


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hot and sweet pickle relish

Hot And Sweet Pickle Relish

Made with mustard seed, celery seed, cider vinegar, cucumbers, hot peppers, onions, green bell pepper, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for three day lime pickles

Three Day Lime Pickles

Made with salt, pickling seed, cucumbers, lime, water, sugar, apple cider vinegar, whole cloves, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for catfish cakes with remoulade

Catfish Cakes With Remoulade

Made with capers, lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, catfish fillets, cornmeal, bread crumbs, salt, red bell pepper, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cajun appetizer meatballs

Cajun Appetizer Meatballs

Made with barbecue sauce, egg, ground beef, hot pepper sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion, bread crumbs, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for layered mediterranean pie

Layered Mediterranean Pie

Made with eggs, red pepper, mozzarella cheese, onion, garlic, olive oil, baby spinach, pie crust mix, ham

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for escargot in wine

Escargot In Wine

Made with chives, tarragon, escargot, garlic, red wine, black pepper, butter, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for texas firecrackers

Texas Firecrackers

Made with chives, pepperoncini salad peppers, non-stick cooking spray, Monterey Jack cheese with peppers, phyllo pastry, chicken breast half

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy hot chicken bites

Spicy Hot Chicken Bites

Made with vegetable oil, flour, black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, salt, garlic powder, red pepper

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for dill pickles in a crock

Dill Pickles In A Crock

Made with water, white vinegar, salt, pickling spices, dill, garlic, bay leaves, cucumbers, grape leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for caramelized vidalia onion dip

Caramelized Vidalia Onion Dip

Made with pita chips, hot pepper sauce, sour cream, Vidalia onions, butter, olive oil, salt and pepper, cream cheese, mayonnaise


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker barbecue sausage bites

Slow Cooker Barbecue Sausage Bites

Made with pineapple chunks, ground allspice, dry mustard, miniature smoked sausage links, cooked bratwurst links, cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, barbecue sauce...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fried fish cakes

Fried Fish Cakes

Made with shortening or oil, flour, onion, egg, leftover fish, mashed potatoes, salt, pepper & onion powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mushroom, walnut, and olive spread

Mushroom, Walnut, And Olive Spread

Made with walnuts, walnut oil or vegetable oil, onion, fresh mushrooms, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, kalamata olives, parsley, green onions

Method:   oven, stovetop
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


recipe for lobster deviled eggs

Lobster Deviled Eggs

Made with black pepper, eggs, lobsters, mustard, shallots, mayonnaise, capers, chives, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butterscotch party mix

Butterscotch Party Mix

Made with caramel candies, crisp rice and corn cereal, miniature pretzels, dry roasted peanuts, butterscotch chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spam cantina appetizers

Spam Cantina Appetizers

Made with garlic salt, peanut oil, lemon juice, Spam Classic, green onion, tomato, celery, avocado, picante sauce, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for old yankee sausage sauerkraut balls

Old Yankee Sausage Sauerkraut Balls

Made with onions, sauerkraut, bread crumbs, cream cheese, thyme, garlic powder, flour, egg, prepared mustard, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asian popcorn

Asian Popcorn

Made with soy sauce, popcorn, chow mein noodles, butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turtle cheesecake dip

Turtle Cheesecake Dip

Made with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, miniature chocolate chips, cream cheese, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pecans


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for asparagus and crab ragout

Asparagus And Crab Ragout

Made with black pepper, olive oil, shallots, tomato, garlic, asparagus, fish or chicken stock, crab meat, butter, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 bistro apple pizza

Bistro Apple Pizza

Made with dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, Blue, Gorgonzola or Roquefort cheese, garlic, olive oil, pizza dough crust, red delicious, fresh spinach, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beefy taco dip

Beefy Taco Dip

Made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, tomato sauce, cheddar or taco cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cajun deviled ham eggs

Cajun Deviled Ham Eggs

Made with paprika, salt, black pepper, eggs, deviled ham, pickle relish, cider vinegar, sugar, prepared yellow mustard, Tabasco sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cajun crabmeat eggrolls with creamy crab fondue

Cajun Crabmeat Eggrolls With Creamy Crab Fondue

Made with shrimp, French bread, crab meat, egg, won ton wrappers, egg whites, oil, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for warm mole bean dip

Warm Mole Bean Dip

Made with onion, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomato, salsa, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for havana harry's cheese and chorizo dip

Havana Harry's Cheese And Chorizo Dip

Made with plantain, taro, or vegetable chips, chorizo sausage, sharp Cheddar cheese, sour cream, half and half or light cream, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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