Made with oil, French fried onions, taco seasoning mix, crushed red peppers, coriander, garlic powder, Crispix cereal, corn chips
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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Tex Mex Crispix Mix
Herb Dip Mix
Made with dried parsley, dried thyme, dried tarragon, onion, garlic powder, salt, black pepper
Time: under 30 minutes
Cucumber Relish
Made with cornstarch, white vinegar, sugar, cucumbers, cooking onions, red bell peppers, turmeric, pickling salt, mustard seed, celery seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
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Chile Relleno Bites
Made with Tabasco sauce, green chiles, Cheddar cheese, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lentil Spread
Made with French bread, salt and pepper, sage, lentils, water, carrot, onion, celery, garlic, olive oil
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Tuna Foldovers
Made with paprika, prepared mustard, mayonnaise, refrigerated biscuits, tuna in water, cheddar or American cheese
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Kettle Corn
Made with vegetable oil, popcorn kernels, sugar, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Warm Cheese Dip With Salsa Verde
Made with red pepper, celery, carrot, bread sticks, tortilla chips, green salsa, cream cheese, fresh cilantro
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick Party Pizza
Made with Worcestershire sauce, oregano, English muffins, pork sausage, ground beef, onion, processed cheese product, pizza sauce, party rye bread
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Party Cocktail Sausages
Made with orange marmalade, miniature smoked sausage links, barbecue sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Oysters and Clams with Spicy Cajun Sauce
Made with orange juice, oysters, clams, bacon, onion, chili powder, black pepper, chili sauce, cumin
Method: outdoor grill, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Watermelon Relish
Made with cloves, watermelon rind, sugar, water, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
East Indian Bean Dip
Made with curry powder, ground ginger, cumin, ground allspice, navy beans, zucchini, yellow bell pepper, red onion, garlic, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Toasted Buttered Pecans
Made with pecan halves, seasoned salt, butter or margarine
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Crunchy Ranch Corn Dip
Made with red, green, or yellow bell pepper, green chiles, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, corn, black olives
Time: 1-2 hours
Sweet Party Mix
Made with brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, crispy corn and rice cereal, slivered almonds, pecans
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Parsnip & Smoked Salmon Canapes
Made with fresh dill, smoked salmon, parsnips, onion, Granny Smith apple, all-purpose flour, eggs, salt and pepper, sour cream
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Zucchini Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with dried oregano, zucchini, salt, fresh mushrooms, butter or margarine, garlic, ricotta cheese, saltine crackers, Parmesan cheese, oil-packed dried tomatoes
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chunky Tuna Salsa
Turn the tide on traditional salsa with this chunky tuna salsa. Fresh, flavorful, and ideal for dipping, it's the catch of the day.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Seared Beef Tenderloin Mini-Sandwiches
Made with sour cream, Dijon mustard, fresh tarragon, prepared horseradish, beef tenderloin, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray, lemon juice, watercress, French...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ham Canapes
Made with rye squares, butter, ham, fresh parsley, onion
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Herbed Pork Pate
Made with crackers, Melba rounds, brandy, boneless pork loin, bacon, water, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, red pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Party Meatballs
Made with black pepper, salt, pork sausage, ground beef, ketchup, cracker crumbs, eggs, onion, green bell pepper
Method: crock pot, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Crab And Avocado Cocktail
Made with salt, crab meat, avocados, jalapeno chilies, tomato, lime juice, olive or vegetable oil, onion, fresh cilantro, garlic
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mascarpone, Chicken, And Artichoke Quesadillas
Made with mascarpone cheese, black pepper, salt, onion, olive oil, garlic, chicken breast, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, flour tortillas
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with salt, butter, mushrooms, potatoes, whipped cream cheese, shrimp
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fabulous Party Franks
Made with hot dogs, egg, water, frozen puff pastry sheet
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Salmon And Salmon Mousse Terrine
Made with toast points, smoked salmon, clarified butter, heavy cream, lemon, fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh chives, salt and white pepper, Choupit caviar
Time: over 5 hours
Escargots A La Bourguignonne (Snails In Parsley Butter)
Made with garlic, parsley, shallot, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, white wine, cognac, snail shells, snails
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Crab Mornay
Made with crab meat, red pepper, butter, green onions, parsley, flour, half and half, Swiss cheese, sherry, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Salsa Negra
Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Alichela (Anchovy Dip)
Made with paprika, cayenne pepper, anchovies, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, black olives, oregano
Time: under 30 minutes
Brie And Papaya Quesadillas
Made with oil, butter, flour tortillas, water, yellow onion, red chili peppers, papaya, brie
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pate De Foie Gras A L'ancienne
Made with bay leaves, truffles, dried rosemary, pork fat, calves' or goose liver, garlic, Cognac or brandy, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Avocado Surprise Dip
Made with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, Dry roasted almonds, slivered or sliced, red onion, small red ripe tomato, diced, black pepper, salt, sour cream, packed Krrrrisp Kraut...
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot-and-Sweet Freezer Pickles
Made with water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling cucumbers, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Bacon and Tomato Cups
Made with refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough, dried basil, tomato, bacon, onion, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Deviled Eggs
Made with eggs, mayonnaise, mushroom sauce, soy sauce, paprika, ginger
Time: 1-2 hours
Hot Bacon Dip
Made with Tabasco sauce, sour cream, bacon, mild Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Proscuitto and Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches
Made with white sandwich bread, goat cheese, cream, proscuitto
Time: under 30 minutes
Kahlua Crystalized Nuts
Made with butter, light corn syrup, whole shelled nuts, sugar, Kahlua
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ambrosia Fruit Dip
Made with sugar substitute, cream cheese, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, lemon rind
Time: under 30 minutes
Miso Dipping Sauce
Made with tahini, garlic, soy sauce, miso paste, onion, sugar, apple, sesame oil
Time: under 30 minutes
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.





































































