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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 hot bacon spread'n dip for 50

Hot Bacon Spread'n Dip for 50

Made with horseradish, cream cheese, milk, onion, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot taco dip

Hot Taco Dip

Made with tortilla chips, onion, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, taco sauce, sour cream, black olives

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cocktail meatballs with grape jelly

Cocktail Meatballs with Grape Jelly

Made with sweet onion, milk or half & half, egg, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, oil, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mussels provencal

Mussels Provencal

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cinnamon pecans

Cinnamon Pecans

Made with pecan halves, salt, egg whites, sugar, cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for albondigas de atun con salsa de vino

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

recipe for baby potatoes with saffron mayonnaise

Baby Potatoes with Saffron Mayonnaise

Made with fresh Italian parsley, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, red or white potatoes, parsley, garlic, saffron, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bbq pork sausage balls with dip and sauce

BBQ Pork Sausage Balls with Dip and Sauce

Made with egg, cracker crumbs, sage, sour cream, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, salt, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oysters with classic mignonette sauce

Oysters with Classic Mignonette Sauce

Made with salt, white pepper, oysters on the half shell, white wine, sherry vinegar, shallot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker appetizer meatball sauce

Slow Cooker Appetizer Meatball Sauce

Made with meatballs, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, grape jelly

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker cajun pecans

Slow Cooker Cajun Pecans

Made with cayenne pepper, pecan, butter, chili powder, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, onion powder, garlic powder

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for mansion on turtle creek shrimp crostini

Mansion on Turtle Creek Shrimp Crostini

Made with salt, shrimp, olive oil, shallots, garlic, bread crumbs, Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese, capers, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken pups

Chicken Pups

Made with ketchup, chicken breast tenders, mustard, refrigerated cornbread twist dough

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cinnamon toast pretzels

Cinnamon Toast Pretzels

Made with cinnamon chips, cinnamon, pretzel nubs, oil, sugar

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for confetti popcorn balls

Confetti Popcorn Balls

Made with butter, marshmallows, popcorn, candy coated milk chocolate or peanut butter candy pieces, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat chocolate popcorn

Low-Fat Chocolate Popcorn

Made with cinnamon, popcorn, non-stick cooking spray, powdered cocoa mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramel popcorn balls

Caramel Popcorn Balls

Made with popped corn, caramel candies, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for white chocolate popcorn balls

White Chocolate Popcorn Balls

Made with white chocolate, popcorn, rainbow colored sprinkles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for japanese-style pickled ginger

Japanese-Style Pickled Ginger

Made with sugar, water, ginger, pickling salt, rice vinegar or distilled white vinegar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fried plantains with guacamole

Fried Plantains with Guacamole

Made with ground cinnamon, plantains, oil, avocados, onion, tomatoes, lemon, salt, garlic, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for nova scotia fishcakes

Nova Scotia FishCakes

Made with ale, salt, black pepper, onions, salt cod, water, potatoes, bacon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bean & cheese dip for 60

Bean & Cheese Dip for 60

Made with tortilla chips, cheese sauce, refried beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for la quinta spinach rockefeller

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


recipe for kettle corn

Kettle Corn

Made with vegetable oil, popcorn kernels, sugar, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tropical cream cheese spread

Tropical Cream Cheese Spread

Made with honey, sweetened flaked coconut, cream cheese, peach preserves or orange marmalade, crushed pineapple


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for warm cheese dip with salsa verde

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


recipe for southwest steak bites

Southwest Steak Bites

Made with cube steak, cayenne pepper, oil, egg, milk, all-purpose flour, mesquite flavored seasoning mix, salt, black pepper, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop, deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheddar cheese chutney crab dip

Cheddar Cheese Chutney Crab Dip

Made with green onions, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, crab meat, chutney, almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for kids trail mix

Kids Trail Mix

Made with Reeses Pieces, Chex cereal, dried fruit, raisins, yogurt covered peanuts


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas hot peanuts

Texas Hot Peanuts

Made with onion powder, red pepper, shelled raw peanuts, peanut oil, chili powder, paprika, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for southwestern cheese fondue

Southwestern Cheese Fondue

Made with garlic, white wine, pepper Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, cornstarch, tequila, cilantro, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot and spicy carrots

Hot And Spicy Carrots

Made with salt, sugar, white vinegar, hot peppers, garlic, rosemary, carrots, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab mousse

Crab Mousse

Made with black pepper, lemon juice, non-stick cooking spray, unflavored gelatin, skim milk, Neufchatel cheese, yogurt, crab meat, celery, green onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for carrot and habanero salsa

Carrot And Habanero Salsa

Made with salt, lime juice, habanero chili pepper, garlic, scallions, carrot, tomato, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted garlic and jalapeno spread

Roasted Garlic And Jalapeno Spread

Made with habanero pasilla powdered blend, black pepper, vegetable oil, salt, garlic, balsamic vinegar, jalapenos, parsley, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for watercress finger sandwiches

Watercress Finger Sandwiches

Made with salt and pepper, mayonnaise, watercress, white bread


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mississippi sin dip

Mississippi Sin Dip

Made with Hawaiian bread, sour cream, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, green chilies, deviled ham, green onions

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for party cream cheese pinwheels

Party Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Made with jalapenos, ranch salad dressing, flour tortillas, cream cheese, black olives, pimentos


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for champagne nuts

Champagne Nuts

Made with walnuts, powdered sugar, dried cherries, chocolate covered almonds, white chocolate pastilles or chips

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple party sandwiches

Apple Party Sandwiches

Made with salted peanuts, orange juice, cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon-raisin bread, Golden Delicious apples


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for refrigerator fire and ice pickles

Refrigerator Fire And Ice Pickles

Made with onion, garlic, dill pickles, sugar, hot sauce, red pepper flakes


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for fiesta cheesecake

Fiesta Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for salsa negra

Salsa Negra

Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot-and-sweet freezer pickles

Hot-and-Sweet Freezer Pickles

Made with water, white vinegar, sugar, salt, pickling cucumbers, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for monterey jack cheese dip

Monterey Jack Cheese Dip

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno chilies, Monterey jack cheese, flour, beer

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple-jalapeno relish

Pineapple-Jalapeno Relish

Made with sesame oil, jalapeno peppers, pineapple, red bell pepper, honey

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ranch bacon, lettuce and tomato dip

Ranch Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato Dip

Made with lettuce, sugar, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, tomato, bacon, celery, onion


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for garlic-mustard mayonnaise dip

Garlic-Mustard Mayonnaise Dip

This dip is perfect for a party or as a savory condiment on your favorite sandwich. The mayonnaise provides a smooth base, while the garlic and mustard add a punch of...


Time:   1-2 hours

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 black olive dip

Black Olive Dip

Made with curry powder, parsley, longhorn cheese, mayonnaise, black olives, green onions


Time:   30-60 minutes





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