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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 smoked salmon and salmon mousse terrine

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

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 roasted garlic fondue

Roasted Garlic Fondue

Roasted garlic dipped in chocolate? Sounds crazy but the combination of flavors is incredible. You must try it!

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gourmet chicken sausage and asian pear skewers with rosemary

Gourmet Chicken Sausage And Asian Pear Skewers With Rosemary

Made with Asian pears, olive oil, bamboo skewers, chicken sausages, rosemary

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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 hot and spicy chex party mix

Hot and Spicy Chex Party Mix

Made with cheese crackers, pretzels, mixed nuts, butter or margarine, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, red pepper sauce, Corn Chex cereal, Rice Chex cereal, Wheat Chex...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for shrimp ball

Shrimp Ball

Made with horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, shrimp, onion, lemon juice, ketchup


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for pizza by the scoop

Pizza By The Scoop

Made with corn chips, tortilla chips, or pita wedges, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, chili sauce, Canadian bacon, onion, green pepper, cheddar cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for escargots grilles (grilled snails)

Escargots Grilles (Grilled Snails)

Made with black pepper, salt, curry powder, fresh thyme, escargot, lard or unsalted butter, shallots, garlic, celery, parsley

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for soused shrimp cocktail

Soused Shrimp Cocktail

Made with shrimp, pickling spice, beer, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for kool-aid pickles

Kool-Aid Pickles

Made with unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid, water, dill pickles, sugar


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for orange pecans

Orange Pecans

Made with pecan halves, sugar, orange rind, orange juice, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fresh summer salsa

Fresh Summer Salsa

Made with black pepper, salt, roma tomatoes, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for caprese mini sandwiches

Caprese Mini Sandwiches

Made with mixed baby salad greens or spinach leaves, vinaigrette or light balsamic salad dressing, pita flatbreads, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, fresh basil...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 bacon ranch bread bites

Bacon Ranch Bread Bites

Made with frozen bread dough, bacon, mozzarella cheese, oil, ranch salad dressing mix

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for turkey, corn, and cranberry salsa quesadilla

Turkey, Corn, And Cranberry Salsa Quesadilla

Tame the turkey leftovers with a quick quesadilla made with shredded turkey, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, and cranberry salsa (or sauce).

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for teriyaki walnuts

Teriyaki Walnuts

Made with crushed dried red chilies, garlic, walnut halves, sesame seeds, frozen orange juice concentrate, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
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 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 alaskan shrimp mousse

Alaskan Shrimp Mousse

Made with sour cream, green bell pepper, celery, green onion, red bell pepper, chili sauce, salt, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, unflavored gelatin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for peanut butter honey dip

Peanut Butter Honey Dip

Made with apple, pear, celery, carrot, peanut butter, honey


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for touchdown taco dip

Touchdown Taco Dip

Made with cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro or parsley, ripe olives, refried beans, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, garlic, tomato, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crispy baked chicken fingers with honey mustard sauce

Crispy Baked Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce

Made with honey, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, non-stick cooking spray, buttermilk, corn cereal, salt, black...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ham florentine wreath

Ham Florentine Wreath

Made with almonds, egg, plum tomatoes, black pepper, refrigerated crescent rolls, deli ham, green onions, Swiss cheese, frozen chopped spinach, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for garlic parmesan pull-apart bread

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

Made with butter or margarine, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic, refrigerated biscuits

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chile lime roasted nuts

Chile Lime Roasted Nuts

Made with peanuts, peanut oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, sugar, Kosher salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for brown derby cream cheese and avocado dip

Brown Derby Cream Cheese And Avocado Dip

Made with salt, avocado, cream cheese, butter, celery salt, chives


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bacon mushroom canapes

Bacon Mushroom Canapes

Made with melba toast, bacon, fresh mushrooms, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 dilly ham and cheese cocktail sandwiches

Dilly Ham And Cheese Cocktail Sandwiches

Made with fresh dill, cucumber, garlic and herb spreadable cheese, pumpernickel cocktail bread, ham


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for avocado salsa dip

Avocado Salsa Dip

Made with salt, garlic, lime juice, avocado, tomatoes, onion, fresh cilantro, Serrano or other hot chili pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled bloomin' onion

Grilled Bloomin' Onion

A low carb, keto friendly version of the famous Bloomin' Onion. It's grilled instead of battered and fried.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramelized peanuts

Caramelized Peanuts

Made with Spanish peanuts, butter, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for honey spiced hazelnuts

Honey Spiced Hazelnuts

Made with hazelnuts, olive oil, garlic, cumin, Tabasco sauce, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creole snack mix

Creole Snack Mix

A zesty Creole version of the popular cereal snack mix made with oat, wheat, corn, and rice cereals plus pretzel sticks and parmesan cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for christmas confetti dip

Christmas Confetti Dip

Made with zucchini, red bell pepper, sour cream, dry ranch-style salad dressing mix, cucumber, carrot


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for vanilla fondue

Vanilla Fondue

Made with pineapple chunks, peach, fresh strawberries, vanilla milk chips, light cream, Grand Marnier or coffee flavored liqueur

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican sushi bites

Mexican Sushi Bites

Made with yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, cream cheese, salsa, chili powder, salt, avocado, lime juice, flour tortillas, baby spinach


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for goldfish snack mix

Goldfish Snack Mix

Made with chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, popped popcorn, cheddar cheese goldfish, croutons, tiny pretzels, butter, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for homemade stove top granola

Homemade Stove Top Granola

Made with salt, coconut, dried fruit, water, rolled oats or kamut or rye flakes, nuts, wheat germ, ground flaxseed or pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fiesta snack mix

Fiesta Snack Mix

Made with garlic powder, corn chips, oyster crackers, pretzels, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, multi-grain Cheerios cereal, margarine, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for carrot relish

Carrot Relish

Made with celery seed, mustard seed, vinegar, carrots, green bell peppers, red peppers, onions, cabbage, salt, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for italian pickled vegetables

Italian Pickled Vegetables

Made with crushed red pepper, salt, whole black peppercorns, cauliflower, green beans, red bell peppers, white vinegar, water, sugar, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for calla lily tea sandwiches

Calla Lily Tea Sandwiches

Made with chunk white chicken, celery, mayonnaise, onion, tarragon, black pepper, white bread, butter, parsley, carrot


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for red pepper, green onion and cream cheese dip

Red Pepper, Green Onion And Cream Cheese Dip

Made with black pepper, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, red bell peppers, green onion


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for crispy oven-fried walleye fish cakes with black bean salsa

Crispy Oven-Fried Walleye Fish Cakes With Black Bean Salsa

Made with lemon, salt, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, corn flakes, butter, black beans, corn

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for seasoned pepper beef tenderloin appetizer

Seasoned Pepper Beef Tenderloin Appetizer

Made with sour cream, prepared horseradish, beef tenderloin, olive oil, salt, seasoned pepper, dinner rolls, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chex party mix

Slow Cooker Chex Party Mix

Made with seasoned salt, garlic powder, mixed nuts, pretzels, bagel chips, corn Chex cereal, rice Chex cereal, margarine or butter, Wheat Chex cereal, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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