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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 quick vegetarian chili-con-queso

Quick Vegetarian Chili-Con-Queso

Made with tomatoes, pinto beans, red kidney beans, garbanzo beans, hominy, tomato paste, green chiles, onion, zucchini, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for antipasto pastry squares

Antipasto Pastry Squares

Made with black pepper, Parmesan cheese, eggs, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, boiled ham, provolone cheese, Swiss cheese, Genoa salami, pepperoni sausage, roasted red...

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for buffalo chicken snackers

Buffalo Chicken Snackers

Made with paprika, garlic powder, chicken breast halves, wooden skewers, margarine, Tabasco sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for ham and cheddar-stuffed french bread

Ham And Cheddar-Stuffed French Bread

Made with frozen broccoli, bread flour, rapid rise yeast, salt, water, olive or vegetable oil, sharp Cheddar cheese, ham

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for homemade boiled peanuts

Homemade Boiled Peanuts

Made with salt, water, peanuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for microwave roasted peanuts

Microwave Roasted Peanuts

Made with water, peanuts, salt

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chipotle restaurant style guacamole

Chipotle Restaurant Style Guacamole

Made with garlic, salt, avocado, red onion, lime, jalapeno, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cranberry-orange chex mix

Cranberry-Orange Chex Mix

Made with dried cranberries, frozen orange juice concentrate, Corn Chex cereal, Rice Chex cereal, Wheat Chex cereal, almonds, butter, brown sugar

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled rumaki

Grilled Rumaki

Made with water chestnuts, chicken livers, soy sauce, brown sugar, fresh ginger root, black pepper, cayenne pepper, bacon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mouth-watering stuffed mushrooms

Mouth-Watering Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with cayenne pepper, onion powder, mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for deep fried oysters with ponzu dipping sauce

Deep Fried Oysters With Ponzu Dipping Sauce

Made with vegetable or canola oil, water, oysters, rock salt, red jalapeno pepper, shallot, fresh mint, fresh ginger, lime, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for cranberry turkey mini sliders

Cranberry Turkey Mini Sliders

Made with brie cheese, fresh baby spinach, sesame seeds, cranberry sauce, salt and pepper, frozen turkey meatballs, poultry seasoning, refrigerated biscuit dough, egg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spinach-leek dip in a round crusty bread

Spinach-Leek Dip In A Round Crusty Bread

Made with round crusty bread, leek soup mix, fresh spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, green onions


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for reuben quesadillas

Reuben Quesadillas

Made with oil, Swiss cheese, flour tortillas, Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for shrimp and crab bruschetta

Shrimp And Crab Bruschetta

Made with French baguette, onion, tomatoes, vegetable oil, lemon juice, fresh chives, fresh mint, garlic, crabmeat, shrimp

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger bites

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Bites

Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for tuna horseradish dip with pita triangles

Tuna Horseradish Dip With Pita Triangles

Made with pita triangles, cayenne, tuna, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, onion, horseradish, fresh parsley


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for country honey mustard dip

Country Honey Mustard Dip

Made with honey, salad dressing, sour cream, Dijon mustard


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pastry wrapped pineapple cream cheese

Pastry Wrapped Pineapple Cream Cheese

Made with apples, crackers, egg yolk, flour, butter, crushed pineapple, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for white cheddar and jalapeno spread

White Cheddar And Jalapeno Spread

Made with hot pepper sauce, salt, white cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, white pepper


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for baked stuffed mushrooms with sausage and mozzarella

Baked Stuffed Mushrooms With Sausage And Mozzarella

Made with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, vegetable oil, Italian sausage, green onions, garlic, Italian seasoning, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese sausage puffs

Cream Cheese Sausage Puffs

Made with water, egg, pork sausage, mushrooms, green onions, cream cheese, salt and black pepper, refrigerated crescent rolls

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for warm and creamy bacon dip

Warm And Creamy Bacon Dip

Made with green onions, sour cream, bacon bits, sharp Cheddar cheese, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy spinach dip boat

Creamy Spinach Dip Boat

Made with cream cheese, egg bread loaf, light sour cream, black pepper, margarine-butter blend, garlic, onion, frozen spinach

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mesa grill lobster quesadillas with yellow tomato and roasted garlic salsa

Mesa Grill Lobster Quesadillas With Yellow Tomato And Roasted Garlic Salsa

Made with roasted garlic, red onion, serrano pepper, rice wine vinegar, fresh thyme, black pepper, flour tortillas, Monterey...

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mini steak tacos with spicy pico de gallo

Mini Steak Tacos With Spicy Pico De Gallo

Made with flour tortillas, Mexican cheese blend, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, chili powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spaghetti dip

Spaghetti Dip

Made with green bell pepper, spaghetti sauce mix, cottage cheese, milk, lemon


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker sloppy joe dip

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Dip

Made with ground beef, sloppy joe sauce

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for scandia's chilled lobster cocktail with vodka sauce

Scandia's Chilled Lobster Cocktail With Vodka Sauce

Made with chives, Old Bay seasoning, English cucumber, frozen lobster tails, dried dill weed, caraway seeds, vodka, prepared cocktail sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for batter dipped fried clams

Batter Dipped Fried Clams

Made with milk, egg yolk, butter, salt, flour, egg white, shucked clams, cooking oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 sweet and spicy candied walnuts

Sweet And Spicy Candied Walnuts

Made with walnut halves, ground cloves, egg white, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for end of the garden relish

End Of The Garden Relish

Made with onions, green tomatoes, salt, water, carrots, cauliflower, green beans, celery, turmeric, celery seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for pumpkin pate

Pumpkin Pate

Made with butter, ground cloves, pumpkin, red onion, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for savory gruyere crabmeat palmiers

Savory Gruyere Crabmeat Palmiers

Made with frozen puff pastry, Gruyere cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, crab meat, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cranberry feta pinwheels

Cranberry Feta Pinwheels

Made with flour tortillas, whipped cream cheese, feta cheese, green onions, dried cranberries


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for best football dip ever

Best Football Dip Ever

Made with processed cheese, ground beef, cream cheese, salsa

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dill weed dip

Dill Weed Dip

Made with vegetables, green onions, seasoned salt, dill weed, sour cream, mayonnaise


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for all-american bbq sliders

All-American BBQ Sliders

Made with brown sugar, cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire, ground chuck, ground sirloin, salt, pepper, red onion, cheddar cheese

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon and cheese pinwheels

Bacon And Cheese Pinwheels

Made with salsa, flour tortillas, garlic powder, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, ripe olives, green onions, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon-wrapped oyster stuffing balls

Bacon-Wrapped Oyster Stuffing Balls

Made with bacon, smoked oysters, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, pepper, water

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker beef and bean nacho dip

Slow Cooker Beef And Bean Nacho Dip

Made with Cheddar cheese, sour cream, ground beef, taco seasoning, taco sauce, refried beans

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon mini potatoes

Bacon Mini Potatoes

Made with small new potatoes, Dijon mustard, bacon

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spiced ritz crackers

Spiced Ritz Crackers

Made with vegetable oil, Ritz crackers, dry Ranch salad dressing mix, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for white cheddar, apple and bacon cheesecake

White Cheddar, Apple And Bacon Cheesecake

Made with sharp white cheddar cheese, large eggs, cream cheese, bacon, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, Granny Smith apples, light brown sugar...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for candied pumpkin spice pecans

Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans

Made with pecan, butter, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for roasted garlic and pesto hummus

Roasted Garlic And Pesto Hummus

Made with salt and pepper, lemon juice, pesto, chickpeas, garlic


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for spinach and artichoke dip with bowtie pasta chips

Spinach And Artichoke Dip With Bowtie Pasta Chips

Made with Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Monterey jack cheese, paprika, fresh parsley, bow tie...

Method:   stovetop, oven, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for rustic antipasto platter

Rustic Antipasto Platter

Made with baguette, kalamata olives, Mortadella, mild Genoa salami, prosciutto, antipasto dip, Asiago cheese, Parmesan cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried bow tie pasta chips

Fried Bow Tie Pasta Chips

Made with bow tie pasta, water, vegetable oil, flour, salt, white pepper, eggs, milk, bread crumbs

Method:   deep fryer, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes





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