Made with bread sticks, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, onion, pizza sauce, dried basil or oregano, garlic powder, sharp Cheddar cheese
Method: crock pot, stovetop
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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Beef And Cheese Pizza Fondue
Almond-Encrusted Crab Cakes
Made with almonds, vegetable oil, lump crab meat, fresh jalapeno, chipotle mayonnaise, egg, celery, yellow onion, panko
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mexican Oysters
Made with french bread, oysters, salt and pepper, plum tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, olive oil, cumin, jalapeno pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Ham Canapes
Made with rye squares, butter, ham, fresh parsley, onion
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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Escabeche (Pickled Vegetables)
Made with garlic, yellow onion, carrots, black peppercorns, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried marjoram, bay leaves, salt, cauliflower
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
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
Slow Cooker Fruity Spicy Meatballs
Made with apple juice, cranberry sauce, frozen Italian meatballs, garlic, chili sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Party Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Made with jalapenos, ranch salad dressing, flour tortillas, cream cheese, black olives, pimentos
Time: 1-2 hours
Champagne Nuts
Made with walnuts, powdered sugar, dried cherries, chocolate covered almonds, white chocolate pastilles or chips
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Christmas Caramel Popcorn
Made with candy coated chocolate candy pieces, baking soda, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, salt, vanilla extract
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot And Spicy Artichoke Shrimp Dip
Made with green onion, red bell pepper strips, artichoke hearts, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, picante sauce, parmesan cheese
Method: oven, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Smoked Salmon and Chive Cheesecake
Made with red bell pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic, cream cheese, eggs, milk, salt, Parmesan cheese, jarlsberg or swiss cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Olives (Olive Al Forno)
Made with parsley, black olives, green olives, garlic, lemon, olive oil, fennel seeds, crushed red pepper flakes
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
Refrigerator Fire And Ice Pickles
Made with onion, garlic, dill pickles, sugar, hot sauce, red pepper flakes
Time: over 5 hours
Duck Terrine
Made with bread crumbs, garlic, carrot -- peeled and halved, yellow onion -- peeled and halved, fresh parsley, thyme, cognac, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, mallard ducks...
Time: over 5 hours
Dried Beef And Cream Cheese Dip
Made with pecans, green onions, sour cream, cream cheese, dried beef, garlic
Method: oven
Time: under 30 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
Bacon Horseradish Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, fresh mushrooms, butter or margarine, onion, bread crumbs, dried parsley, bacon, cream cheese, prepared horseradish
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with salt, butter, mushrooms, potatoes, whipped cream cheese, shrimp
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread
Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers
Time: 2-5 hours
Ritz Cracker Spread
Made with Cool Whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar, crushed pineapple
Time: 1-2 hours
Cajun Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with mushroom caps, bulk sausage, onion, bell pepper, salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, water, instant rice, parsley
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Dungeness Crab And Artichoke Dip With Crostini
Made with sourdough baguettes, mayonnaise, Dungeness crab meat, artichoke hearts, Parmesan cheese, onion
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Corned Beef Bagel Dip
Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, deli corned beef, onion, seasoned salt, fresh parsley, prepared horseradish, bagels
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
Cafe Pasqual's Salsa Fresca
Made with ground cumin, Italian plum tomatoes, white onion, Serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, fresh cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Supreme Cream Cheese Dip
Made with vanilla extract, orange liqueur, sour cream, sugar, strawberries, cream cheese
Time: 2-5 hours
Teriyaki Date Rumaki
Made with bacon, teriyaki marinade, dates, water chestnuts
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Olive Dip
Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives
Time: under 30 minutes
Veal-Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, parsley, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, mushrooms, butter, shallots, fresh thyme, ground veal, egg, bread crumbs
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Hot Spinach And Bacon Dip
Made with bacon, mozzarella cheese, frozen spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bacon And Egg Croquettes
Made with eggs, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, pepper, nutmeg, bacon bits, egg, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Layered Seafood Appetizer
Made with cheddar cheese, lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonanaise, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, green onions, tomato
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Tomato-Jalapeno Relish
Made with pickling salt, sugar, green tomatoes, onions, fresh jalapenos, cider vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 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
Kraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, butter or olive oil
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Fricassee of Snails With Parsley And Roasted Garlic Cream
Made with garlic, olive oil, canned snails, flat leaf parsley, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, chablis, escargot brine, butter
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Spinach Nuggets
Made with eggs, frozen chopped spinach, onion, butter or margarine, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Stuffed Clams
Made with lemon pepper, olive oil, clam shells, clams, crab meat, bread crumbs, sweet onion, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker 5-Spice Pecans
Made with ground red pepper, ground ginger, pecan, butter or margarine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Shrimp Chips
Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Beef Crostini With Caramelized Onion Marmalade
Made with beef tenderloin, honey, brown sugar, focaccia, olive oil, sweet onions, dry red wine, red wine vinegar
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 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
Super Easy Chicken Fingers
Made with bread crumbs, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, butter
Method: oven
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.
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.
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.





































































