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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 delicious cold seafood cocktail (pareve)

Delicious Cold Seafood Cocktail (Pareve)

Made with white horseradish, ketchup, cod, scrod, or halibut fillet, onion, water, lettuce, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for praline popcorn crunch

Praline Popcorn Crunch

Made with pecan, vanilla extract, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, honey, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet peanuts

Sweet Peanuts

Made with water, peanuts, cornflour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for salsa yucateca de habaneros

Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros

Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple pickles

Pineapple Pickles

Made with cinnamon stick, pineapples, brown sugar, water, vinegar, whole cloves

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for duqqa (egyptian spice mix)

Duqqa (Egyptian Spice Mix)

Duqqa is a traditional Egyptian spice mix that is typically used as a dip for pita bread. Duqqa has a nutty and earthy flavor, with a hint of mint.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 3 cup dip

3 Cup Dip

Made with onion, mayonnaise, Swiss or Colby cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for chili roasted peanuts

Chili Roasted Peanuts

Made with raw peanuts, peanut oil, crushed chiles, cumin, turmeric, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for appetizer english muffins

Appetizer English Muffins

These English muffins get an upgrade with a cheesy mayonnaise topping, zesty curry, and olives, baked to a bubbly finish.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asparagus and cheese canape

Asparagus And Cheese Canape

Made with butter, white bread, blue cheese, cream cheese, egg, asparagus

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for scallop appetizers

Scallop Appetizers

Made with scallops, French salad dressing, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for white guacamole

White Guacamole

Made with tortilla chips, mayonnaise, sour cream, green chiles, tomato, lemon juice, garlic, avocados, salt and pepper


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for seasoned breadfruit chips with avocado cream cheese dip

Seasoned Breadfruit Chips with Avocado Cream Cheese Dip

Made with breadfruit, salt, black pepper, onion salt, garlic powder, oil, avocado pear, cream cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for nacho chips

Nacho Chips

Made with salsa, cheese, onions, ground beef, peppers, guacamole, beans, sour cream, green or black olives

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for pineapple cashew bites

Pineapple Cashew Bites

Rich cream cheese is the perfect bind between the sweet pineapple and salty cashews. Refreshing little party bites.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken fingers with red plum sauce

Chicken Fingers with Red Plum Sauce

Made with Greek seasoning, bread crumbs, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, buttermilk, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for baked tuna balls

Baked Tuna Balls

Made with corn flakes, poultry seasoning, tuna, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, almonds, prepared mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for elvis style fried pickles

Elvis Style Fried Pickles

Made with Tabasco sauce, garlic salt, dill pickles, flour, beer, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cinnamon roasted almonds

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

Made with ground cinnamon, salt, egg whites, water, almonds, sugar substitute

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheese snack mix

Cheese Snack Mix

Made with cayenne pepper, chili powder, rice cereal squares, small cheddar cheese crackers, small pretzels, mixed nuts, butter, Worcestershire sauce, nacho cheese sauce mix

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for bean hominy dip

Bean Hominy Dip

Made with salt, white hominy, navy beans, cucumber or zucchini, salsa, green chiles, lime juice, cumin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker firecracker mix

Slow Cooker Firecracker Mix

Made with pretzel sticks, corn cereal squares, popped popcorn, Worcestershire sauce, margarine or butter, brown sugar, salt, cayenne

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker italian fondue

Slow Cooker Italian Fondue

Made with dry red wine, cornstarch, sharp Cheddar cheese, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix, mozzarella cheese, ground beef

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker white beer cheese dip

Slow Cooker White Beer Cheese Dip

Made with Asadero cheese, beer, prepared horseradish, garlic, Tabasco sauce, onion, jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cajun french bread

Cajun French Bread

Made with butter, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, French bread, mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican mini quiche

Mexican Mini Quiche

Made with four-cheese Mexican shredded cheese, egg substitute, croutons, salsa, garlic powder, skim milk, dried cilantro, cumin

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for east indian bean dip

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

recipe for soybean granola

Soybean Granola

Made with vanilla extract, oats, wheat germ, walnuts, sunflower seeds, wheat bran, soybeans, coconut, canola oil, honey

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for napa kimchee

Napa Kimchee

Made with kosher salt, red pepper flakes, sugar, napa cabbage, Korean pickling salt, scallions, carrot, ginger, garlic, candied ginger


Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire

Made with fresh chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab-stuffed mushroom caps

Crab-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, mushrooms, butter, onion, celery, garlic, black pepper, seasoned salt, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for jello popcorn balls

Jello Popcorn Balls

Create a fun and flavorsome snack with these jello popcorn balls. This recipe pairs popped popcorn with a gelatin mixture, forming colorful balls that last for days. A cheerful...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for gefilte fish terrine

Gefilte Fish Terrine

Made with black pepper, ground ginger, watercress, onion, whitefish, pike, fresh parsley, eggs, vegetable oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for black bean tortilla spirals

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

recipe for ham canapes

Ham Canapes

Made with rye squares, butter, ham, fresh parsley, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mascarpone, chicken, and artichoke quesadillas

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

recipe for mashed potato stuffed mushrooms

Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with salt, butter, mushrooms, potatoes, whipped cream cheese, shrimp

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for escargots a la bourguignonne (snails in parsley butter)

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


recipe for pate de foie gras a l'ancienne

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

recipe for slow cooker sugared pecans or walnuts

Slow Cooker Sugared Pecans or Walnuts

Made with ground ginger, ground cinnamon, pecans or walnut, butter, powdered sugar, ground allspice, ground cloves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pounded cheese and crackers

Pounded Cheese And Crackers

Made with crackers, black pepper, ground red pepper, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, margarine or butter, Dijon mustard, milk, dried dill weed


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet and hot almonds

Sweet And Hot Almonds

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, whole almonds, sugar, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for horseradish ham spread appetizers on garlic rye

Horseradish Ham Spread Appetizers On Garlic Rye

Made with rye bread, garlic, butter, ham, cream cheese, prepared horseradish, milk, fresh sage

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almonds mocha

Almonds Mocha

Made with almonds, sugar, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, egg white

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for green chili quiche squares

Green Chili Quiche Squares

Made with garlic powder, salt, dry mustard, salad croutons, green chilies, cheddar cheese, eggs, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mango-jicama salsa

Mango-Jicama Salsa

Made with onion, mangoes, jicama, fresh cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for strawberry cream cheese ball

Strawberry Cream Cheese Ball

Made with graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar, confectioners' sugar, fresh strawberries


Time:   2-5 hours


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 pizza pull-aparts

Pizza Pull-Aparts

Made with pizza toppings, refrigerated biscuits, pizza sauce, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for honey glazed pecans

Honey Glazed Pecans

Made with sugar, honey, pecans

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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