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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 beef and cheese pizza fondue

Beef And Cheese Pizza Fondue

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

recipe for tamari almonds

Tamari Almonds

Made with almonds, tamari sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for almond-encrusted crab cakes

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


recipe for mexican oysters

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

recipe for ham canapes

Ham Canapes

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

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for escabeche (pickled vegetables)

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

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 slow cooker fruity spicy meatballs

Slow Cooker Fruity Spicy Meatballs

Made with apple juice, cranberry sauce, frozen Italian meatballs, garlic, chili sauce

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 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 christmas caramel popcorn

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


recipe for hot and spicy artichoke shrimp dip

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

recipe for smoked salmon and chive cheesecake

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

recipe for roasted olives (olive al forno)

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


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 duck terrine

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


recipe for dried beef and cream cheese dip

Dried Beef And Cream Cheese Dip

Made with pecans, green onions, sour cream, cream cheese, dried beef, garlic

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 bacon horseradish stuffed mushrooms

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


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 macedonian feta cheese spread

Macedonian Feta Cheese Spread

Made with lemon, black pepper, feta cheese, olive oil, dried red chili peppers


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ritz cracker spread

Ritz Cracker Spread

Made with Cool Whip, cream cheese, powdered sugar, crushed pineapple


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cajun stuffed mushrooms

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

recipe for dungeness crab and artichoke dip with crostini

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

recipe for corned beef bagel dip

Corned Beef Bagel Dip

Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, deli corned beef, onion, seasoned salt, fresh parsley, prepared horseradish, bagels


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 cafe pasqual's salsa fresca

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

recipe for strawberry supreme cream cheese dip

Strawberry Supreme Cream Cheese Dip

Made with vanilla extract, orange liqueur, sour cream, sugar, strawberries, cream cheese


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for teriyaki date rumaki

Teriyaki Date Rumaki

Made with bacon, teriyaki marinade, dates, water chestnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green olive dip

Green Olive Dip

Made with garlic salt, whipping cream, cream cheese, salad dressing, green olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for veal-stuffed mushrooms

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


recipe for hot spinach and bacon dip

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

recipe for bacon and egg croquettes

Bacon And Egg Croquettes

Made with eggs, butter, flour, milk, chicken broth, pepper, nutmeg, bacon bits, egg, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for layered seafood appetizer

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


recipe for green tomato-jalapeno relish

Green Tomato-Jalapeno Relish

Made with pickling salt, sugar, green tomatoes, onions, fresh jalapenos, cider vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 alichela (anchovy dip)

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


recipe for brie and papaya quesadillas

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

recipe for kraut-stuffed mushroom caps

Kraut-Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with mushrooms, bacon, onion, breadcrumbs, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, butter or olive oil

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fricassee of snails with parsley and roasted garlic cream

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


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 avocado surprise dip

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

recipe for spinach nuggets

Spinach Nuggets

Made with eggs, frozen chopped spinach, onion, butter or margarine, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baked stuffed clams

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

recipe for slow cooker 5-spice pecans

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

recipe for shrimp chips

Shrimp Chips

Made with water, white pepper, shrimp, prawns or lobster, tapioca flour, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for beef crostini with caramelized onion marmalade

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

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 super easy chicken fingers

Super Easy Chicken Fingers

Made with bread crumbs, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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