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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 bacon-wrapped chicken lollipops

Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Lollipops

Made with chicken drumettes, bacon, Old Bay seasoning

Method:   smoker
Time:   1-2 hours

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 bacon olive spread

Bacon Olive Spread

Made with green olives , cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onions, bacon bits


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for corned beef hash nachos

Corned Beef Hash Nachos

Made with sour cream, olives, black beans, corned beef hash, nacho chips, cheddar cheese, tomato, yellow onion, salsa, pickled jalapenos

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pickled celery

Pickled Celery

Made with turmeric, dry mustard, salt, sugar, water, cider vinegar, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for three cheese artichoke dip with pita dippers

Three Cheese Artichoke Dip With Pita Dippers

Made with pita bread, cream cheese, Mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, marinated artichoke hearts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bacon and tomato wafers

Bacon And Tomato Wafers

Made with salt, dill seed, bacon, flour, butter, Parmesan cheese, tomato paste

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 2 hours

recipe for coffee candied nuts

Coffee Candied Nuts

Made with sugar, corn syrup, coffee, nuts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mushroom and stilton mousse

Mushroom and Stilton Mousse

Made with mushrooms, egg whites, salt and freshly ground black pepper, button mushrooms, Stilton cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, unflavored...


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mushroom cream cheese tarts

Mushroom Cream Cheese Tarts

Made with butter, onion, frozen phyllo dough shells, mushrooms, black pepper, salt, cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for creamy dijon and crab stuffed mushrooms

Creamy Dijon And Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, butter, onion, cream cheese, Dijon mustard, crab meat, water chestnuts, pimento

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chopped cucumber pickle

Chopped Cucumber Pickle

Made with sugar, vinegar, celery seed, cucumbers, salt, sweet onions, green bell peppers, mustard seed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy italian dressing marinated antipasto

Easy Italian Dressing Marinated Antipasto

Made with lettuce, Monterey jack cheese, Italian salad dressing, artichoke hearts, pepperoni slices, cherry tomato, ripe olives, pepperoncini peppers


Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 habanero hummus

Habanero Hummus

Made with habanero powder, red bell pepper, garlic, tahini, roasted garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon wrapped artichokes

Bacon Wrapped Artichokes

Made with half and half or cream, artichoke bottoms, bacon, Dijon mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for scallop appetizers

Scallop Appetizers

Made with scallops, French salad dressing, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for hot pizza dip

Hot Pizza Dip

Made with red bell pepper, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Mozzarella cheese, Cheddar cheese, pizza sauce, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hot bacon spread'n dip for 50

Hot Bacon Spread'n Dip for 50

Made with horseradish, cream cheese, milk, onion, bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cheese-stuffed mushrooms

Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with olive oil, oregano, black pepper, mushrooms, Romano cheese, dry bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baby potatoes with saffron mayonnaise

Baby Potatoes with Saffron Mayonnaise

Made with fresh Italian parsley, salt and pepper, mayonnaise, red or white potatoes, parsley, garlic, saffron, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tangy cornbread appetizers

Tangy Cornbread Appetizers

Made with sour cream, dried parsley, cornbread muffin mix, egg, milk, bacon bits, Dijon or spicy mustard

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bbq pork sausage balls with dip and sauce

BBQ Pork Sausage Balls with Dip and Sauce

Made with egg, cracker crumbs, sage, sour cream, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, salt, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for oysters with classic mignonette sauce

Oysters with Classic Mignonette Sauce

Made with salt, white pepper, oysters on the half shell, white wine, sherry vinegar, shallot

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for zucchini swedish meatballs

Zucchini Swedish Meatballs

Made with cream of mushroom soup, zucchini, onion, canned mushrooms, eggs, seasoned salt, ground beef

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


recipe for low-fat chocolate popcorn

Low-Fat Chocolate Popcorn

Made with cinnamon, popcorn, non-stick cooking spray, powdered cocoa mix


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fried plantains with guacamole

Fried Plantains with Guacamole

Made with ground cinnamon, plantains, oil, avocados, onion, tomatoes, lemon, salt, garlic, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bean & cheese dip for 60

Bean & Cheese Dip for 60

Made with tortilla chips, cheese sauce, refried beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for la quinta spinach rockefeller

La Quinta Spinach Rockefeller

Made with oysters, spinach, garlic, olive oil, anise-flavored liqueur, salt and freshly ground black pepper, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for almond bark white trash

Almond Bark White Trash

Made with almond bark, pretzels, Rice Chex, wheat Chex, corn Chex cereal, cheerios, peanuts, mixed nuts, raisins

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for warm cheese dip with salsa verde

Warm Cheese Dip With Salsa Verde

Made with red pepper, celery, carrot, bread sticks, tortilla chips, green salsa, cream cheese, fresh cilantro

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for texas hot peanuts

Texas Hot Peanuts

Made with onion powder, red pepper, shelled raw peanuts, peanut oil, chili powder, paprika, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for neapolitan bruschetta

Neapolitan Bruschetta

Made with anchovy fillets, oregano, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, salt, Italian bread, black pepper, garlic


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot and spicy carrots

Hot And Spicy Carrots

Made with salt, sugar, white vinegar, hot peppers, garlic, rosemary, carrots, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for carrot and habanero salsa

Carrot And Habanero Salsa

Made with salt, lime juice, habanero chili pepper, garlic, scallions, carrot, tomato, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for olive and tomato dip

Olive And Tomato Dip

Made with salt, brown sugar, capers, olives, tomato, jalapeno, white onion, fresh cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 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 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 fabulous party franks

Fabulous Party Franks

Made with hot dogs, egg, water, frozen puff pastry sheet

Method:   oven
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 fiesta cheesecake

Fiesta Cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, green chiles, sour cream, ground red pepper, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, tomato

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


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 salsa negra

Salsa Negra

Made with salt, dried chipotle mora chilies, vegetable oil, garlic, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for roasted figs in prosciutto

Roasted Figs In Prosciutto

Made with fresh brown figs, Italian prosciutto, balsamic vinegar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 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 proscuitto and goat cheese tea sandwiches

Proscuitto and Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches

Made with white sandwich bread, goat cheese, cream, proscuitto


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tiny potato appetizers

Tiny Potato Appetizers

Made with watercress or parsley, potatoes, black pepper, sour cream, black olives, chives or green onion tops

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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