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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 salsa de chile colorado

Salsa de Chile Colorado

Made with flour, salt, chiles, oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
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 tomato basil and brie spread

Tomato Basil and Brie Spread

Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for cheese and bacon triangles

Cheese and Bacon Triangles

Made with salsa and sour cream, bacon bits, American cheese, flour tortillas


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

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recipe for corn dip

Corn Dip

Made with salt and pepper, Mexican-style corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green chiles, jalapeno


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for yogurt salsa

Yogurt Salsa

Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for easy bacon cheddar jalapeno poppers

Easy Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers

Made with bacon, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno peppers

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for garlicky shrimp tapas

Garlicky Shrimp Tapas

Made with fresh parsley, large shrimp, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garlic almonds

Garlic Almonds

Made with garlic, almonds, olive oil

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sugared almonds

Sugared Almonds

Made with egg whites, almonds, confectioners' sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for glazed walnuts

Glazed Walnuts

Made with vanilla extract, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, water, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
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 dill pickle relish

Dill Pickle Relish

Made with pickling salt, mixed pickling spice, pickling cucumbers, onions, cabbage, garlic, apple cider or apple cider vinegar, sugar, fresh dill weed

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for amish peanut butter spread

Amish Peanut Butter Spread

Perfect for sandwiches or as an indulgent dip, this Amish-style spread combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and marshmallow creme with a hint of sweetness from light...


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 summer strawberry-peach salsa

Summer Strawberry-Peach Salsa

Made with green bell pepper, onion, raisins, parsley, wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dry mustard, salt, thyme


Time:   over 2 hours


recipe for crisfield crab balls

Crisfield Crab Balls

Made with hot pepper sauce, Old Bay seasoning, crab meat, egg, self-rising flour, prepared mustard, mayonnaise

Method:   deep fryer
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hot crab canapes

Hot Crab Canapes

Made with crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, cream, onion, chives, garlic, salt, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet cream cheese apple dip

Sweet Cream Cheese Apple Dip

Made with vanilla extract, cream cheese, brown sugar, nuts


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for banana dip

Banana Dip

Made with fruit, bananas, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, quick oatmeal


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for taffy apple dip

Taffy Apple Dip

Made with peanuts, vanilla extract, cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for oyster pate

Oyster Pate

Made with salt, water, oysters, garlic powder, hot sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for catfish and crawfish mold

Catfish and Crawfish Mold

Made with Worcestershire sauce, parsley, cream cheese, white wine, salt, lemon juice, catfish meat, hot sauce, crawfish meat


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy and delicious bean dip

Easy and Delicious Bean Dip

Made with picante sauce, ranch-style beans


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for texas bean dip

Texas Bean Dip

Made with garlic, canola oil, onion, tomato, picante sauce, cumin, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for asian guacamole

Asian Guacamole

Made with sugar, cider vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar, potsticker skins, sesame seeds, avocado, pickled ginger

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green chile guacamole

Green Chile Guacamole

Made with tortilla chips, salt, garlic, avocados, green chiles, green onions, olive oil, lime juice


Time:   1-2 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 ajvar

Ajvar

Made with parsley, oil, lemon, eggplants, red or green bell peppers, salt, black pepper, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for amish dip

Amish Dip

Made with black pepper, lemon juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, tuna, ripe olives, walnuts or almonds


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bacon horseradish dip

Bacon Horseradish Dip

Made with onions, bacon, horseradish, sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for cream cheese pretzel dip

Cream Cheese Pretzel Dip

Made with garlic powder, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamy pepperoni dip

Creamy Pepperoni Dip

Made with mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, green bell pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, oregano, garlic powder, pepperoni, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cheese & paprika dip

Cheese & Paprika Dip

Made with paprika, cream cheese, margarine, parsley, chives, milk


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for boursin cheese spread

Boursin Cheese Spread

Made with black pepper, garlic powder, dried marjoram, dried dill, whipped butter, cream cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for molded cheese spread

Molded Cheese Spread

Made with cream cheese, hot pepper sauce, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, walnuts or pecans, green bell pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, prepared mustard


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for passover gefilte fish mousse

Passover Gefilte Fish Mousse

Made with eggs, salt and pepper, gefilte fish, walnuts, cream or milk, matzoh meal, butter or margarine, lemon juice

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for salmon mousse

Salmon Mousse

Made with cucumber, onion, salmon, ripe olives, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dried parsley, fresh parsley


Time:   2-5 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 wasabi dill dip

Wasabi Dill Dip

Made with fresh dill, wasabi horseradish mayonnaise, plain nonfat yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, green onion


Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for elegant wrapped shrimp

Elegant Wrapped Shrimp

Made with corn oil, water, wasabi powder, shrimp, potato, garlic, spinach, soy sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for beef stuffed mushrooms

Beef Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms

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 shrimp stuffed mushroom caps

Shrimp Stuffed Mushroom Caps

Made with salt and pepper, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, large mushrooms, bread crumbs, shrimp, green onions, celery, pimentos

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for mexican snack squares

Mexican Snack Squares

Made with salsa, black olives, refrigerated crescent rolls, refried beans, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, cheddar cheese, green onions, green bell pepper, tomatoes

Method:   oven
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 mongolian meatballs

Mongolian Meatballs

Made with oat bran, water chestnuts, egg whites, egg, green onions, garlic, ground ginger, soy sauce

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

recipe for havarti and tomato cheesecake

Havarti and Tomato Cheesecake

Made with oil from sun-dried tomatoes, buttery crackers, butter, cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, eggs, Havarti cheese, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for blue moon cheese sandwiches

Blue Moon Cheese Sandwiches

Made with Worcestershire sauce, chopped pecans, sharp Cheddar cheese, chili sauce, mayonnaise, stuffed olives


Time:   30-60 minutes





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