Made with flour, salt, chiles, oil, garlic
Method: 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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Salsa de Chile Colorado
Chopped Cucumber Pickle
Made with sugar, vinegar, celery seed, cucumbers, salt, sweet onions, green bell peppers, mustard seed
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Tomato Basil and Brie Spread
Made with black pepper, salt, olive oil, tomatoes, Brie cheese, fresh basil, garlic
Time: 2-5 hours
Cheese and Bacon Triangles
Made with salsa and sour cream, bacon bits, American cheese, flour tortillas
Time: under 30 minutes
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Corn Dip
Made with salt and pepper, Mexican-style corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican cheese, green chiles, jalapeno
Time: over 5 hours
Yogurt Salsa
Made with black pepper, plum tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro, salt
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers
Made with bacon, Cheddar cheese, jalapeno peppers
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Garlicky Shrimp Tapas
Made with fresh parsley, large shrimp, olive oil, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sugared Almonds
Made with egg whites, almonds, confectioners' sugar
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Glazed Walnuts
Made with vanilla extract, walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, water, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chili Roasted Peanuts
Made with raw peanuts, peanut oil, crushed chiles, cumin, turmeric, sugar
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Habanero Hummus
Made with habanero powder, red bell pepper, garlic, tahini, roasted garlic, salt, cumin, lemon juice, olive oil
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Sweet Cream Cheese Apple Dip
Made with vanilla extract, cream cheese, brown sugar, nuts
Time: under 30 minutes
Banana Dip
Made with fruit, bananas, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, quick oatmeal
Time: under 30 minutes
Taffy Apple Dip
Made with peanuts, vanilla extract, cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar
Time: 2-5 hours
Oyster Pate
Made with salt, water, oysters, garlic powder, hot sauce, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
Asian Guacamole
Made with sugar, cider vinegar, seasoned rice vinegar, potsticker skins, sesame seeds, avocado, pickled ginger
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Green Chile Guacamole
Made with tortilla chips, salt, garlic, avocados, green chiles, green onions, olive oil, lime juice
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Ajvar
Made with parsley, oil, lemon, eggplants, red or green bell peppers, salt, black pepper, garlic
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Amish Dip
Made with black pepper, lemon juice, cream cheese, mayonnaise, tuna, ripe olives, walnuts or almonds
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Horseradish Dip
Made with onions, bacon, horseradish, sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley
Time: 1-2 hours
Cream Cheese Pretzel Dip
Made with garlic powder, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Cheese & Paprika Dip
Made with paprika, cream cheese, margarine, parsley, chives, milk
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
Salmon Mousse
Made with cucumber, onion, salmon, ripe olives, mayonnaise, salt, white pepper, dried parsley, fresh parsley
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Wasabi Dill Dip
Made with fresh dill, wasabi horseradish mayonnaise, plain nonfat yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, green onion
Time: 30-60 minutes
Elegant Wrapped Shrimp
Made with corn oil, water, wasabi powder, shrimp, potato, garlic, spinach, soy sauce, brown sugar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Beef Stuffed Mushrooms
Made with white wine, ground beef, prepared horseradish, chives, garlic, black pepper, mushrooms
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Nacho Chips
Made with salsa, cheese, onions, ground beef, peppers, guacamole, beans, sour cream, green or black olives
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Blue Moon Cheese Sandwiches
Made with Worcestershire sauce, chopped pecans, sharp Cheddar cheese, chili sauce, mayonnaise, stuffed olives
Time: 30-60 minutes
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
Make your mornings a little less hectic with these overnight breakfast recipes. Prep the night before and enjoy a warm, comforting meal in the morning.





































































