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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 party-size ham & cheese calzones

Party-Size Ham & Cheese Calzones

Made with refrigerated soft breadstick dough, mozzarella cheese, honey ham, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for avocado salsa dip

Avocado Salsa Dip

Made with salt, garlic, lime juice, avocado, tomatoes, onion, fresh cilantro, Serrano or other hot chili pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled bloomin' onion

Grilled Bloomin' Onion

A low carb, keto friendly version of the famous Bloomin' Onion. It's grilled instead of battered and fried.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for mediterranean flat bread

Mediterranean Flat Bread

Made with roasted red peppers, sliced pitted ripe olives, refrigerated pizza crust dough, garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, feta cheese with sun-dried tomatoes...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for caramel apple popcorn balls

Caramel Apple Popcorn Balls

Made with ground cinnamon, popcorn, apple-cinnamon-flavored cereal rings, dried apples, caramels, water, butter or margarine

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for classic fondue bourguignonne

Classic Fondue Bourguignonne

Made with salt and pepper, dipping sauces, beef filet or boneless sirloin, oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican sushi bites

Mexican Sushi Bites

Made with yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, cream cheese, salsa, chili powder, salt, avocado, lime juice, flour tortillas, baby spinach


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for fiesta snack mix

Fiesta Snack Mix

Made with garlic powder, corn chips, oyster crackers, pretzels, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, multi-grain Cheerios cereal, margarine, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for italian pickled vegetables

Italian Pickled Vegetables

Made with crushed red pepper, salt, whole black peppercorns, cauliflower, green beans, red bell peppers, white vinegar, water, sugar, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for cheese-bacon finger sandwiches

Cheese-Bacon Finger Sandwiches

Made with black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, bread, sharp Cheddar cheese, bacon, onion, almonds, mayonnaise

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked shrimp dip

Baked Shrimp Dip

Made with paprika, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salad shrimp, garlic powder

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oyster rockefeller dip

Oyster Rockefeller Dip

Made with anchovy paste, lemon juice, parsley, frozen chopped spinach, oysters, green onions, celery, margarine, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crispy oven-fried walleye fish cakes with black bean salsa

Crispy Oven-Fried Walleye Fish Cakes With Black Bean Salsa

Made with lemon, salt, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, corn flakes, butter, black beans, corn

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for batter dipped fried clams

Batter Dipped Fried Clams

Made with milk, egg yolk, butter, salt, flour, egg white, shucked clams, cooking oil, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for rose petal sandwiches

Rose Petal Sandwiches

Made with wheat bread, cream cheese or goat cheese, rose petals, salt and pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beef carpaccio with mushroom salad and sunchoke aioli

Beef Carpaccio With Mushroom Salad And Sunchoke Aioli

Made with olive oil, salt, thyme, garlic, red wine vinegar, frisee, sunchokes, butter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for spinach and artichoke dip with bowtie pasta chips

Spinach And Artichoke Dip With Bowtie Pasta Chips

Made with Parmesan cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, frozen chopped spinach, artichoke hearts, Monterey jack cheese, paprika, fresh parsley, bow tie...

Method:   stovetop, oven, deep fryer
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for deep fried shrimp balls

Deep Fried Shrimp Balls

Made with oil, egg white, egg yolk, fresh ginger, salt, water chestnuts, pork fat, raw shrimp, chicken stock, white bread

Method:   oven, deep fryer
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for asparagus, thyme and parmesan puffs

Asparagus, Thyme And Parmesan Puffs

Made with fresh thyme, Gruyere cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, milk, asparagus spears

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cream cheese christmas wreath

Cream Cheese Christmas Wreath

Made with salt, herbed salt substitute, pimentos, bacon, cream cheese, mayonnaise-type salad dressing, green onion, Cheddar cheese, green olives


Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for pickled celery

Pickled Celery

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

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bisquick sausage meatballs

Bisquick Sausage Meatballs

Made with marinara sauce, garlic, baking mix, bell pepper, onion, Italian sausage, Chedarella cheese, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ham sandwich spread

Ham Sandwich Spread

Made with salt and pepper, leftover ham, onion, celery, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for spinach phyllo triangles

Spinach Phyllo Triangles

Made with frozen chopped spinach, butter, phyllo, eggs, onion, cream cheese, black pepper, feta cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for berries and cheese appetizer

Berries and Cheese Appetizer

Made with honey, olive oil, champagne vinegar, fresh red raspberries, fresh blackberries, goat cheese, cream cheese, pine nuts, bread crumbs, sugar

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bread and butter pickles

Bread And Butter Pickles

Made with sugar, alum, mustard seed, celery seed, turmeric, ground cloves, stick cinnamon, black peppercorns, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for radish pickles (overnight chinese daikon)

Radish Pickles (Overnight Chinese Daikon)

Made with sesame oil, daikon, salt, rice vinegar, black pepper


Time:   over 5 hours

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 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 appetizer roll-ups platter with roast beef or ham and turkey

Appetizer Roll-Ups Platter With Roast Beef or Ham And Turkey

Made with fresh cilantro or parsley, banana peppers, garlic, cooked roast beef, cream cheese, carrot, zucchini, dill weed, fully cooked ham


Time:   over 5 hours

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 sun dried tomato pesto torte

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Torte

Made with tomato paste, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for taco dip

Taco Dip

Made with nacho cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning mix, tomato, lettuce, scallions, taco sauce, tortilla chips


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab rangoon

Crab Rangoon

Made with egg roll wrappers, salt, cream cheese, crab meat, garlic powder, onion powder, white wine, sesame oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker salsa

Slow Cooker Salsa

Made with salt, jalapeno peppers, plum tomatoes, garlic, onion, cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ranch deviled eggs

Ranch Deviled Eggs

For those who believe a deviled egg can't be a conversation starter, allow these ranch deviled eggs to pleasantly upend your table talk.


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mussels provencal

Mussels Provencal

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for homemade dill pickles

Homemade Dill Pickles

Made with pickling cucumbers, vinegar, water, salt, jalapeno peppers, dillweed, garlic, green tomatoes, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 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 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 slow cooker goat cheese and black bean dip

Slow Cooker Goat Cheese And Black Bean Dip

Made with onion, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, goat cheese, green onions, fresh cilantro

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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 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 mansion on turtle creek shrimp crostini

Mansion on Turtle Creek Shrimp Crostini

Made with salt, shrimp, olive oil, shallots, garlic, bread crumbs, Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese, capers, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pickled blackberries

Pickled Blackberries

Made with blackberries, sugar, vinegar, ground cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ginger scented bamboo risotto cakes with chili lime sauce

Ginger Scented Bamboo Risotto Cakes with Chili Lime Sauce

Made with chicken stock, coconut milk, scallions, cilantro, peanut oil, lime juice, water, fish sauce, brown sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for gingersnap granola

Gingersnap Granola

Made with salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, oat bran, oats, margarine, honey, light or dark molasses, lemon peel, vanilla extract

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for smoky cheese fondue

Smoky Cheese Fondue

Made with smoked Cheddar cheese, Gruyere cheese, Asiago cheese, flour, dry mustard, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, sourdough bread

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp pate

Shrimp Pate

Made with salt, garlic powder, fresh parsley, shrimp, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, green onions


Time:   2-5 hours





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