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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 spinach, mushroom, and artichoke heart quesadillas

Spinach, Mushroom, And Artichoke Heart Quesadillas

Made with Cheddar cheese, flour tortillas, oregano & basil or Italian seasoning, fresh spinach, baby bella/crimini mushrooms, artichoke hearts...

Method:   oven, stovetop, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet and hot almonds

Sweet And Hot Almonds

Made with cayenne pepper, salt, whole almonds, sugar, ground cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ranch bacon, lettuce and tomato dip

Ranch Bacon, Lettuce And Tomato Dip

Made with lettuce, sugar, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, tomato, bacon, celery, onion


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for creole-style stuffed mushrooms

Creole-Style Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with turmeric, Creole seasoning, whole wheat bread,, olive oil cooking spray, button mushrooms, olive oil, onions, red bell peppers, chopped frozen spinach

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for black olive dip

Black Olive Dip

Made with curry powder, parsley, longhorn cheese, mayonnaise, black olives, green onions


Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for rainbow vegetable tray

Rainbow Vegetable Tray

Made with vegetable oil, sugar, black pepper, salt, purple onion, green bell pepper, pimiento, baby corn, artichoke hearts, baby whole carrots


Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for aussie sausage rolls

Aussie Sausage Rolls

Made with black pepper, bulk sausage, onion, chives, fresh basil, dried basil, garlic, paprika, salt


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pizza pull-aparts

Pizza Pull-Aparts

Made with pizza toppings, refrigerated biscuits, pizza sauce, Mozzarella cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for blizzard party mix

Blizzard Party Mix

Made with white chocolate chips, rice cereal squares, small pretzel twists, dry roasted peanuts, caramels

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker beef chili con queso dip

Slow Cooker Beef Chili Con Queso Dip

Made with green chiles, ground beef, chili without beans, process cheese product

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for camembert with sherry gastrique

Camembert with Sherry Gastrique

Made with crackers, crostini, or toast points, almonds, sherry vinegar, sugar, salt, Camembert

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet and spicy salsa

Sweet And Spicy Salsa

Made with sugar, vinegar, lime juice, tomatoes, green chiles, green onion, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper, cilantro, salt


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vegetable relish tray with spanish dip

Vegetable Relish Tray With Spanish Dip

Made with mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery seeds, ground cumin, hot sauce, carrot, celery


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for super nacho dip

Super Nacho Dip

Made with onions, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, Cheddar cheese, lettuce


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for lobster deviled eggs

Lobster Deviled Eggs

Made with black pepper, eggs, lobsters, mustard, shallots, mayonnaise, capers, chives, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for butterscotch party mix

Butterscotch Party Mix

Made with caramel candies, crisp rice and corn cereal, miniature pretzels, dry roasted peanuts, butterscotch chips

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asian popcorn

Asian Popcorn

Made with soy sauce, popcorn, chow mein noodles, butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cajun crab dip

Slow Cooker Cajun Crab Dip

Made with pepper and salt, Monterey jack cheese, crabmeat, green onions, red bell pepper, butter, tomatoes, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce, processed cheese

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for boston baked peanuts

Boston Baked Peanuts

Made with salt, Spanish peanuts, sugar, water

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked pecans georgia-style

Baked Pecans Georgia-Style

Made with salt, pecan halves, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for warm mole bean dip

Warm Mole Bean Dip

Made with onion, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cocoa powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, tomato, salsa, fresh cilantro

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab cakes with creole mustard sauce

Crab Cakes With Creole Mustard Sauce

Made with red pepper sauce, salt, black pepper, lump crab meat, bread crumbs, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, jalapeno pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for molten cheese and sausage (queso fundido con chorizo)

Molten Cheese And Sausage (Queso Fundido Con Chorizo)

Picture this: rich, molten cheese mingling with savory chorizo, paired with perfectly crisp tortilla chips. If that doesn't sound like a good time...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for buffalo chicken snackers

Buffalo Chicken Snackers

Made with paprika, garlic powder, chicken breast halves, wooden skewers, margarine, Tabasco sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker cheeseburger bites

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Bites

Made with plum tomatoes, dill pickle chips, ground beef, ketchup, onion, prepared mustard, American cheese, sandwich buns

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for bacon wrapped pork roll-ups

Bacon Wrapped Pork Roll-Ups

Made with Parmesan cheese, ground pork, egg, cornflakes, salt, black pepper, celery salt, onion, bread crumbs, carrots

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for mexican munch mix

Mexican Munch Mix

Made with French fried onion rings, corn, wheat or rice shredded cereal, shoestring potatoes, dry roasted peanuts, toasted pecans, cheese crackers, taco seasoning mix, butter or...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 warm and creamy bacon dip

Warm And Creamy Bacon Dip

Made with green onions, sour cream, bacon bits, sharp Cheddar cheese, cream cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fig and walnut amuse-bouche appetizer

Fig And Walnut Amuse-Bouche Appetizer

Made with walnut halves, figs, prosciutto, Gorgonzola cheese


Time:   under 30 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 provolone and pesto layered cheese torte

Provolone And Pesto Layered Cheese Torte

Made with baguettes or crackers, pine nuts, provolone cheese, cream cheese, butter, garlic, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes


Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for savory gruyere crabmeat palmiers

Savory Gruyere Crabmeat Palmiers

Made with frozen puff pastry, Gruyere cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, crab meat, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker italian cheese dip

Slow Cooker Italian Cheese Dip

Made with dried basil, ground anise, garlic powder, hot or sweet Italian sausage, process cheese product, chunky salsa, ground fennel

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for best football dip ever

Best Football Dip Ever

Made with processed cheese, ground beef, cream cheese, salsa

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for italian-herb party mix

Italian-Herb Party Mix

Made with nuts, butter, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dried Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for potstickers with dipping sauce and homemade gyoza wrappers

Potstickers With Dipping Sauce And Homemade Gyoza Wrappers

Made with all-purpose flour, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, green onions, water, hoisin sauce, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for delicious cold seafood cocktail (pareve)

Delicious Cold Seafood Cocktail (Pareve)

Made with white horseradish, ketchup, cod, scrod, or halibut fillet, onion, water, lettuce, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for praline popcorn crunch

Praline Popcorn Crunch

Made with pecan, vanilla extract, popcorn, brown sugar, butter, honey, baking soda

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 asparagus rolls

Asparagus Rolls

Made with garlic powder, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, asparagus spears, sandwich bread, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for sweet peanuts

Sweet Peanuts

Made with water, peanuts, cornflour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for dried or chipped beef rolls appetizers

Dried or Chipped Beef Rolls Appetizers

Made with chipped beef, Roquefort cheese, white wine, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for teriyaki venison appetizer

Teriyaki Venison Appetizer

Made with party bread, venison, consomme or beef broth, teriyaki sauce, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for salsa yucateca de habaneros

Salsa Yucateca De Habaneros

Made with radishes, habanero peppers, limes, purple onion, purple cabbage


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for polynesian scallops

Polynesian Scallops

Made with soy sauce, corn oil, ginger, sugar, pineapple juice, garlic, pineapple chunks, green bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 3 cup dip

3 Cup Dip

Made with onion, mayonnaise, Swiss or Colby cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for mock chicken legs (pinto beans)

Mock Chicken Legs (Pinto Beans)

Made with margarine, black pepper, garlic, egg substitute, salt, celery salt, beans, bean juice, bread crumbs, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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 asparagus and cheese canape

Asparagus And Cheese Canape

Made with butter, white bread, blue cheese, cream cheese, egg, asparagus

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours





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