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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 dim sum (steamed chinese appetizers)

Dim Sum (Steamed Chinese Appetizers)

Made with eggs, soy sauce, sherry, fresh ginger, white pepper, sesame oil, green onions, corn starch, water chestnuts, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbecued porcupine meatballs

Barbecued Porcupine Meatballs

Classic ground beef and rice porcupine meatballs that are served in a tangy barbecue sauce. Great as an entree or make smaller meatballs for an appetizer version.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 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 fluffy fruit dip

Fluffy Fruit Dip

Made with assorted fruit, marshmallow fluff, cream cheese


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for macaroni grill baked creamy seafood

Macaroni Grill Baked Creamy Seafood

Made with won ton skins, oil, Parmesan cheese, butter, baby scallops, flour, half and half, Asiago cheese, cooked shrimp, chopped clams

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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recipe for queso blanco

Queso Blanco

Made with fresh cilantro, Serrano pepper, cheese, green chilies, half and half, onion, cumin, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for tapas espanolas

Tapas Espanolas

Made with flour, salt, butter, Spanish paprika, water, milk, Serrano ham, piquillo peppers OR roasted red peppers, tetilla cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spicy cheddar cheese straws with sesame seeds

Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws With Sesame Seeds

Made with butter, Cheddar cheese, paprika, whole milk, cayenne pepper, bread crumbs, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for pupusas (el salvador)

Pupusas (El Salvador)

Made with water, flour, salt, ground turkey breast, onion, garlic, green chile, tomato, cumin, white cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 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 rhubarb relish

Rhubarb Relish

Made with black pepper, ground cloves, allspice, rhubarb, onion, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 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 green tomato sweet pickles

Green Tomato Sweet Pickles

Made with allspice, celery seed, green tomatoes, salt, alum, vinegar, water, sugar, mixed spices, cinnamon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for smoked salmon dumplings

Smoked Salmon Dumplings

Made with parsley, black pepper, smoked salmon, potatoes, egg, flour, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for cocktail pizzas

Cocktail Pizzas

Made with green onions, ripe olives, party rye bread, butter or margarine, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for brazilian onion bites

Brazilian Onion Bites

Made with Parmesan cheese, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, white bread

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sweet peanuts

Sweet Peanuts

Made with water, peanuts, cornflour, sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for fried cheesecake

Fried Cheesecake

Made with ground cinnamon, sugar, cheesecake, spring roll wrapper, egg, water, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for spiced pickled cantaloupe

Spiced Pickled Cantaloupe

Made with cinnamon stick, cantaloupe, sugar, vinegar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for blue cheese appetizer tart

Blue Cheese Appetizer Tart

Made with pine nuts, roasted red bell peppers, all-purpose flour, butter, water, cream cheese, blue cheese, whipping cream, egg, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


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 cucumber canapes

Cucumber Canapes

Made with lemon pepper seasoning, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dry ranch dressing, pita bread, cucumber


Time:   1-2 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 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 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 roasted fingerling potatoes

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes

Made with fingerling potatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, dried rosemary, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for avery island hot nuts

Avery Island Hot Nuts

Made with nuts, salt, butter, garlic, hot pepper sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cheesy chili pepper dip

Cheesy Chili Pepper Dip

Made with tortilla chips, poblano chiles, Anaheim chile peppers, onion, vegetable oil, green onion, garlic, evaporated milk, Monterey Jack cheese, white cheddar cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cream cheese salsa dip

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

Made with cayenne pepper, garlic powder, cream cheese, milk, salsa, ground cumin, onion powder


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tuna stuffed mushrooms

Tuna Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with capers, mushrooms, tuna, bread, lemon juice, mayonnaise, parsley, salt and pepper

Method:   microwave
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 baked crab cakes

Baked Crab Cakes

Made with jumbo lump crab meat, lemon juice, olive oil, butter, onion, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, crushed dried tarragon, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 scallop appetizers

Scallop Appetizers

Made with scallops, French salad dressing, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for superbowl mexican layered dip

Superbowl Mexican Layered Dip

Made with monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa, refried beans, green chiles, sour cream, tomatoes, green onions, black olives


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for refried bean spread

Refried Bean Spread

Made with tomato paste, cayenne, canola or vegetable oil, red onion, garlic, scallions, red bell pepper, jalapeno, cumin, oregano

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pinto bean dip

Pinto Bean Dip

Made with red bell pepper, pinto beans, olive oil, lemon, limes, red onion, cilantro, garlic, green bell pepper


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate chip cheesecake dip

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip

Made with cream cheese, whipping cream, vanilla extract, brown sugar, miniature chocolate chips, cinnamon, graham crackers, strawberries


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 creamy cilantro jalapeno dip

Creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Dip

Made with jalapeno, mayonnaise, sour cream, salt, garlic, cilantro


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mexican velveeta cheese dip

Mexican Velveeta Cheese Dip

Made with ground beef, Velveeta cheese, onion, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pepper jelly & cream cheese appetizer

Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese Appetizer

Made with hot pepper jelly, cream cheese, wheat crackers


Time:   under 30 minutes


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 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 white cheese dip at mexican restaurants

White Cheese Dip at Mexican Restaurants

Made with Anaheim chiles, American cheese, green chiles

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for boursin stuffed mushrooms

Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

Made with boursin cheese, mushrooms, butter

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 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 disney sgt. preston's yukon saloon nachos

Disney Sgt. Preston's Yukon Saloon Nachos

Made with scallions, tortilla chips, refired beans, cheese sauce, jalapeno peppers, black olives, onion, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, jack cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes





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